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Lifestyle, architecture and the art of living by the lake.

What gives a rare, high-end property its value in Geneva
Art of living

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.

15 June 2026
Living on Geneva's Left Bank: neighbourhood impressions
Art of living

Living on Geneva's Left Bank: neighbourhood impressions

A subjective stroll between Eaux-Vives and Champel, with no figures or widgets: a deliberately minimal article.

4 June 2026
CECB and property value: what energy performance changes in Geneva and the canton of Vaud
Art of living

CECB and property value: what energy performance changes in Geneva and the canton of Vaud

A property with a poor CECB rating sells more slowly and for less in 2026. A figures-based look at the brown discount for owners in Geneva and Vaud.

4 June 2026
Living by the lake in Geneva: way of life and realities
Art of living

Living by the lake in Geneva: way of life and realities

Living on the Geneva shore of Lake Geneva offers real advantages, but also concrete constraints that are best understood before buying.

27 May 2026
Geneva's family neighbourhoods: what makes for quality of life
Art of living

Geneva's family neighbourhoods: what makes for quality of life

The real criteria that make a Geneva neighbourhood pleasant for a family, and how to rank them according to your budget.

26 May 2026
Geneva's residential Left Bank: hillsides, countryside and quality of life
Art of living

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.

25 May 2026
Cologny, the address on the hillside
Art of living

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.

20 May 2026