VIA Basel: 17 000 m² successfully let – and a major boost for the regional office market

Long-term solution for a central Basel office building 

Despite a sharp rise in office vacancy rates in Basel, Livit has successfully let around 17 000 m² at VIA to the Basel-Stadt Finance Department. The building is now almost fully occupied and will have a stable, future-oriented use. 

February 2026

Located at Viaduktstrasse 33 in the heart of Basel, the VIA office building has been empty since 2023. The property needed to be given a long-term, suitable use – in a challenging market environment: between 2020 and 2024, office vacancy rates in Basel more than doubled.

Despite these initial challenges, Livit achieved a major rental success: around 17 000 m² of office space has been let to the Basel-Stadt Finance Department. The building is now about 90% occupied and will have a stable, future-oriented use.

Individual strategy and clear positioning

The VIA rental was a major strategic project. To attract a suitable tenant, Livit developed a targeted marketing strategy, repositioned the property in the Basel office market and approached potential users in a structured, needs-based manner.

A key success factor was the combination of in-depth market knowledge, a solution-oriented approach and close coordination with the owners, as well as their asset managers and advisors – an approach that has already proven its worth in other marketing projects.

Professional marketing from A to Z

The rental process was handled in a holistic manner in close coordination with the owners, their asset managers and other specialist advisors – from market analysis and initial contact with potential tenants, to complex negotiations.

The owner's interests were professionally represented throughout the entire process.

A milestone for the Basel office market

The signing of the lease agreement marks a significant milestone – for the property, as well as for the Basel location. The long-term lease will breathe new life into a large, centrally located building, sending a positive signal to a market that has been under considerable pressure in recent years.

Comprehensive support until occupancy in 2028

Livit will remain a central partner even after the lease is signed: during the planning and development phase until the scheduled occupancy in autumn 2028, our team will provide close support to both the property owner and the new tenants, ensuring a smooth transition.