The verdict in three sentences
In Montreux, a luxury real estate agency website built by a web agency on the Riviera or in Lausanne falls, as a 2026 ballpark, between 10 000 and 35 000+ CHF, based on the public rate cards of agencies in French-speaking Switzerland and the minimum project sizes listed on Clutch. Kolonell delivers a comparable site for 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 CHF, with a project manager on Google Meet during Swiss business hours, native English copy and a native French version from the Premium tier. For an agency selling to international buyers, the real question is not only price: it is the quality of the English, how listings are pulled in and what happens after launch.
This version is written for English-speaking partners and founders of agencies on the Riviera who work alongside French-speaking teams.
What does a prestige property website cost on the Riviera in 2026?
The market in Montreux and the hills above it, Glion, Caux, Blonay, La Tour-de-Peilz, Vevey, rests on rare properties: lakefront villas on Lake Geneva, penthouses facing the Dents-du-Midi, second homes for overseas clients, apartments close to the region's private schools. Buyers compare agencies from London, Geneva or Dubai before they ever request a viewing. Your website is effectively the first viewing.
Web agencies in French-speaking Switzerland commonly publish hourly rates of 120 to 180 CHF. A high-end property site takes between 70 and 200 hours depending on the number of templates, listing integration and languages.
| Option | 2026 ballpark (CHF) | Typical timeline | Often excluded | Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web agency on the Riviera or in Lausanne | 10 000 to 35 000+ | 8 to 14 weeks | Translations, photography, listing feed | Monthly contract, billed separately |
| Freelancer in Romandy | 3 000 to 9 000 | 4 to 10 weeks | English version, listing integration, support | Case by case |
| Kolonell Starter | 2 700 | 3 to 4 weeks | Bilingual site, neighbourhood guides | 3 months |
| Kolonell Growth | 4 500 | 3 to 4 weeks | Bilingual site | 3 months |
| Kolonell Premium | 8 200 | 4 to 6 weeks, written schedule | Languages other than FR/EN | 6 months |
The ranges are wide because the scopes are. A 28 000 CHF quote may include a visual identity, a photo shoot and a custom-built listings back office; compare on an identical scope. Every tier is detailed on our international website offer.
What a prestige agency site in Montreux has to include
Listings and galleries. Property pages with 25 to 40 photos, floor plans, drone video and embedded virtual tours, loading fast on mobile, because many buyers browse on their phones while travelling.
Confidential properties. Part of your mandates is never shown publicly. The site needs an on-request page and a discreet form that reveals neither address nor price.
Seller valuations. A short form that reaches the broker responsible for the area (Montreux, Vevey, the heights of Blonay).
Languages. Riviera buyers often speak English, but also German, Italian, Russian or Arabic. Kolonell writes native English and French; other languages are supplied by the agency or quoted separately. Show on each agent profile the languages actually spoken.
Listing feed. If your property software already publishes to the Swiss portals through an XML feed, pulling it onto the site is technically possible; the scope depends on the provider. Beyond a standard embed it becomes a custom integration quoted on request, as does a fully custom listings back office.
Compliance. Forms collect personal data, so the nLPD/revFADP (in force since 1 September 2023) requires clear information on how it is processed. For foreign buyers, the federal rules on acquisition of real estate by persons abroad (Lex Koller) exist and must be presented accurately; anti money laundering obligations may also concern the profession. Your management validates the final content. This is not legal advice.
A real bilingual reference: Kolonell built the site of TR Signing Group (trsigninggroup.com), notary and apostille services in New Jersey, in English and French, with quote requests verified file by file, a booking calendar, live chat and a back office.
How should you compare the quotes you receive?
| Point to check | Question to ask | Kolonell's answer |
|---|---|---|
| Domain name | Whose name is it registered in? | Your agency's, with all access handed over |
| English version | Written or machine-translated? | Native English copywriting, bilingual from Premium |
| Listings | Manual entry or feed? | Standard embed included, custom work quoted on request |
| Timeline | Written date? | 3 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 on Premium |
| Support | How many months included? | 3 months, 6 on Premium |
| Payment | Schedule? | 50 % at kickoff, 50 % at delivery, bank transfer or Wise |
| Later maintenance | Defined scope? | Quoted on request, written scope |
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Mini case study
Illustrative example: Laurent, founding partner of a six-broker agency in Montreux, is choosing between a local freelancer at 9 000 CHF and Kolonell Premium at 8 200 CHF. The freelancer's quote includes neither the English version nor support: Laurent would pay roughly 2 500 CHF for professional translation (estimate) and 120 CHF a month of maintenance from launch. With Kolonell, native English is included and so are 6 months of support; to compare fairly, Laurent budgets the same 120 CHF a month from month 7, as maintenance is quoted on request.
| 3-year cost | Local freelancer | Kolonell Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Build | 9 000 CHF | 8 200 CHF |
| English version | 2 500 CHF | Included |
| Maintenance at 120 CHF/month | 36 months, 4 320 CHF | 30 months, 3 600 CHF |
| Announced timeline | 8 weeks | 4 to 6 weeks |
| 3-year total | 15 820 CHF | 11 800 CHF |
The gap is 4 020 CHF, but what decides it for Laurent is English written by a native speaker, which is what his British and Gulf buyers actually read. The figures are illustrative: redo the sum with your own quote.
FAQ
What budget should I plan for a luxury real estate agency website in Montreux?
As a 2026 ballpark, 10 000 to 35 000+ CHF with a local agency and 3 000 to 9 000 CHF with a freelancer. With Kolonell, 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 CHF depending on the tier.
Can the site be in French and English?
Yes, a bilingual FR/EN site is included in Premium at 8 200 CHF, written natively in both languages. German, Italian or Russian are supplied by the agency or quoted separately.
Can you pull in my listings from my software?
A standard embed is possible if your software provides an XML feed or an API. Beyond that, integration is quoted on request after a 30-minute call to review the feed.
Who owns the site at the end?
Your agency: the domain is registered in its name and all access is handed over at delivery. Payment is made in 2 instalments, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % at delivery.
How long until the site is live?
3 to 4 weeks on Starter and Growth, 4 to 6 weeks on Premium with a written schedule from kickoff. You receive a written update every week.
Let's scope your project. A bilingual FR/EN Premium site with confidential listings, valuation requests and broker profiles for your Montreux agency, 8 200 CHF, live in 4 to 6 weeks. Request your free quote or see the international offer.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.