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…
NextGen Wealth Managers SA
NextGen Wealth Managers SA is an asset management and investment advice company based in Geneva. Certified B Corporation since 2023, it integrates a responsible dimension in its recommendations and supports private clientele in optimising their assets, including through real estate solutions.
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Lexter Immobilier is a real estate agency based in Geneva, in the Moillebeau district. It offers brokerage services for the sale and purchase of residential properties, emphasising personalised and professional support.
View listingJulius Baer Real Estate SA
Julius Baer Real Estate SA is the real estate subsidiary of the Julius Baer group, one of the main Swiss private banks. Based in Geneva, it offers premium real estate services, in connection with wealth management and patrimonial needs of a high-end clientele.
View listingKEDROS
KEDROS is an "artisan of real estate" structure based in Jussy, in the Geneva region. Directed by Pascal Wegmüller, it offers PPE and co-ownership management services, as well as rental management of residential properties, with a personalised and proximity approach.
View listingLeman Property Adviser
Leman Property Adviser supports owners and investors in real estate management and advice in Geneva. With forty years of experience, including twenty-five years within a major diplomatic mission, the company precisely follows the evolutions of the Geneva market and offers solutions adapted to the most demanding real estate portfolios.
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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.