The verdict in three sentences
In Geneva, a website for a property management company (a régie) built by a local agency costs, as a 2026 ballpark, between 10 000 and 40 000 CHF, and much more with a custom tenant portal. Kolonell delivers landlord pages, the management valuation request, rental listings and the repair request form for a fixed price of 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 CHF, in 3 to 4 weeks on Starter and Growth. The right calculation covers the 3-year cost, how the site connects to your property management software and listing portals, and how rental application files are protected.
This version is written for the English-speaking directors and partners of property management companies in Geneva, many of whom serve tenants from the international organisations and private banks.
What do Geneva agencies, freelancers and Kolonell charge?
The ranges below are prudent ballparks, not official figures. They draw on public rate cards of agencies in French-speaking Switzerland, minimum project sizes on Clutch.co profiles, hourly rates published by Geneva agencies (often 120 to 200 CHF per hour) and rates visible on Malt and Upwork.
| Criterion | Geneva agency | Local freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build cost, 2026 ballpark | 10 000 to 40 000 CHF | 3 500 to 11 000 CHF | 2 700 / 4 500 / 8 200 CHF, fixed |
| Work outside scope | Often 120 to 200 CHF per hour | Often 85 to 130 CHF per hour | Quoted before any work |
| Usual timeline | 8 to 16 weeks | 6 to 10 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 |
| Link with property management software | Often offered, sometimes billed by the hour | Rarely | Feed or widget from your software integrated; custom link quoted on request |
| Landlord page copy | Often billed separately | Rarely included | Native French or English included |
| Building photos | Shoot often offered | Rarely | Not included: local photographer or existing photos |
| Ownership | Check the contract | Check the contract | Domain in your name, all access handed over |
Payment is by bank transfer or Wise: 50 % to start, 50 % at delivery. A project manager follows you in your time zone, with Google Meet calls at your time and a written update every week; the team is based in Senegal (GMT), one to two hours behind Geneva depending on the season. Kolonell does no in-person meetings and no building photography. Tiers are detailed on our international offer.
What 3-year cost for a bilingual property manager?
Scenario: a property manager that wants a French and English site, listings displayed through its software feed, and a tenant area provided by a third-party tool. Kolonell maintenance beyond the support period is quoted on request, so the table assumes the same maintenance on both sides.
| Item over 36 months | Geneva agency (mid range) | Kolonell Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual FR/EN site build | 24 000 CHF | 8 200 CHF |
| Support after launch | Depends on contract | 6 months included |
| Maintenance (same assumption) | 170 CHF per month over 30 months, 5 100 CHF | 5 100 CHF, quoted on request |
| Listings feed integration | 1 500 CHF | Quoted beforehand, assumption 1 200 CHF |
| Tenant area, third-party tool | 40 CHF per month, 1 440 CHF | Same subscription, 1 440 CHF |
| Facade and entrance photos | 1 800 CHF | Geneva photographer booked separately, 1 800 CHF |
| Indicative total | 33 840 CHF | 17 740 CHF |
These amounts let you compare quotes on a common basis; they do not predict your invoice. Have every supplier fill in this table.
What does each tier include for a property manager?
| Item | Starter 2 700 CHF | Growth 4 500 CHF | Premium 8 200 CHF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landlord pages | Overview of management services | Pages per service (rental management, condominium, letting) | Full landlord journey, downloadable documents |
| Management valuation request | Simple form | Detailed form by property type | Flow by property type and neighbourhood |
| Rental listings | Link to your listings on portals | Feed or widget from your software integrated | Polished integration, filters by municipality |
| Repair requests | Contact form | Dedicated form by type of fault | Dedicated form and link to the third-party tenant area |
| Tenant area | No | Link to your third-party tool | Your third-party tool integrated; custom portal quoted on request |
| Bilingual FR/EN version | No | No | Included |
| Support | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
A custom tenant or landlord portal, with service charge statements and personal documents, is an application quoted on request. Ongoing search work is also quoted on request.
What does a Geneva property manager need online?
The Geneva rental market is one of the tightest in Switzerland. Property managers receive far more applications than they have flats, and a large share of tenants work for international organisations, private banks or commodity trading firms, often in English. Landlords, for their part, compare property managers before entrusting a building or a condominium unit.
- Convincing landlord pages: management services, reporting, technical follow-up, with no promised yield.
- A short management valuation request that qualifies property type, municipality and number of units.
- Available properties through your software feed or a link to the portals where you already publish.
- Clear application instructions: required documents, including the debt enforcement office certificate (attestation de l'Office des poursuites), and a secure upload channel.
- Structured repair requests, with a reminder of emergency numbers for serious faults.
- French and English for an international client base.
On compliance, the facts only. The Swiss nFADP has been in force since 1 September 2023: a rental application file holds a lot of personal data (income, debt records, identity documents), which means thinking about storage, retention period and how applicants are informed. If you mention a professional affiliation, such as USPI Genève, do so only if it is real. This is not legal advice.
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How do you compare quotes, and which red flags matter?
- An application form that receives documents by email with no secure tool.
- A tenant portal described as included in a brochure package: ask for the written scope, it is an application.
- No detail on the link with your property management software: who sets it up, who maintains it?
- A domain registered in the agency's name.
- Building photos without clear rights for web use.
- High hourly fees for every new listing or page.
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Marc B. runs a small five-person property manager handling rental buildings on the right bank. He wants a French site first, with English to follow later. A Geneva agency offers 15 000 CHF, plus 1 400 CHF of photos, delivered in 12 weeks. Kolonell offers Growth at 4 500 CHF, with his software feed integrated and a Geneva photographer booked separately for 1 400 CHF.
Build and photos: 16 400 CHF against 5 900 CHF, a 10 500 CHF gap. With identical maintenance on both sides over three years, the gap does not change. Marc plans to move to a bilingual Premium structure when the firm widens its expatriate client base.
FAQ
How much does a property management website cost in Geneva in 2026?
A local agency charges a ballpark of 10 000 to 40 000 CHF, a freelancer more likely 3 500 to 11 000 CHF. Kolonell offers a fixed 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 CHF.
Can rental listings appear automatically?
Yes, if your property management software provides a feed or widget: Kolonell integrates it from Growth at 4 500 CHF. A custom link through a programming interface is quoted on request.
Does Kolonell build a tenant area?
Kolonell connects the third-party tool you already use, from Growth. A custom portal with personal documents is an application, quoted on request.
Can the site be in French and English?
Yes, the bilingual FR/EN version is included in Premium at 8 200 CHF, with native copy in both languages. Other languages are supplied by you or quoted separately.
How long until launch?
Starter and Growth are delivered in 3 to 4 weeks once content is ready. Premium follows a written schedule set at kickoff, usually 4 to 6 weeks.
Let's scope your project. Send us the name of your property management software, your landlord services and your languages, and we will propose a fixed-price tier delivered in 3 to 4 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.