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Renan (BE)

Canton of Bern 935 residents FSO no. 441

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ImmoCensio score

29/ 100
Well below average
Rank
2022 of 2'115
Mean canton Bern
42
Swiss mean
50

50 is the Swiss average. Values above 75 are rare: no municipality is strong in all seven dimensions.

Profile in seven dimensions

  • Building Quality New construction rate, renewable energy, construction year · 16% 60
  • Infrastructure Municipality size and multi-family share · 13% 47
  • Transport & Accessibility Travel time & accessibility (car + public transport) · 15% 40
  • Future / Construction Activity Active building projects per capita · 13% 27
  • Population Dynamics 5-year residential population growth · 13% 17
  • Demand (VR) Low vacancy rate = high demand · 16% 10
  • Tax Attractiveness Total tax burden of the municipality (FTA) · 14% 1

Tick = mean of canton Bern · weighting in brackets · How we calculate

Location and neighbouring municipalities, coloured by overall score.

Assessment

Renan (BE) in Canton BE achieves an ImmoCensio overall score of 29/100 and thus ranks below the Swiss average (21 points below the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 2022 of 2'115 analysed Swiss municipalities.

The greatest strength is in Building Quality (Score 60), while Tax Attractiveness (Score 1) shows the weakest profile. Population is growing moderately (0.1% over 5 years). The vacancy rate of 2.55% suggests oversupply.

Renan is a very weak investment municipality in Canton BE with a score of 29/100, significantly below the cantonal average (42). The combination of catastrophic tax burden (1/100), extreme population decline, and very low demand makes the municipality unattractive for investors.

Strengths

Buildings quality at 60/100 is above average, new construction share of 16.4% shows at least partial modernization. Renewable energy at 65.6% is exemplary and reduces maintenance costs long-term.

Weaknesses

Tax rate of 1/100 is an alarm signal – the municipality is financially stretched. Demand (10/100) and Population (17/100) are catastrophic: only 935 residents, population growth virtually zero, vacancy rate of 2.55% signals massive oversupply. Price pressure of only 14/100 indicates stagnation.

Investment Perspective

Absolute high-risk investment: insufficient population, no demand, no price stability. The 65-minute travel time to Bern and poor public transport accessibility (94 min., index 351) make the municipality unattractive even as a commuter residence. No return perspective discernible.

Stay away – Renan is structurally overburdened and economically at an end. Relevant only for owner-occupants with strong local ties, not for capital investment.

Generated automatically from the data (Claude). Not investment advice.

Strengths

  • Building Quality60
  • Infrastructure47

Weaknesses

  • Demand (VR)10
  • Tax Attractiveness1

Outlook

Trend↓ Declining
1-Year Forecast25-4 pts.
3-Year Forecast22-7 pts.
Reliabilityhigh
Drivers: +0.5 Slight growth+1 High new construction rate-1 Elevated vacancy rate+0.5 High renewable energy share+0.5 Moderate construction activity-1.5 Trend deceleration

AI-generated · Not investment advice · Data may contain errors AI forecast based on 7 months of history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the ImmoCensio Score mean for Renan (BE)?

The score of 29/100 combines 7 dimensions: building quality, tax burden, demand, population dynamics, infrastructure, future and transport.Renan (BE) therefore ranks 2022 out of 2'115 Swiss municipalities.

How does Renan (BE) compare to Canton BE?

Renan (BE) achieves a score of 29, the cantonal average is 42.. The municipality thus performs weaker than the cantonal average.

Is Renan (BE) a good location for real estate investment?

The ImmoCensio Score is a data-based indicator, not an investment recommendation. Renan (BE) shows strengths in Building Quality (Score 60). Investment decisions should always be made with professional advice.

What is the vacancy rate in Renan (BE)?

The current vacancy rate is 2.55%.

Data sources: FSO STAT-TAB/stats.swiss (population, vacant dwellings), GWR (buildings), FTA/ESTV (taxes, partly cantonal level), SNB (interest rates), ARE/GeoAdmin (accessibility), IAZI/Wüest benchmarks (purchase prices, cantonal). Data as of: 01.11.2026. Percentile ranking across 2'115 municipalities.