Investing
Rental yield, taxation and property selection: our benchmarks for investing in real estate in Geneva and across the Lake Geneva region.
New or old: investing in Geneva
A structured comparison between new and older property for an investor in Geneva, based on yield, costs and holding period.
Investing in buy-to-let property in Geneva: what you need to know
Financing, taxation, the lease framework and Lex Koller: the points to understand before buying a rental property in Geneva.
Delegating the management of your rental property to a managing agent
What a managing agent takes care of in Geneva, from rent collection to statements, and when to delegate the management of your rental property.
Choosing a tenant in Geneva: criteria and legal framework
How to select a tenant in Geneva in compliance with tenancy law, between reviewing the application, guarantees and non-discrimination rules.
The risk of rental vacancy in Geneva and how to limit it
Rental vacancy remains low in Geneva, but it can be managed by looking after the property, the price and the relationship with the tenant.
Renting out your property in Geneva after the purchase
After buying a property in Geneva, renting it out means preparing the home, setting a compliant rent and framing the lease.
Rental yield in Geneva: how to calculate and read it
Gross yield, net yield and what weighs on the calculation in Geneva: the complete method for reading a rental project without picking the wrong figure.
Buying an apartment to let in Geneva: what you need to know
Buying to let in Geneva: choosing a property that relets easily, understanding the transferred lease, rental management and the canton's legal framework.
Condominium ownership (PPE) as an investment in Geneva: strengths and points to watch
Buying a PPE unit as an investment in Geneva: entry price, shared management, liquidity, and the charges to check before signing.