Luxury real estate
Geneva
Luxury villas & apartments in Geneva — prestige real estate Greater Geneva
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Your luxury real estate agency in Geneva
Geneva holds a unique place in the Swiss luxury real estate landscape. An international crossroads, home to world organisations and a capital of private finance, it attracts a discerning wealthy clientele. Bellerive Properties offers luxury villas, prestige apartments and off-market properties in the most sought-after districts: Cologny, Vandœuvres, Vésenaz, Chêne-Bougeries, Céligny and the lakefront.
Price range
CHF 2,500,000 — CHF 20,000,000+
Key highlights
Cologny — the most prestigious right bank of Geneva
Vandœuvres — absolute tranquility, manor villas
Vésenaz — lakeside, close to Geneva
Céligny — Vaud enclave in the heart of Greater Geneva
Access to confidential off-market network
The luxury real estate market in Geneva in 2025
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 2025, 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 generally shared between buyer and seller. 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.
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