The number of properties sold in Geneva in the third quarter of this year showed a sharp drop, according to the Cantonal Statistics Office.
Just under 500 changed hands, compared to more than 700 during the same period last year.
Officials don’t have an explanation for the slump, and prices remain robust. The price of a single-family home rose 1.5%.
The office says it can’t draw a conclusion after just one set of figures.
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Large anti-war march through Geneva
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Ritalin use soars
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Bern drags its feet on carpool lane
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Picture of stolen bike leads to further investigation
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Road vote splits politicians
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