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…
ARCHIMMCO Sàrl
ARCHIMMCO Sàrl offers real estate services in Geneva since its creation in 2023. The company supports individuals and investors in their purchase, sale, and property management projects, emphasising a personalised and professional approach.
View listingBDD Besson Dumont Delaunay
About BDD Besson Dumont Delaunay & Cie BDD Geneva, a benchmark in the local property sector since 1871, provides a full range of real estate services across Geneva.
View listingMC Immobilier Sàrl
MC Immobilier Sàrl is a limited liability company offering brokerage and real estate services in the Grand-Lancy region and the canton of Geneva. The agency supports its clients in residential transactions and property management with a proximity approach.
View listingBERIC Management SA
BERIC Management SA supports owners and investors in real estate portfolio management in Geneva for over fifteen years. The company offers consulting, rental management, and asset enhancement services, relying on fine knowledge of the local market.
View listingLa Roche Residential
La Roche Residential is an agency specialised in prestige properties in Geneva and the canton of Vaud. It offers apartments, houses and exceptional properties located in the Lake Geneva region and major ski resorts.
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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.