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…
BI - Bourse Immobilière Sàrl Jussy
BI - Bourse Immobilière Sàrl BI - Bourse Immobilière Sàrl is a real estate agency based in Jussy, in the eastern part of the canton of Geneva. It provides property management, rental and sales services in a rural and residential area.
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Parkimmo Parkimmo is a real estate agency based in central Geneva. It offers property management, rental and sales services to private and corporate clients. The agency serves clients seeking professional real estate support in Geneva, with a central location convenient for the main residential and business areas.
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Auberge Port Gitana Bellevue
Auberge Port Gitana Auberge Port Gitana is a hotel and restaurant situated on the lakeside in Bellevue, between Geneva and Nyon. It offers accommodation and dining with views over Lake Geneva in a setting that combines convenience with a more relaxed atmosphere.
View listingVF Valorisations Foncières SA Geneva
VF Valorisations Foncières SA VF Valorisations Foncières SA specialises in real estate valuation and property expertise in Geneva. The company provides professional assessment and valorisation services for residential and commercial assets in the canton.
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Enéo conseil en immobilier Geneva
Enéo conseil en immobilier Enéo conseil en immobilier is a Geneva-based real estate company founded in 1983. It provides property management, brokerage, renovation advice and asset valorisation services to property owners in the canton.
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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.