About us

ibs Swiss Real Estate was founded in 2000 by Markus and Richard Futterknecht with the goal of realizing real estate projects and providing clients with interdisciplinary advice. The company is currently managed by Markus Futterknecht and Gabor Magyarovits.

In our daily operations, we prioritize discretion, experience, and expertise. We combine these values with entrepreneurial thinking and efficiency to benefit our clients. We understand our capabilities and strengths. Our small team ensures discretion, clearly defined competencies, and streamlined communication channels—efficient structures that directly serve our clients’ needs. Depending on the project’s requirements and scale, we engage experts from our network.

Markus Futterknecht

Head Consulting

Markus Futterknecht

Dipl. Arch. ETH/SIA

My strengths include analytical and strategic thinking, as well as the development of clearly structured plans. I approach problems with an entrepreneurial and solution-oriented mindset, and I have extensive experience negotiating with domestic and international clients, as well as with politicians, authorities, agencies, and other stakeholders. Despite being a specialist, I have maintained a broad, generalist perspective.

Career History

  • 1987 – Matura Wirtschaftsgymnasium Zürich Enge

  • 1997 – Graduation Eidg. dipl. Arch. ETH Zürich

  • Since 1987 – Real estate development in Switzerland and abroad

  • Since 2000 – Accredited valuer for various banks and courts

Werdegang

  • 1987 – Matura Wirtschaftsgymnasium Zürich Enge

  • 1997 – Graduation Eidg. dipl. Arch. ETH Zürich

  • Since 1987 – Real estate development in Switzerland and abroad

  • Since 2000 – Accredited valuer for various banks and courts

Gabor Magyarovits

Head Development

Gabor Magyarovits

Architekt HTL, Wirtschaftsingenieur FH

I view construction projects holistically while meticulously attending to the finer details. This includes managing costs, deadlines, and quality, for which I hold fiduciary responsibility to the client. Additionally, I am committed to maintaining fairness and transparency with all contractors involved in the project.

Werdegang

  • 1979 – 1983 – Training as a civil engineering draftsman specialising in reinforced concrete construction at an engineering firm for industrial construction planning in the town of Urdorf

  • 1988 – 1993 – Architect HTL Part-time studies at the University of Applied Sciences, formerly the Engineering School for Technology, Juventus Schools Zurich (evening classes)

  • 1999 – 2001 – Industrial Engineer FH/NDS postgraduate studies at the Bern University of Applied Sciences, specialising in service management

  • 2011 – 2013 – Diploma in Vocational Education at Secondary Level II at aeB/PHW Lucerne and Zurich

  • 2010 – 2018 – President of the municipal council and head of the building construction department of a small municipality in the Zurich Unterland

  • Since 2021 – I have been passing on my experience in the field of cost planning and SIA 118 to prospective construction managers in a small part-time position at the IBZ in Zurich (Ipso-Bildungen) and at the Campus training centre in Sursee.

Career History

  • 1993 – Architect HTL, Fachhochschule für Technik (formerly Ingenieurschule für Technik, Juventus Schulen, Zürich)

  • 2001 – Degree in Industrial Engineering FH/NDS, Berner Fachhochschule

  • 2010 to 2018 – Municipal President and Building Construction Board of the Municipality of Schleinikon (ZH)