Land Management and Property Rights

This lecture covers the legal restrictions on property rights in Switzerland, focusing on federal laws related to land use and property ownership. It explains the concept of expropriation, detailing the process, conditions, and compensation involved. Additionally, it discusses the different categories of property owners, including individuals, private entities like developers and institutional investors, and industrial entities. The lecture also delves into the role of public entities as property owners and the implications of their land ownership. Furthermore, it explores the various stakeholders involved in land management, such as owners, developers, and public authorities, and their different roles and relationships. The lecture concludes by examining the importance of land policies in regulating land markets and guiding territorial development.