Switzerland Guide: Housing & Rentals
Finding accommodation can be a time-consuming task, especially in a foreign country. Our housing guide explains where to look for appartments and accommodation, how to deal with local estate agents and what to bear in mind before signing a rental contract.-
The rental market Is it hard to find accommodation?
In many regions of Switzerland it is extremely difficult to find affordable accommodation. In larger cities, it is even harder to find unexpensive apartments! more » -
Getting started How to prepare your housing search in Switzerland
Looking for an apartment in Switzerland can be a time-consuming and nerve-wracking experience. Whatever you do, give yourself plenty of time as you will be much more likely to get what you are looking for this way. more » -
Classifieds Big choice - big competition
Classified advertisements for flats can be found in many local newspapers, particularly in the Wednesday and weekend editions. more » -
Estate agents How to deal with paid search services
Real estate agents ( Makler, agences immobilières) are private agents or companies that deal in the rental and sale of property. The addresses of estate agents can be found in the Yellow Pages. more » -
Alternative options Student accommodation and shared flats
For those on a small budget, student accommodations or share flats can be an alterantive to renting a full apartment. more » -
Household & utilities What to take care of when moving in
When moving into a new apartment you often have to take care of a lot of things that might work differently in Switzerland than in your home country. The following list should help you to get started. more »