Housing & Real Estate
Geneva's housing market is one of the tightest in Europe, with a vacancy rate consistently below 1% and a strong cultural preference for renting through established régies (property management agencies). For most newcomers, the first six months in Geneva involve some form of furnished or serviced accommodation before transitioning to a long-term unfurnished lease — a process that itself requires a residence permit, references, and proof of income equivalent to…
Dominicé & Co
Dominicé & Co is an asset management company based in Geneva since 2003 and authorised by FINMA. It offers investment and asset management services, including real estate expertise for its institutional and private clients.
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Henbad SA is a real estate company based in Geneva (Boulevard Georges-Favon). It offers brokerage, management, and enhancement services for real estate properties in the canton of Geneva.
View listingGVA Connect Sàrl
GVA Connect Sàrl operates as an off-market real estate network in Geneva. The company connects buyers and sellers in a confidential framework, facilitating access to real estate opportunities not published on the traditional market.
View listingFiduciaire HelvExpert SA
Fiduciaire HelvExpert SA offers fiduciary, accounting, and tax services in Geneva. Created in 2022, the company supports individuals and businesses in the administrative and financial management of their assets, offering tailor-made and compliant solutions with Swiss regulatory requirements.
View listingGontImmo
GontImmo is a Geneva real estate agency formed in 2020. It operates in purchase, sale, and rental transactions of real estate properties, relying on fine knowledge of the local market and high-performance digital tools.
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Housing and real estate in Geneva
Geneva's housing market is one of the tightest in Europe, with a vacancy rate consistently below 1% and a strong cultural preference for renting through established régies (property management agencies). For most newcomers, the first six months in Geneva involve some form of furnished or serviced accommodation before transitioning to a long-term unfurnished lease — a process that itself requires a residence permit, references, and proof of income equivalent to roughly three times the monthly rent.
Buying property in Switzerland is subject to Lex Koller, the federal law restricting acquisition of residential real estate by non-residents. Holders of permit C can buy without restriction; permit B holders can buy a primary residence under conditions; non-residents are generally limited to holiday properties in designated zones and require cantonal authorisation. For higher-net-worth buyers, the path typically runs through a specialist prestige agency working alongside a Swiss notaire and, where relevant, a tax advisor.
This section covers the full housing journey: property management (régies) for long-term rentals and sales, furnished apartments for relocation and short stays, temporary housing including hotels and bed & breakfasts, and moving services for local and international removals.