# Zurich office lease exit and renewal

> Plan Zurich renewals 18–24 months ahead, with a real shortlist of alternatives in hand — that's the only way to extract concession value from the incumbent landlord.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
**License:** CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).

## TL;DR
- Start renewals 18–24 months out, not 6.
- A real shortlist of alternatives is the only credible negotiating leverage.
- Subletting / surrender is a real option in trending-soft markets.
- Restoration / dilapidations costs are often underestimated — budget early.

## Key facts
- **city**: Zurich
- **country**: Switzerland
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: CHF 95/sqft/yr · ≈ $105 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $105/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 3.8%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 7
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 6
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 3.2%

## FAQ
### When should I start a Zurich renewal negotiation?
18–24 months before lease expiry. Earlier on multi-floor or multi-building portfolios.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/zurich/exit-and-renewal), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.