First flat in Switzerland is probably furnished and temporary because your stay is rather short or your move of household goods takes time. In addition, you probably want to take your time to explore the different neiborhoods of Lausanne, consider the countryside versus city and residential villages. Temporary apartments are expensive because dwellings are an all-in solution, including utilities, oven times insurances, internet, bed linen, dish ware and eventually parking. Pl

Safety deposit for your apartment rental You have just signed up for your apartment lease contract? There are 4 tasks to complete before the key handover: 1) Rental contract duly signed 2) Safety deposit 3) Proof of first month payment 4) Liability insurance The crucial task is the Safety deposit, in French “garantie de loyer”. The amount usually corresponds to 3 months’ rent, as per rental contract. It is not a usual bank transfer but a special and se

Rental accommodation in the Lake Geneva area has a vacancy rate of below 0,5 % (source: OFS 2022)! Obtaining your best choice might be a challenge. Be ready for your rental application before you start visiting. Your application should include: - Rental application (usually to be downloaded from the real estate’s website) - Last 3 months pay slips - Copies of ID/Passport - Copy of work permit if applicable - Extract of non-dept -

You are new in Switzerland or about to relocated and are looking for accommodation? You may start with a rental accommodation as many of our clients do…. What are the main pro and cons of renting? Pros: + Short term commitment in a city you are not familiar yet + Fix monthly spending + Landlord organises and pays for maintenance costs + Less time spent on real estate market analyses Cons: - Freedom of creating your place according to your taste - No

The salary proposal with your new offer is tempting. However, are you aware of Switzerland’s costs of living? Here are some examples for a family with 2 children, per month (approximative): Apartment with 3 bedrooms: CHF 3’400.- Groceries per family: CHF 1’900.- Mandatory health, min coverage: CHF 1'100.- to 1'200 Crèche, per day: CHF 140.- 10 Gbit/s Internet / TV : CHF 35.- to 95.- Below a non-exhaustive list of costs of livin

Have you thought of taking pictures during your entry inspection? At the moment of inspection, all seems clearly agreed with the real estate agent and in order. But in the excitement of moving into your new home, don’t forget to take photos which you keep in case of need at the exit inspection. Do you benefit of the support with Cocooning? If so, we are taking care of checking the apartment, the paperwork, the follow up with the real estate on repairs, the photos and so much

Stuck abroad due to quarantine or home office measures? What needs to be done if you are leaving your apartment / house unattended for a long period of time? Ask a neighbor, a friend, or a colleague to do the following tasks while you are absent: - To air thoroughly all rooms to avoid moisture - Empty the fridge and freezer, clean, switch it off and leave the door open - Empty mailbox, have your personal mail temporarily forwarded and dispose advertisement - Coordinate clea

What are the key words for a successful house hunting? PROACTIVE & QUICK! Get informed about the current real estate market and its requirements, prepare a complete application file, consult the latest adds and be one of the first visitor! Decide quickly if you apply or continue your visits! #relocation #accommodation #househunting #apartmentsearch