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Living in Switzerland - Accommodation

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Moving to Switzerland
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Living in Switzerland
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Social Security in Europe
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Accommodation
Accommodation in Switzerland being quite expensive, few people can afford to buy property, so that many rent their homes. Average rents for a home with all modern conveniences, including kitchen and bathroom and generally unfurnished, usually payable at the beginning of the month and excluding heating, hot water, etc., are:

 

Size  Monthly rent in towns (CHF) Monthly rent in the country (CHF)
1 room  670  607
2 rooms  908  770
3 rooms  1,086  950
4 rooms  1,313  1,170
Source: 2007 structural rent survey by the Federal Statistical Office

Tenancy agreements must include the following: 

  • landlord’s and tenant’s names; 
  • identification of the rented property and its use; 
  • term (normally indefinite); 
  • rent and additional charges. 

A deposit is payable only if specified in the agreement. The amount of the deposit (not exceeding the equivalent of three months’ rent in the case of residential property) must be stated in the agreement and must be paid into an account in the tenant’s name. Properties will usually be inspected in the presence of the landlord and possibly of the previous tenant before the keys are handed over.

If you wish to purchase property, you should preferably read the booklet published by the Federal Office of Justice or contact your bank.

Text last edited on: 04/2008

Source: European Union
© European Communities, 1995-2008
Reproduction is authorised.

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