Homeowners Association Zurich

What Homeowners Association Zurich does

Homeowners Association Zurich (legal name: Hauseigentümerverband Zürich / HEV Zürich) is a private membership association founded in 1886 and headquartered at Albisstrasse 28, Zürich-Wollishofen, Switzerland. It serves homeowners and property owners across the Canton of Zürich and is positioned in its own materials as the leading competence center for real estate services in the Zurich economic area. The organization operates with 51-100 employees under Director Albert Leiser.

HEV Zürich's service portfolio spans the full property lifecycle: planning and construction management (Planen und Bauen), property valuation (Bewerten), brokerage and sales (Verkaufen), full-service property administration (Bewirtschaften/Verwalten), and legal advisory plus litigation support (Rechtsberatung). It also runs a handyman sub-brand (hausWert) for tasks that do not require expensive specialists, and maintains a curated Handwerker- und Dienstleisterverzeichnis (craftsman and service-provider directory).

Revenue is generated across four streams: membership dues from homeowners in the canton, fees for the six professional service lines above, paid seminars and a flagship 2-day professional property-management intensive held at Belvoirpark Hotelfachschule Zürich, and sales through the HEV Zürich online shop (shop.hev-zuerich.ch). The shop combines physical books, standardized PDF legal templates (eFormulare including mandatory cantonal rent-notification forms effective October 2025), printed forms and physical items (heating cost sets, mailbox stickers), and publications covering tenancy law, neighbor law, condominiums (Stockwerkeigentum), mortgages, pensions, inheritance, and energy-efficient renovation. Marketing and member engagement run through the HEV Zürich website, the Zürcher Hauseigentümer magazine, email newsletters, and active channels on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. The organization also engages in regulatory advocacy on homeowner policy issues including the Eigenmietwert imputed rental value tax and the City of Zürich Bau- und Zonenordnung.

Name

Homeowners Association Zurich

Legal name

Hauseigentümerverband Zürich

Website

https://hev-zuerich.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Homeowners Association Zurich (HEV Zürich) is a private 1886-founded Canton of Zürich association providing property owners with planning/construction, valuation, sales, management, legal advisory, handyman (hausWert), and education services, plus a publications and standardized legal-form shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Services

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate & Construction Law (BPAHAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Real Estate Buyer Representation (FSAEAJAG)

Keywords

• Homeowners association services
• Property management services
• Real estate legal advisory
• Property valuation services
• Homeowner education seminars

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HEV Zürich is a private homeowners association that provides end-to-end real estate services for property owners in the Canton of Zürich, including construction project management, property valuation, real estate sales, property management/administration, and legal advisory. The organization also sells publications, standardized legal forms, and contract templates through its online shop, and offers professional seminars and training courses covering tenancy law, condominium ownership, inheritance planning, and property maintenance.

Product overview

HEV Zürich operates as a comprehensive real estate services center offering both professional services and a product shop. The professional services include planning and construction management, property valuation, real estate sales, property management/administration, legal advisory, and a handyman service (hausWert). The shop provides a portfolio of downloadable PDF forms (eFormulare), books and brochures covering tenancy law, property ownership, taxes, construction, and related topics, seminars and training courses, and miscellaneous items. The eFormular product line consists of standardized Swiss rental contracts, general conditions, and official cantonal forms. The book/brochure portfolio covers topics including tenancy law, neighbor law, property ownership (Stockwerkeigentum), taxes, mortgages, pensions, inheritance planning, and property maintenance. The seminar offerings include intensive 2-day courses and half-day seminars on topics such as property management, heating/utility billing, apartment inspections, renovation of rental properties, and property inheritance. The product portfolio also includes physical forms such as heating cost billing sets, mailbox stickers, and directories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• hausWert: A service offering help for tasks where expensive specialists are not worthwhile
• Zürcher Hauseigentümer
• HEV Zürich Shop

Products and services

• Planen und Bauen (Planning and Construction Service) Construction project management service covering the full construction process from groundbreaking to final acceptance inspection for property owners in the Zurich region.
• Bewerten (Property Valuation Service) Property valuation service providing current market data and informed assessments for property owners in the greater Zurich area.
• Verkaufen (Real Estate Sales Service) Real estate sales service providing dedicated sales support for property owners seeking to sell in the greater Zurich area.
• Bewirtschaften/Verwalten (Property Management Service) Property management service providing complete relief from administrative tasks for property owners in the Zurich area.
• Rechtsberatung (Legal Advisory Service) Legal advisory service providing extensive legal experience and knowledge in Swiss property law for homeowners.
• hausWert (Handyman Service) Handyman service helping homeowners with small tasks where hiring expensive specialists would not be cost-effective.
• Die professionelle Verwaltung einer Liegenschaft (2-day Property Management Seminar) Two-day intensive seminar covering comprehensive knowledge for successful property management from rental contracts and utility billing to renovations and dunning procedures.
• Die korrekte Heiz- und Nebenkostenabrechnung (Seminar) Seminar teaching property owners how to correctly distribute, settle, and communicate heating and utility costs legally and transparently.
• Wie funktioniert Stockwerkeigentum? (Seminar) Seminar explaining how shared condominium ownership works, including rights and obligations of condominium owners and managers.
• Erbschaftsregelung für Hauseigentümer (Seminar) Seminar teaching property owners how to inherit property legally and tax-efficiently.
• Sanierung einer vermieteten Liegenschaft (Seminar) Seminar covering how to plan construction measures legally, manage rental relationships correctly, and communicate with tenants during renovations.
• Die Wohnungsabnahme (Seminar) Seminar teaching property owners and managers of small and medium properties how to conduct legally secure and efficient apartment handovers.
• Ausflug Bundeshaus (Parliament Excursion) Members-only parliament excursion to Bern with former National Council member Hans Egloff and National Council member Gregor Rutz.
• Mietrecht heute (Tenancy Law Guide) 7th edition guide providing an introduction to current Swiss tenancy law, covering rental contracts, landlord and tenant obligations, subletting, termination, and return of rental property.
• Nachbarrecht (Neighborhood Law Guide) 3rd revised and expanded edition providing an overview of private neighbor law and solution approaches for specific problems, focusing on key neighbor law provisions in Swiss Civil Code.
• Handbuch Liegenschaftenverwaltung auf USB-Stick (Property Management Handbook on USB) 3rd revised edition 2024 providing comprehensive overview of property management covering administrative takeover, rental, contracts, rent, utilities, maintenance, defects, termination, janitorial services, insurance, taxes, accounting, and collection.
• Wohngebäude energieeffizient sanieren (Energy-Efficient Renovation Guide) 1st edition January 2026 guide offering practical knowledge for planning and implementing energy-efficient building renovations.
• Mietvertrag für Wohnräume and Allgemeine Bedingungen (Residential Rental Contract PDF Forms) Standardized Swiss residential rental contracts and general conditions available as PDF downloads through HEV Zürich's eFormulare shop.
• Mietvertrag für Geschäftsräume (Commercial Rental Contract PDF) Standardized commercial space rental contract and general conditions available as PDF downloads through HEV Zürich's eFormulare shop.
• Handwerker- und Dienstleisterverzeichnis (Tradesmen and Service Providers Directory) 2025/26 directory for finding vetted craftsmen and service specialists, searchable by industry or name, available through HEV Zürich's shop.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hauseigentümerverband Schweiz (HEV Schweiz): The national Swiss homeowners association and umbrella body for cantonal HEV organizations including HEV Zürich. Directly comparable as a membership-based advocacy and service provider serving Swiss property owners with legal advice, publications, and policy influence.
• Livit AG: Major Swiss property management company offering Bewirtschaftung, brokerage, and consulting services across Switzerland. Comparable to HEV Zürich on the property management and real estate advisory dimensions, particularly for residential portfolios.
• Privera AG: Swiss real estate service company specializing in property management, brokerage, and valuation. Operates as a competitor to HEV Zürich's Bewirtschaften and Bewerten services in the broader Swiss market.
• Wincasa: One of Switzerland's largest property management firms, providing Bewirtschaftung, valuation, and real estate services nationally. Directly comparable to HEV Zürich's Bewirtschaften/Verwalten and Bewerten service lines, with overlap in serving institutional and private owners.

Regional players

• HEV Basel-Stadt: The Basel homeowners association providing legal advisory, publications, and property services to members in Canton Basel-Stadt. Mirrors HEV Zürich's service model in a different regional market.
• HEV Bern: The cantonal homeowners association for Bern, operating under the same HEV brand structure as HEV Zürich. Closely comparable as a regional membership organization providing legal advice, publications, and property services, but serving a different Swiss canton.

Broad incumbents

• Swiss Life AG: Swiss financial and insurance provider with significant real estate, mortgage, and property advisory operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering real estate advisory and property-related financial services to Swiss homeowners, though from a much larger financial-services platform.
• Helvetia Versicherungen: Major Swiss insurance group offering property insurance alongside adjacent real estate services. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping homeowner-services capabilities but operating across a much wider portfolio than HEV Zürich's specialized niche.

Emerging players

• Pom+ Consulting AG: Swiss real estate consultancy providing property management, valuation, and advisory services. Comparable to HEV Zürich on the advisory and management dimensions but operating more as a commercial consultancy than a membership association.

Others

• Schweizerischer Mieterinnen- und Mieterverband (MV): The Swiss Tenants' Association, the natural counterpart to HEV Zürich. Comparable as a national membership-based organization providing legal advice, publications, and policy advocacy on residential property issues, but representing tenants rather than owners.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7gbM1V02oFeG5n4uOg-85A
• Facebookfacebook.com/hev.zuerich
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hev-zuerich
• Instagraminstagram.com/hevzuerich
• TikToktiktok.com/@hevzuerich
• Xx.com/hevzuerich

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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