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Statistics
Luxury real estate transactions statistics

23.04.2025

Luxury real estate transactions statistics


We are happy to present our real estate sales statistics in the canton of Geneva (period from 01.01.2017 to 05.05.2025). These numbers are regularly updated.

Our activities
We are now sponsors of Edouard Amoiel's newsletter

25.11.2024

We are now sponsors of Edouard Amoiel's newsletter


The passionate columnist Edouard Amoiel takes us weekly on a culinary journey, introducing us to actors, places and gems of Geneva gastronomy.

Actualités
Purchase of your first property facilitated

02.09.2024

Purchase of your first property facilitated


Geneva citizens could get help buying their first property. Of the total equity requested for the purchase, up to 15% may be loaned by the State.

Actualités
Swiss citizens build less and less

22.05.2024

Swiss citizens build less and less


Whether for a primary residence or a rental property, Swiss individuals have been submitting fewer and fewer building permit applications for more than twenty years.

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Our off-market sales in 2023

21.12.2023

Our off-market sales in 2023


A closer look at some of our exceptional property sales, sold through our network, off-market and without online or press marketing.

News
The Bellerive Castle, a classified monument

20.03.2023

The Bellerive Castle, a classified monument


The Bellerive Castle, a historical jewel constructed in the 20th century for the Duke of Savoy, is now listed as a classified monument.

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An overview of the real estate sales in 2022

16.01.2023

An overview of the real estate sales in 2022


Over 30 residential real estate transactions were completed in 2022, each with a sales price exceeding CHF 8,000,000.-. The highest sales price was achieved by a prestigious property in Prégny-Chambésy, sold by us.

News
Verbier wins the "World Ski Awards" 2022

24.11.2022

Verbier wins the "World Ski Awards" 2022


Verbier has received two major titles this year: the Best Ski Resort (also received in 2021) and the Best Ski Hotel awarded to the hotel W Verbier.

News
Upcoming sale of the Savoy Hotel in Zurich?

13.10.2022

Upcoming sale of the Savoy Hotel in Zurich?


The five-star property, owned by Credit Suisse, is estimated at 400 million Swiss francs. Rumors are circulating about the sale of what its founder describes as Zurich's first 'true' hotel.

News
Growing interest for mountain properties

01.06.2022

Growing interest for mountain properties


The pandemic, favorable interest rates, and the widespread adoption of remote work have prompted many Swiss residents to invest in mountain properties. Among the most sought-after resorts: St. Moritz and Gstaad.

News
Unique traits of Swiss homeowners

05.05.2022

Unique traits of Swiss homeowners


Swiss citizens exhibit a strong attachment to their real estate holdings, with the majority viewing them as both a lifelong project and an investment. The pandemic has further accentuated the desire to acquire property.

News
Price increase for Swiss real estate

07.04.2022

Price increase for Swiss real estate


Over the past year, there has been a remarkable uptick in real estate values, marking a 6.6% rise for individual villas and an 8% increase for condominiums. Notably, March alone witnessed a 0.5% uptick in prices for individual villas.

News
The end of the rental value tax?

23.09.2021

The end of the rental value tax?


Currently, the rental value tax represents at least 60% of the amount a property owner would receive if their property were rented out. The new reform proposed by the Conseil des Etats aims to abolish this tax for primary residences.

Guides
The three taxes on real estate

08.04.2021

The three taxes on real estate


Transfer tax: 3% of the property price (excl. notary and Registre Foncier registration fees). Additional real estate tax: 0.1% of the fiscal value of the property. Tax on real estate profits and gains: decreases over time and does not apply if the profit is used to acquire another real estate property.


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We are now members of ASSPROP Vaud

26.10.2020

We are now members of ASSPROP Vaud


ASSPROP brings together associations of real estate owners in the French part of Switzerland, and represents them on a national level. We present our key advices for sellers in the September edition of the ASSPROP newspaper (see p.20-21).

News
Stay informed about construction projects

23.09.2020

Stay informed about construction projects


The new Immotep application makes it possible to track real-time updates on planned real estate projects across the Canton of Geneva, ranging from the construction of new buildings to tree cutting.

News
The Hamlet - a retreat in the Old Town

08.06.2020

The Hamlet - a retreat in the Old Town


The Hamlet is nestled within an elegant 18thC. building tastefully restored. The concept? An aparthotel offering fully equipped and furnished suites in an intimate and sophisticated style, for short or long-term stays.

News
Moratorium on real estate development

02.12.2019

Moratorium on real estate development


The Department of Territory has just announced the pause on densification actions in villa areas starting from November 28, 2019. You can consult the official statement here.

News
A record-breaking transaction in Geneva

19.08.2019

A record-breaking transaction in Geneva


The Bellerive Castle was sold this summer for CHF 62,000,000.-. Long owned by Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan, this magnificent residence surrounded by century-old trees is located on a plot by the lake of nearly 30,000 sqm.

News
A real estate agency steps into the spotlight

12.08.2019

A real estate agency steps into the spotlight


The acquisition of Régie du Rhône by the group Gérofinance-Dunand in August places it at the forefront of real estate agencies in French-speaking Switzerland.

News
A townhouse purchased via blockchain

04.07.2019

A townhouse purchased via blockchain


The sale of a mansion using blockchain technology marks a first in Europe. This type of transaction is already opening up various opportunities for the real estate sector.


News
The highest rents in Switzerland

17.06.2019

The highest rents in Switzerland


Geneva arrives on the top of the list of high rents, sharing the podium with Zurich and Lausanne. In these cities, supply cannot meet demand while in other areas, many homes remain empty.


Guides
 Acquisition of real estate in Switzerland

04.11.2013

Acquisition of real estate in Switzerland


Explanation by Me Luca Bozzo from Borel & Barbey.


Many foreigners purchase real estate in Switzerland. These transactions may be subject to the LFAIE law.

Guides
Taxes on real estate in Geneva

04.11.2013

Taxes on real estate in Geneva


Explanations by Me Nicolas Candaux, from Borel&Barbey.


During the acquisition, sale, or ownership of real estate, taxes may be due. We discuss these from the perspective of ownership.

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