Whether you are relocating to Geneva or looking for a second home in the French or Swiss Alps, the search for the right property can be time-consuming, frustrating and difficult. Most local agents are neither willing nor able to tailor a service to the wants and needs of the buyer.

We study your brief in-depth and analyse your needs from a series of different perspectives. Once we understand your criteria, we will conduct a thorough search of the most suitable areas on your behalf. We have in depth local knowledge having been in the area for more than 10 years. Due to our extensive local contacts, we are also in a position to source many properties that are not on the open market and get to the buyers before they appoint a selling agent.

We can do all the necessary pre-purchase due diligence including purchase costs which may differ in different circumstances. We can give you a clear idea of running costs and any ownership fees. We can give you an unbiased opinion as to the viability of the property and any issues that may need dealing with.

Based on our knowledge of your wants and needs, we can make an assessment as to the investment quality of the property, be it for personal family use or as potential business investment.

We will co-ordinate and manage the entire process for you. From initial search, producing short lists, through putting together a finance package, negotiating with the seller or their agent, dealing with the actual purchase, up to and including facilitating refurbishment, we offer a total property service.

Liaison with the notaire for smooth transfer of the property

Appointment of the notaire is normally in the hands of the seller but if they have no preference, we can suggest the best local individual for the property concerned. Irrespective of who is chosen we are able to undertake all day to day communications with them, collecting and delivering required documentation and taking you all the way from offer, through the Compromis process and on to the Acte de Vente, explaining each step. We have an in house qualified UK lawyer to assist and owning several local properties ourselves have been through the process several times.

Introduction to a variety of lending banks both in France and Switzerland

We are able to liaise with a range of banking contacts to secure finance for your purchase depending on your circumstances. We will discuss with you various options and make the necessary introductions. We will help you with preparation of your dossier to present to banks in order give you the best chance of securing a loan offer at the best possible terms.

Refurbishment, interior design, sourcing of furniture, kitchens and bathrooms, soft furnishing and finishing

We have relationships with preferred local architects and have many years’ experience of designing interiors all over the world. We can work to a traditional Alpine theme, to a modern look or an eclectic mix of styles. We can source product at every level and can supervise purchase and installation. Our team includes experienced English speaking builders who can do everything from a simple refurbishment to the building of a full extension.

Key holding services and emergency call out
Provision of linen, cleaning services and gardening

Working with a third party service provider, we can make sure that you are secure in the knowledge that crises are dealt with and your lawn is mown; we can prepare your home for your arrival with fresh linen on your beds and milk in your fridge; we can clean between stays and deep clean as often as you require.

You may wish to generate an income from your property either through handing it over to a professional rental management company for an entire season or through generating rentals yourself. Either way, we can help with introductions, we can model your income projections and we can facilitate your smooth passage into the world of ski lettings.