Your Home in Geneva
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If you’re staying in Geneva for work at an international organization, a university, or for research, one of the biggest worries is often finding a place to live.
Finding a home in Geneva can be tricky, but we’re here to make it easy. With our experience and strong network, we help each client find the perfect home that fits their needs, so you can settle in comfortably and worry-free.
Our Strengths
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Trusted 20+ Years
Since 2000, we’ve been helping clients find homes in Geneva. Thanks to our trusted network, you can rent with confidence—even from Japan.
Virtual viewings via video call let you check properties and neighborhoods remotely.
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Urgent Help
- Water leak
- Lost your keys…
- Refrigerator not working!
If unexpected problems like these arise, we’ll assist you in Japanese.
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For Short Stay
- 6-month training programs
- Study or assignment under 1 year
We also offer apartments for short stays, even for six months or less than a year.
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Furnished Property
We can introduce fully furnished properties, and furniture can also be added to unfurnished homes. We also offer essential household items for rent.
Examples of furniture and items: sofa, bed, TV, table, chairs, rice cooker, dishes, washing machine, bedding set, towels, etc.
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No Permit
Normally, you cannot rent a property in Geneva without a residence permit.
However, we manage properties that allow viewings and move-ins even for those who are still in the process of obtaining their permit.
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Japanese Food
Through our sister company, you can purchase Japanese ingredients at great prices. Our store owner, a sake enthusiast, personally selects premium products, including rice imported from Japan, all offered at surprising value.
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Renting in Geneva
In Geneva, where the population has exceeded 500,000, new apartments are being constructed in redeveloped areas and in the suburbs, but there is still a shortage of properties and it is a renter's market everywhere.
Switzerland is also one of the most expensive countries in the world, with rents particularly high in urban areas such as Zurich and Geneva.
Seasonal rental conditions
Due to the current international situation, more people are looking to move to Switzerland, and rents are rising.
In May and June, there are more job openings after students graduate, but by the time summer vacation rolls around, that number has almost completely dried up.
The market is relatively calm in November and December, but once January arrives, the situation changes dramatically and vacant properties become a hotbed of competition.
Floor plan name
1LDK [3 pièces]
The Geneva floor plan considers the separate kitchen as one room.
The typical 3 pièces apartment is the most common type of rental in Geneva.
This refers to the living room, bedroom, dining room and kitchen.
The area is approximately 40 to 70 square meters.
Unfurnished, CHF 1,800-5,000; furnished, CHF 2,000-8,000.
You should also be aware of an administration fee of CHF 150-300.
* In Switzerland, the way rooms are counted varies depending on the canton.
For example, in the canton of Vaud, a separate kitchen is not counted as a room, and a 1LDK apartment is counted as 2 pièces.
2LDK, 3LDK [3.5 pièces ~ 5 pièces]
Compared to the 3 pièces model, there are more rooms that can be used as a study, etc.
If you are thinking of having a room for children or a study separate from the master bedroom, we recommend a property of 4 pieces or more.
Rent is CHF 3,500-10,000, furnished is CHF 4,500-15,000.
There is a management fee of around CHF 200-600.
FAQ
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I’m interested in a property marked as [Fully Occupied]. Can I still move in?
There are sometimes vacant units that haven’t been listed yet, so please contact us. Even if a property is fully occupied, we have been able to introduce different units within the same apartment building in the past.
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I’d like to find a furnished property with parking within my budget. Is that possible?
We will do our best to find a property that meets your requirements. Thanks to our long-standing relationships with property owners and real estate agencies in Geneva, we can introduce properties that are difficult to find on your own.
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I like a property managed by another company. Can furniture be added?
In some cases, furniture can be added. Please contact us to discuss your options.
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Is it possible to negotiate the rent?
Based on our years of experience, we can negotiate if we believe there is room for discussion. We have successfully negotiated rent reductions with property owners in the past.