Luxury real estate in Geneva
Prestige villas and apartments in Geneva, confidential selection off the portals
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Your luxury real estate agency in Geneva
Luxury real estate in Geneva holds a unique place in the Swiss landscape. An international crossroads, home to world organisations and a capital of private finance, the city attracts a discerning wealthy clientele, while land scarcity keeps constant pressure on prestige properties. Bellerive Properties is a luxury real estate agency active across the entire canton: manor villas, prestige apartments, waterfront properties and off-market listings in the most sought-after districts. Cologny and Vandœuvres for manor villas in absolute quiet, Vésenaz and Collonge-Bellerive for the left bank and its lake access, Chêne-Bougeries and Conches for proximity to the centre, Céligny and Anières for discretion. A majority of prestige transactions in Geneva are concluded without ever appearing on a real estate portal: our network of owners, notaries and peers opens access to these confidential mandates, for buyers and sellers alike. For owners, we also value exceptional properties, discreetly and with no obligation.
Price range
CHF 2,500,000 - CHF 20,000,000+
Key highlights
Cologny, the most prestigious address on Geneva's left bank
Vandœuvres, absolute tranquility, manor villas
Vésenaz, lakeside, close to Geneva
Céligny, Vaud enclave in the heart of Greater Geneva
Prestige apartments: Champel, Malagnou, Eaux-Vives, old town
Bespoke search: we handle everything and open our off-market contact book to you
The luxury real estate market in Geneva in 2026
The Geneva real estate market is characterised by structurally higher demand than supply. The scarcity of developable land, strict regulatory constraints and the constant influx of international clients maintain prices at exceptional levels. In 2026, the market remains tight despite a normalised interest rate environment: well-located properties still sell quickly, often without ever appearing on public portals. Off-market properties represent a significant share of high-end transactions, which requires working with an agency that has a trusted network. Bellerive Properties is precisely positioned in this niche, with privileged access to confidential mandates.
The key neighbourhoods: Cologny, Vandœuvres, Vésenaz
Cologny is unanimously recognised as Geneva's most prestigious neighbourhood. Its lakefront villas, nautical club and properties with private grounds make it a market apart, with prices among the highest in French-speaking Switzerland. Vandœuvres presents an entirely different character: rural, discreet, favoured by large families seeking space and tranquility a few minutes from the city centre. Vésenaz is appealing for its lakeside location, immediate proximity to Geneva and open views of the Alps. Chêne-Bougeries and Chêne-Bourg complement the high-end residential offer with fine villas in a quiet suburban setting. Céligny, a Vaud enclave within Geneva's territory, attracts buyers seeking to combine Vaud taxation with Geneva proximity.
Buying a villa in Geneva: what you need to know
Acquiring a prestigious property in Geneva requires mastering several specificities of the Swiss market. The federal law on the acquisition of real estate by persons abroad (LFAIE) governs purchases by non-residents and may require cantonal authorisation depending on the nature of the property. Geneva's transfer taxes amount to 3% of the sale price and are paid by the buyer, as are the notary fees. Transaction timelines are longer than elsewhere in Europe: allow three to six months from signing the preliminary agreement to the notarial deed. Bellerive Properties accompanies you at every stage, from the confidential selection of the property to coordination with notaries, lawyers and wealth managers.
Selling your property in Geneva with Bellerive Properties
Entrusting the sale of your Geneva property to Bellerive Properties means choosing an approach radically different from major platforms: absolute discretion, rigorous selection of potential buyers and fair valuation of each property. Our network of qualified buyers, built over the years, often allows us to find the right acquirer without ever exposing your property on public portals. This confidential approach is particularly suited to sellers concerned about their privacy, or those whose property requires a personalised presentation. Contact us for a confidential, no-obligation valuation.
Luxury real estate agency and prestige broker in Geneva
Choosing a luxury real estate agency in Geneva is not about picking the most visible one, but the one that genuinely accesses confidential properties. Bellerive Properties acts as your prestige real estate broker across the entire canton: we track actual transactions district by district, from Cologny to Vandœuvres, from Vésenaz to Chêne-Bougeries, which allows us to price accurately and negotiate with precision. Our value rests on three things: the depth of our off-market contact book, a single point of contact from first meeting to handover of keys, and the coordination of notaries, LFAIE lawyers and wealth managers. We support buyers, sellers and owners seeking a valuation of an exceptional property in Geneva, with complete discretion.
Confidential selection
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Many of our villas, houses and prestige apartments are sold without ever being published. Leave us your e-mail and we will send you the properties matching your search, listed or off-market, before they are released.
- Off-market homes never published
- First look, before any public release
- A dedicated broker calls you back within 24 hours
Looking for an apartment?
Champel, Eaux-Vives, Florissant, Old Town: our prestige apartments and penthouses in Geneva, listed and off-market.
Luxury apartments in GenevaA selection of our properties
Très bel appartement dans le quartier de Saint Jean
2'350'000 CHF
Villa individuelle rénovée
6'500'000 CHF
Propriété de maître avec vue lac
30'000'000 CHF
Appartement en vieille ville - rue des Granges
Price on request
Villa jumelée meublée avec vue lac
13'000 CHF / month
Propriété en deuxième ligne de lac à rénover
Price on request
Owners
What our buyers are looking for in Geneva
12 buyers have given us an active search in this area. Some of their criteria:
- House, 4+ bedrooms, up to 15 M CHF
- House, 5+ bedrooms, up to 12.5 M CHF
- House, 3+ bedrooms, up to 10 M CHF
- House, 3+ bedrooms, up to 6 M CHFNew
- Apartment, 3+ bedrooms, up to 2.5 M CHFNew
Updated 12 November 2026
Confidential valuation, sale possible without a public listing.
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