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THE ALTURA METHOD
A discreet approach in three steps.
1. LISTEN
In a private conversation, you tell us what you are looking for or what you wish to sell.
2. INTRODUCE
We identify the right counterpart in our network and introduce the parties, with full confidentiality.
3. HAND OVER
The parties then continue directly, with their own advisors. We remain available throughout.
THE TEAM
ALTURA is a small, women-led private office.
MONICA GICOT, FOUNDER
SHANIA GICOT, CHIEF OF STAFF
Monica founded ALTURA Private Office after more than 20 years in international trade, logistics and customs, working on cross-border operations for demanding clients. Based in Lausanne, she works in French and Spanish and connects owners, buyers and investors through a network built on trust, rigor and discretion.
Shania works alongside Monica on ALTURA’s introductions and is the first point of contact for our international, English-speaking network. She coordinates the first exchanges between the parties and makes sure every conversation stays discreet, clear and well followed up.
WHY ALTURA
CROSS-BORDER EXPERTISE
Twenty years of international operations: she knows how a transaction crosses borders in practice, from documentation to compliance.
ONE DIRECT CONTACT
You deal with the founder from the very first conversation, with no layers in between.
CROSS-BORDER EXPERTISE
Based in Lausanne, ALTURA works privately, with full confidentiality at every step.
Monica is also the founder of Qhanati, a Swiss luxury travel house serving a premium international clientele.
DISCOVER ALTURA PRIVATE OFFICE
A TRUSTED INTRODUCTION PARTNER.
ALTURA Private Office is a discreet real estate advisory service connecting discerning buyers, investors and owners with exceptional properties around the world.
Beyond identifying remarkable residences, we introduce the right parties to one another and coordinate the first steps of the conversation, always with full confidentiality. Negotiation, legal and financial matters are handled directly by the parties and their own advisors.
