Understanding a home's floor areas: living area, weighted area, PPE and thousandths
Living area, weighted area, PPE thousandths: what each measurement really covers and how to read a listing without misjudging the actual size.
What gives a rare, high-end property its value in Geneva
Rarity, location, build quality and specifications: what gives a rare, high-end property its value in Geneva, beyond the price per square metre.
Carouge, the Sardinian town south of Geneva
Our reading of Carouge, an urban Sardinian town south of Geneva: way of life, Place du Marché, tram, schools and PPE property.
Meyrin: satellite town, village and Geneva's Right Bank
Meyrin, a Geneva satellite town close to the airport and CERN: way of life, transport, schools and property as seen by a CI-Léman broker.
Showcasing a prestige property for sale: what makes the difference
Preparing the premises, taking care over the photo shoot and staying true to the property: the understated steps that enhance a high-end property without overselling it.
Easements and pre-emption rights: what a buyer should check in Geneva
Before making an offer in Geneva, two legal points deserve your attention: the easements recorded in the land registry and any pre-emption right.
Chêne-Bougeries, a guide to a residential municipality on the Left Bank
Conches, La Gradelle, proximity to the city and transport: our reading of Chêne-Bougeries, a municipality of the Trois-Chêne.
Genthod, a Right Bank village on the lakeshore
Our broker's view of Genthod: the village, the lakeshore, the vineyard, Léman Express access and the villa market.
Veyrier, a guide to a commune at the foot of the Salève
Villas, the Vessy and Pinchat plateaus, the Salève cable car close by: quality of life in Veyrier, as seen by CI-Léman.
Pregny-Chambésy, a Geneva hillside between the lake and the Nations
Guide to Pregny-Chambésy: the Right Bank hillside, its two villages, the botanical garden, schools, access and residential property.
Viewing a property in Geneva: the checklist so you forget nothing
Structure, damp, heating, PPE charges, natural light and nuisances: the concrete points to check and the documents to request during a viewing.
Bellevue, a lakeside commune on Geneva's Right Bank
Bellevue, between Colovrex, Port-Gitana and the route Suisse: living environment, transport, schools and property, seen by a CI-Léman broker.
Reading the Geneva property market: the indicators that matter
Transaction volume, time on market, supply, agreed prices versus asking prices: a guide to the signals that help you read the Geneva property market.
Geneva's residential Left Bank: hillsides, countryside and quality of life
Geneva's Left Bank combines hillsides, countryside and proximity to the lake. A sought-after residential setting for those who want space close to the city.
Cologny, the address on the hillside
Views over the lake, the Jet d'eau and Mont Blanc. An overview of Geneva's most sought-after area and its micro-sectors.
Presenting a new development in Geneva: marketing a property edition
How to present a new development in Geneva: naming, faithful imagery, a show apartment and materials consistent with the reality of the project.
Anières: a guide to a lakeside commune on the Left Bank
Anières, a residential commune on the Left Bank between Corsier and Hermance: quality of life, transport, schools and the market for lakeside villas.
Cologny, a guide to a residential municipality on the Left Bank
Cologny, a residential hillside on Geneva's Left Bank overlooking the harbour. Way of life, access, schools and a property market shaped by scarcity.
Confignon, a guide to a commune on Geneva's Left Bank
A hilltop village, the Cressy neighbourhood and the nearby Cherpines: what Confignon offers families and owners on Geneva's Left Bank.
Vernier, a guide to a large municipality on Geneva's Right Bank
Vernier brings together villa areas, large housing estates and business zones on the Right Bank. A guide to its districts, transport, schools and property.
Perly-Certoux, a guide to a commune in the Geneva countryside
Perly-Certoux, a residential commune in southern Geneva near the Perly customs post. Village setting, schools, villas and apartments: our complete guide.
Avully, a guide to a municipality in the Geneva countryside (Champagne)
Guide to Avully, a rural municipality in the Champagne genevoise on the left bank of the Rhône: way of life, transport, schools and property.
Aire-la-Ville, a guide to a municipality on the Rhône
A small rural municipality in western Geneva, Aire-la-Ville lives within a bend of the Rhône, between fields, forests and housing made up mainly of villas.
Petit-Lancy, a guide to a residential district of the municipality of Lancy
Petit-Lancy, a residential sector of the municipality of Lancy on Geneva's Left Bank, with older villas, apartment buildings and neighbourhood parks.