The verdict in three sentences
In Neuchâtel, a property management company website built by a local agency costs, as a 2026 ballpark, between 7 000 and 25 000 CHF, slightly below Lausanne or Geneva levels. Kolonell builds landlord pages, rental listings and mandate forms for a fixed price of 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 CHF, with native French copy and delivery in 3 to 4 weeks on Starter and Growth. The gap narrows against small Neuchâtel suppliers: compare above all the 3-year cost, how your two areas (the Littoral and the Montagnes) are presented and what is actually included.
This version is written for the English-speaking directors and partners of property management firms in Neuchâtel, including those who came with the watchmaking, research and medtech employers of the canton.
What do Neuchâtel agencies and freelancers charge?
These ranges are prudent ballparks, not official figures. They come from public rate cards of agencies in the Jura Arc and French-speaking Switzerland, minimum project sizes listed on Clutch.co, hourly rates published by local web agencies (often 100 to 160 CHF per hour) and rates visible on Malt. To be clear: an experienced Neuchâtel freelancer can deliver a simple site for a price close to our Starter tier. Kolonell stands out with the project manager, the written fixed price, the included copywriting and the handover of all access.
| Criterion | Neuchâtel agency | Local freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build cost, 2026 ballpark | 7 000 to 25 000 CHF and up | 2 500 to 8 000 CHF | 2 700 / 4 500 / 8 200 CHF, fixed |
| Page copywriting | Often billed separately | Rarely included | Native French or English copy included |
| Usual timeline | 8 to 14 weeks | 5 to 10 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 |
| In-person meetings | Yes | Yes | No: Google Meet calls at your hour |
| On-site building photos | Often an option | Sometimes | Not included: your photos or a local photographer |
| Support after launch | Separate contract | Case by case | 3 months, 6 on Premium |
| Ownership | Check the contract | Check the contract | Domain in your name, all access handed over |
Payment is by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % at delivery, with a written update every week. The team is based in Senegal (GMT), one to two hours behind depending on the season. The tiers are detailed on our international website offer.
What should you count over 36 months, small items included?
Small items often distort the comparison: a page added for a new condominium, a modified form, photos retaken. The table assumes the same maintenance on both sides, since Kolonell maintenance after the support period is quoted on request.
| Item over 36 months | Neuchâtel agency (mid range) | Kolonell Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Website build | 13 000 CHF | 4 500 CHF |
| Support included after launch | Depends on contract | 3 months included |
| Maintenance (same assumption) | 110 CHF per month over 33 months, 3 630 CHF | 3 630 CHF, quoted on request |
| 5 pages added over 3 years | 7 hours at 130 CHF, 910 CHF | Quoted in advance, assumption 700 CHF |
| Photos of 8 buildings | 1 600 CHF | Local photographer, 1 600 CHF |
| Indicative total | 19 140 CHF | 10 430 CHF |
A gap of this size only holds if every supplier fills in the same grid. Insist on it.
Which tier fits which Neuchâtel portfolio?
| Item | Starter 2 700 CHF | Growth 4 500 CHF | Premium 8 200 CHF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landlord pages | Management and condominium (PPE) administration | One page per service, plus renovation and technical follow-up | Journey per owner type, reference buildings |
| Offices | One address | Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds pages | Pages per office, team and area covered |
| Rental listings | Link to your ads | Embed of your software's widget | Integration with regional filters; custom build quoted on request |
| Mandate request | Simple form | Form qualified by municipality and number of units | Separate journey per property type |
| Bilingual FR/EN site | No | No | Included |
| Timeline | 3 to 4 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks | Written schedule, usually 4 to 6 weeks |
A custom owner or tenant portal is an application, quoted on request, as is ongoing search work.
Lakeshore and mountains: what should your site talk about?
The canton has two very different rental markets. On the Littoral, the city of Neuchâtel (enlarged by the 2021 merger with Corcelles-Cormondrèche, Peseux and Valangin) draws university students, civil servants and managers. In the Montagnes, La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle live to the rhythm of watchmaking, with a large stock of older buildings and owners often facing works. A firm covering both should show it.
- A renovation and technical follow-up page for owners of older buildings: works planning, contractor relations, information on subsidies such as the Swiss Buildings Programme (Le Programme Bâtiments), without promising any amount.
- Condominiums (PPE): administration, owners' meetings, renovation funds, documents.
- Rental listings filterable by region, pulled from your software or your Homegate and ImmoScout24 ads.
- A student page if you manage small units near the University.
- Repair requests and a visible emergency number.
- One Google profile per office, consistent with the site.
On compliance, factually: the revised Federal Act on Data Protection (nLPD/revFADP), in force since 1 September 2023, governs mandate and application forms, with a duty to inform. WCAG 2.1 AA is the technical reference for accessibility. This is not legal advice.
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Five signs that a quote needs a second read
- A global price with no list of pages or forms.
- Changes billed by the hour with no announced cap.
- A site that ignores one of your two areas even though you manage buildings there.
- A domain name or hosting in the supplier's name.
- No thought given to applicant data.
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Laurent P., manager of a firm with two offices, in Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds, administering about 1 800 units and 25 condominiums, compares three offers: a local agency at 15 000 CHF, a freelancer at 6 500 CHF without copywriting, and Kolonell Growth at 4 500 CHF with copywriting.
The freelancer's offer requires 40 hours of writing that Laurent values internally at 60 CHF per hour of staff time, 2 400 CHF: it really costs 8 900 CHF. With 1 600 CHF of photos everywhere and the same maintenance (3 630 CHF), the 3-year total is 20 230 CHF for the agency, 14 130 CHF for the freelancer and 9 730 CHF for Kolonell. Laurent picks Kolonell, and acknowledges the local agency would have had the edge had he wanted regular in-person meetings.
FAQ
How much does a property management website cost in Neuchâtel in 2026?
As a ballpark, 7 000 to 25 000 CHF with a local agency and 2 500 to 8 000 CHF with a freelancer. Kolonell charges a fixed 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 CHF.
Can you present two offices and two regions?
Yes, the Growth tier at 4 500 CHF includes separate pages for Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds, with listings filterable by region.
Does Kolonell travel for meetings?
No. Everything runs on Google Meet at your hour, with a written update every week during the 3 to 4 week project.
Are building photos included?
No. You supply your images or book a local photographer, often 700 to 1 800 CHF for a half day based on published rates.
What happens after launch?
Support is included for 3 months, 6 on Premium. After that, maintenance is quoted on request, and you keep the domain and all access.
Let's scope your project. Send us your offices, your services and the number of buildings to showcase, and we come back with a fixed-price tier and a 3 to 4 week timeline. 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.