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Living in Switzerland - Accommodation

Contents:
Introduction

Moving to Switzerland
Registration Procedures
The Residence Permit
Moving Goods
Moving Plants & Animals
Moving Financial Assets
Moving Cars
The Driving Licence
Finding Accommodation
Finding a School

Living in Switzerland
The System
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Cost of Living
Shopping
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Cultural & Social Life
Educational System
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The Health System

Social Security
Social Security in Europe
E forms: General Overview
General Organisation
Sickness Insurance
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EU Health Card
Unemployment Benefits

Working in Switzerland
Recruitment
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Recognition of Qualifications
Conclusion of Contracts
Amendments of Contracts
Remuneration
Working Time
Vocational Training
Annual Leave
Leave: Sickness, Maternity
End of Employment
Employment of Women
Special Categories
Occupational Risks
Sexual Harassment
Representation of Workers
Work Disputes
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  640 560
2 rooms  870 720
3 rooms  1 050 890
4 rooms  1 300 1 090
Source: 2003 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: 12/2007

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

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