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…
EDELROC
EDELROC is an agency active in Les Acacias, offering real estate services with a modern and reactive approach. It supports clients in the purchase, sale and rental of properties on the Geneva market.
View listingHaener & Cie SA
Haener & Cie SA is a real estate company established in Geneva since 2022. It offers brokerage and transaction services in the residential and patrimonial sector, with a modern approach adapted to current market expectations.
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Groupe Fondeco is a Geneva firm specialised in the hotel and restaurant sector (Food & Beverage). It supports professionals in the sale, acquisition and establishment of public establishments, offering targeted real estate consulting and brokerage services.
View listingRégisseurs du Léman
About Régisseurs du Léman SA Régisseurs du Léman SA, based in Geneva since 2004, is led by Antonio Garzon and Patrick Beros, providing expert services in property management and brokerage.
View listingRégie Foncière Genève
Presentation of Régie Foncière SA Régie Foncière SA, established in 1952 in Geneva, is directed by Philippe Solari. Recognised for its high-quality and personalised approach, the agency offers complete real estate management services.
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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.