FGP Swiss & Alps

Our story

Access to your dream property

As the exclusive representative of Forbes Global Properties in Switzerland and the French Alps, we offer you unparalleled support, based on our long-established local expertise and our many national and international partnerships.

Are you looking to buy in a new living place or passing on a precious and emotional heritage?

We offer you a unique collection of exceptional properties to satisfy your dreams, as well as unique visibility in the luxury property market.

Services

Un accompagnement sur-mesure

FGP Swiss & Alps is dedicated to the sale, purchase and rental of exceptional properties for a highly discerning clientele – whether it’s an apartment in the heart of the city, a mansion on the shores of Lake Geneva, a castle in the vineyards or a chalet on the slopes.

 

From the first meeting to the last, we approach your experience as a personalised one, tailored to your needs, desires and requirements. At every step of the way, whether you’re selling, renting or buying, our experts are there to advise you – based not only on your property plans, but also on your life plans.

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International visibility, local expertise

  • Our Prefered Partners

FGP Swiss & Alps cultivates privileged relationships with a selection of agencies and partners specialising in prestige real estate in their territories – our ‘Preferred Partners’ – in order to expand the network of potential buyers and offer you an even more sophisticated and efficient service, wherever you are.

History

A solid base, in line with your ambitions

We draw our strength from a dual heritage: that of the world’s leading business media, Forbes, and that of the Comptoir Immobilier Group, Geneva’s oldest real estate agency. Without the vision of Forbes, Forbes Global Properties could not have existed. And without Comptoir Immobilier’s experience, FGP Swiss & Alps would never have been created.

Comptoir Immobilier was founded in 1825 by Régie André L’Huillier and reactivated in 1988 by Paul Epiney. It was merged in 1991 and now employs more than 350 people. It operates in six French-speaking cantons and nearby France, offering a full package of property services.

1825

Comptoir Immobilier Foundation

Forbes was founded in 1917 by B.C. Forbes, a Scottish financial journalist, and Walter Drey. Based in New York, the magazine quickly established itself as a benchmark in business and finance thanks to its in-depth analyses and profiles of influential leaders.

1917

Forbes Foundation

In 2020, Forbes decided to invest in the luxury real estate sphere by launching Forbes Global Properties, its network of exclusive real estate agencies in the four corners of the globe. One of the founders was Quentin Epiney, a successful entrepreneur and expert in exceptional real estate.

2020

Launch of Forbes Global Properties

In 2021, the creation of FGP Swiss & Alps as the exclusive representative of Forbes Global Properties in Switzerland and the French Alps was a natural decision: Quentin Epiney would take the lead of a prestigious real estate company with both international visibility and a local presence, with an exclusive collection of rare properties for a high-profile clientele.

FGP Swiss & Alps is also a subsidiary of the Comptoir Immobilier group, and as such benefits from the local expertise of each of the group’s divisions.

2022

FGP Swiss & Alps Foundation

In 2023, an alliance was formed with the Furer real estate agency, which specialises in the Vaud Riviera region, allowing FGP Swiss & Alps to establish a presence in Montreux. This collaboration strengthens our commitment and our local roots.

2023

FGP Swiss & Alps expands to Montreux with Furer

Our values

Unique and memorable experiences

Excellence

Whatever the transaction, our customers benefit from tailor-made support from the best experts in prestige real estate. They all master the subtleties of the field and have in-depth knowledge of the market, so that we can meet the highest aspirations with excellence. This requirement also applies to our network of partners, which enables us to guarantee the same quality of service wherever you are. Finally, FGP Swiss & Alps’ membership of the Comptoir Immobilier group, founded in 1825, is the ultimate guarantee of our expertise and durability.

 

Passion

Our passion for luxury real estate is expressed as an art. Through our collection of exceptional places, built up in the manner of a curator – with flair, boldness and emotion. But also through our keen understanding of the architecture, design and innovation that make our properties truly exceptional. Properties, estates, chalets, lofts… We are committed to passing on their history and presenting them as places intimately linked to the life projects that inspire them. The passion that drives us finds its natural counterpart in fine watchmaking, of which our region is the cultural cradle, and which FGP Swiss & Alps supports every year at the GPHG. In both our professions, excellence and meticulousness are key.

 

Integrity

We place our customers’ interests at the heart of every transaction. Whether you decide to buy or sell, we work with you, respecting your constraints and desires and giving you all the information you need to make the right decision. Before, during and after, FGP Swiss & Alps is committed to working alongside you with transparency and loyalty to guarantee your peace of mind. Some projects are highly confidential: we treat them as such, with delicacy and discretion. We treat our customers, our employees and our environment with kindness and respect.

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“Diversity: the art of thinking independently together.”

Malcolm Forbes, Publisher, 1957 – 1990

Our team

Our team is made up entirely of passionate and dedicated individuals, each of whom brings a wealth of experience and unique perspectives from a variety of backgrounds. Their collective commitment and expertise enriches our approach and strengthens our ability to deliver an exceptional, personalised service.

Quentin Epiney

Founder FGP Swiss & Alps

Quentin Epiney

Founder FGP Swiss & Alps

Quentin Epiney, founder of FGP Swiss & Alps, is passionate about real estate. A prop-tech entrepreneur, he focuses on the most exclusive properties in Switzerland and the French Alps, offering services tailored to the most demanding clients. FGP Swiss & Alps is a subsidiary of Groupe Comptoir Immobilier, the oldest property management company in Geneva, and excels in the management, development and sale of residential and commercial properties, under the direction of Paul and Quentin Epiney.

Sébastien Gentilini

Directeur des Opérations

Sébastien Gentilini

Directeur des Opérations

An engineer by training with over 20 years’ experience in multinationals and strategy consulting, Sébastien joined FGP Swiss & Alps at the beginning of 2022 as Director of Operations, based in Geneva. In this role, he is responsible for managing the company and its teams on a day-to-day basis, as well as developing the organisation and the brand’s image and influence. Passionate about real estate and obsessed with customer satisfaction, Sébastien is committed to making FGP Swiss & Alps the benchmark for prestige real estate in Switzerland and the French Alps.

Sarah Farih

Courtière Prestige Senior

Sarah Farih

Courtière Prestige Senior

With a passion for real estate and a wealth of experience in the aviation industry, as well as in several real estate groups in Geneva and the canton of Vaud, Sarah is an accomplished broker specialising in prestige properties. Renowned for her in-depth knowledge of the market, her ability to listen, and her rigour and professionalism, she excels at building lasting relationships with her clients, based on mutual respect and a sincere commitment to the success of their property project. Skilled and perceptive, she accompanies them at every stage of their property journey, providing comprehensive support that encompasses not only property, but also legal and financial aspects. Sarah is based at the FGP Swiss & Alps branch in Nyon and mainly covers the Côte Vaud region.

Hubert Chamorel

Courtier Prestige

Hubert Chamorel

Courtier Prestige

After an academic career at the University of Geneva, focusing on finance and management, Hubert has specialised since 2018 in the brokerage of prestigious properties, mainly in the canton of Geneva. A native of Geneva, his deep roots in the region and his in-depth understanding of the local property market enable him to offer his clients a personalised and unique service. Hubert also distinguishes himself by listening carefully and attentively to his clients’ needs, constantly striving to meet their expectations in the best possible way. His experience in showcasing exceptional and unique properties over the years has enabled him to develop a unique expertise in luxury real estate. Her aim is to create memorable real estate experiences by facilitating the connection between owners of exceptional properties and discerning buyers.

Cathelene Gelin

Courtière Prestige

Cathelene Gelin

Courtière Prestige

Cathelene joined FGP Swiss & Alps in 2024, bringing with her a wealth of experience in Geneva’s prestige real estate sector, gained through working with leading companies. Specialising in the sale and valuation of high-end residential properties in the Geneva region, she owes her in-depth knowledge of the sector to her total immersion in the business, enabling her to develop her professional network and understand the nuances and fluctuations of the local market. Her passion for her job is reflected in her commitment to customer satisfaction, always striving to exceed their expectations and offering attentive service, a personalised approach and tailored solutions. Whether assisting with the acquisition or facilitating the sale of an exceptional property, Cathelene is determined to support her clients every step of the way, offering her expertise, dedication and professionalism.

Daniel Astore

Courtier Prestige

Daniel Astore

Courtier Prestige

Born into a multicultural family, Daniel grew up in Crans-Montana, in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Having always been exposed to the demanding, international clientele who visit the resort, he has developed a great capacity for listening, as well as a keen sense of hospitality that has enabled him to create strong, lasting links with visitors of all nationalities. Self-taught and passionate, his in-depth knowledge of the Valais region and his solid network have gradually led him to move into the property sector, specialising in the brokerage of exceptional properties. After several years’ rewarding experience with a prestigious property broker in Crans-Montana, Daniel joined FGP Swiss & Alps in 2022 with the ambition of accelerating the development of his business in Crans-Montana and throughout the canton of Valais.

Laurence Rothenbuhler

Courtière Prestige

Laurence Rothenbuhler

Courtière Prestige

Laurence is an accomplished and trusted broker with years of experience in the Holy Land and on the Côte Vaudoise. Before moving into prestige real estate, Laurence developed solid expertise in human resources and recruitment with several multinationals in Geneva, enabling her to understand and meet the specific needs of her expatriate clients with precision. She then turned her attention to the relocation and sale of top-of-the-range properties, offering her clients a highly professional and personalised service with various real estate agencies in Geneva and the canton of Vaud. A keen mountain biker, Laurence also enjoys swimming in cold water in Lake Geneva, an activity that reflects her dynamism and taste for challenges.

Sarah Sefiji

Assistante des ventes

Sarah Sefiji

Assistante des ventes

After four years in the banking industry and with previous experience as a broker, Sarah has returned to real estate since 2018 as a sales and management assistant. Through this role and thanks to her fine expertise in the sector, Sarah provides comprehensive support for administrative and operational aspects, with the aim of simplifying every stage of the property process. She is also deeply committed to customer satisfaction, and strives to provide a bespoke and attentive service. Her diverse background in demanding environments, her in-depth understanding of the real estate sector and her attention to detail contribute to the excellence of FGP Swiss & Alps’ client management.

Mégane Maio

Assistante des ventes

Mégane Maio

Assistante des ventes

A graduate of a Swiss hotel school, Mégane began her career in luxury hospitality, where she learnt about rigour, high standards and the art of customer service, values that she now considers essential in her professional approach. She then developed her real estate and project management skills as a management assistant with a well-known real estate company in the Geneva area, before joining the Nyon office of FGP Swiss & Alps in 2023 as a sales assistant. Deeply committed to customer satisfaction, with a keen mind and excellent listening skills, Mégane strives to exceed customer expectations by providing a personalised, accurate and attentive service.