The problem

You want to know what property management costs in Geneva. You won't find the answer on any major régie's website.

Instead, you'll read something like: "Our fees are defined according to the type of property, the number of units, and the services required. After an initial discussion, we provide a tailored offer."

Translation: call us, we'll see.

This opacity isn't accidental. It's an industry norm. Geneva's régies have operated for decades on implicit trust, with fees negotiated privately. The result: no objective comparison is possible.

This article fills that gap.

How it works

Property management in Geneva is charged as a percentage of rent collected. This covers day-to-day administration, maintenance coordination, and financial management.

The owner pays.

Don't confuse these services:

The actual numbers

Standard property management

Fees in Geneva range from 3.5% to 5% of annual rent collected. This is consistent with ranges observed across Swiss Romande, according to industry practice.

Volume matters. Some régies use sliding scales: 4.5% below CHF 50k annual rent, dropping to 3.5% above CHF 500k.

Example: A building generating CHF 200k in annual rent costs CHF 7,000–10,000 per year in management fees. Before extras.

PPE (co-ownership)

Different model. Typically a flat fee per unit.

Roughly CHF 500 per unit per year, excluding VAT.

The hidden costs

The base percentage covers "ordinary" management. Many services are charged extra — often discovered after the fact.

Common scenario: You repaint an apartment between tenants. Cost: CHF 15,000. Then you discover an 8% "supervision fee" on the invoice (CHF 1,200 you didn't expect).

These fees aren't illegitimate. But they should be disclosed upfront.

What affects your rate

Five factors:

1. Portfolio size — More rent = more leverage

2. Property type — Residential, commercial, prestige

3. Complexity — Subsidised housing, heritage buildings cost more

4. Service level — Basic vs. hands-on management

5. Competition — Get multiple quotes. Régies have margin.

Questions to ask

Before signing, ask these:

1. What's included in the base percentage?

2. What additional fees might apply?

3. How are works coordination fees calculated?

4. What does re-letting cost?

5. Can I see a sample annual statement?

If the answers are vague, that tells you something.

Propevo's approach

Propevo was founded by an owner frustrated by the same problems many face: poor communication, late reports, and unclear — often elevated — fees.

We believe property management is due for modernisation. Too many régies still operate on legacy systems, manual processes, and opaque pricing. 

Modern property management should be different: clear communication, real-time visibility, and efficient operations that benefit owners.

That's what we're building. Operational excellence that reduces costs without compromising quality. Better processes, modern tools, transparent pricing.

We aim to be the most competitive option in Geneva. Not by cutting corners, but through efficiency and customer service. 

Want to know our terms? Contact us. We answer clearly.

Common questions

Are fees negotiable? Yes. The range exists because there's margin. Your leverage depends on portfolio size and willingness to shop around.

What's the difference between gérance and courtage? Gérance is ongoing management (annual percentage). Courtage is one-time: finding a tenant or selling.

Are management fees tax-deductible? Generally yes, as administration costs against rental income. Check with your accountant.

Why don't régies publish their prices? It's a market norm, not a legal requirement. It allows case-by-case negotiation — but also creates information asymmetry.

What if I'm unhappy with my current régie? You can switch. It's simpler than you think. See our guide to changing régie in Geneva.