Private Client Advisory · Swiss Riviera
Swiss Private Group assists private clients with the purchase, sale and rental of residential property in Montreux and across the Swiss Riviera.
Montreux Real Estate Advisor, Switzerland
Montreux occupies a singular position on the northern shore of Lake Geneva — where the lake narrows, the mountains close in, and the Belle Époque promenade meets one of the most dramatic natural settings in Europe. For private clients seeking a Swiss base of genuine distinction, Montreux offers something that Geneva and Zurich cannot: a residential environment of exceptional quality, on a human scale, with direct access to the natural landscape.
Our advisory includes publicly marketed properties, selected opportunities available through our professional network, and confidential off-market properties.
Whether you are actively searching for a home, considering a sale, or require an independent view of the local market, you may contact us directly for a confidential initial consultation. Our advisory is led by Evgenia Sander, Founder and Senior Real Estate Advisor, based in Montreux.
75 min
Geneva Airport by train
~280m²
Avg. prime apartment size
Off-market
How the best properties transact
Vaud
Canton — competitive tax environment
Advisory Services
Private clients may contact Swiss Private Group directly regarding:
An existing introduction is not required; however, property enquiries are reviewed individually and handled confidentially.
Advisory Services
Property Search & Sourcing
Systematic identification of properties matching a client's specific brief — location, typology, price range and timeline — across Montreux and the Swiss Riviera.
Off-Market Access
Access to properties that are not publicly listed, sourced through established relationships with owners, developers and professional networks in Montreux.
Acquisition Support
End-to-end advisory support through the acquisition process — from initial brief through negotiation, due diligence and completion.
Lex Koller Guidance
Practical guidance on Swiss foreign ownership regulations — eligibility assessment, permit requirements and structuring considerations for international buyers.
Professional Introductions
Introductions to the professional ecosystem required for a successful Swiss property transaction: legal, fiduciary, banking, tax and relocation services.
Relocation Advisory
Advisory support for clients relocating to Montreux and the Swiss Riviera — permit requirements, schooling, banking, tax residency and the practical dimensions of establishing a Swiss base.
The Montreux Market
The Montreux residential market is defined by structural scarcity. The town's geography — bounded by the lake to the south and the mountains to the north — limits new development. Planning regulations in the canton of Vaud are strict. The result is a market where quality residential property is genuinely rare, and where well-presented properties attract serious buyers quickly.
The buyer profile in Montreux is predominantly international. Families from the Middle East, Asia, the United Kingdom, France and beyond are drawn by the combination of natural beauty, Swiss stability, the quality of the Vaud tax environment and the town's long tradition of welcoming internationally mobile residents. Chaplin chose Vevey. Nabokov chose Montreux. The tradition continues.
For buyers considering Montreux, the key challenge is access. The best properties — lakefront apartments, Belle Époque villas, hillside residences with panoramic views — are rarely advertised publicly. Swiss Private Group advises clients across the broader market, including publicly marketed properties, professional network opportunities and selected confidential off-market properties.
"Montreux is a market defined by quality and discretion. The most sought-after properties are rarely advertised — they are found through local knowledge, professional relationships and a clear understanding of what each client is looking for."
Your Advisor in Montreux
Founder · Senior Real Estate Advisor
Montreux Real Estate Advisor, Switzerland · Swiss Riviera Property Specialist
Evgenia Sander advises private clients on residential property in Montreux and the Swiss Riviera. Her practice is built around long-term relationships, complete discretion and deep local knowledge of the Swiss Riviera market.
Based in Montreux, she works with internationally mobile families, entrepreneurs and family offices considering the Swiss Riviera as a primary or secondary residence.
Evgenia Sander · Montreux, Switzerland
Selected Properties
Swiss Private Group presents a selected portfolio of properties and can also conduct a broader search across its professional network and the public market.
Off-MarketMontreux · Swiss Riviera · Vaud
Off-Market Exclusive Lakefront Estate
6·Approx. 542 m²
Montreux · Swiss Riviera
Exceptional Duplex Penthouse with Panoramic Lake Geneva Views
4·Approx. 199 m² interior · 240 m² weighted · 116 m² terraces
Territet · Montreux · Swiss Riviera · Vaud
Villa Beauregard — Exceptional Historic Lakefront Residence
13·Approx. 1,200 m²
Swiss Perspectives
Swiss Riviera · 5 min read
The Arc Lémanique — Geneva, Lausanne, Vevey, Montreux — offers a residential experience that is distinct from Alpine resort living. Why the Swiss Riviera continues to attract discerning international families.
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Wealth Migration · 8 min read
The residence permit is the beginning, not the end. A structured overview of what international families need to consider when planning a move to Switzerland — canton selection, schooling, property and professional introductions.
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Wealth Migration · 7 min read
Switzerland remains one of the most consistent destinations for internationally mobile private clients. An examination of the structural, fiscal and lifestyle factors that continue to attract families, entrepreneurs and family offices.
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Regulation · 7 min read
Switzerland's restrictions on foreign property ownership are frequently misunderstood. A clear overview of what Lex Koller means in practice for non-resident buyers, how it varies by canton and where exceptions apply.
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Advisory Services
Can I contact Swiss Private Group directly?
Yes. Buyers, property owners and tenants may contact Swiss Private Group directly through the official website. An introduction through a private bank, family office or professional adviser is welcome but not required.
Does Swiss Private Group only offer off-market properties?
No. Swiss Private Group advises clients across the broader market. This may include publicly marketed properties, opportunities available through professional partners and selected confidential off-market properties.
Does Swiss Private Group help international buyers?
Yes. Swiss Private Group advises international and Swiss-resident clients, subject to the applicable Swiss property acquisition rules and the characteristics of each transaction.
Can Swiss Private Group help me buy property in Montreux?
Yes. The company assists with property searches, market analysis, property selection, viewings, negotiations and transaction coordination in Montreux and across the Swiss Riviera.
Does Swiss Private Group have properties for sale in Montreux?
Swiss Private Group presents a selected portfolio of properties and can also conduct a broader search across its professional network and the public market.
Selected Properties
View our curated selection of residential properties in Montreux and the Swiss Riviera.