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Early lease termination: the 3 key deadlines to remember!

Early lease termination: the 3 key deadlines to remember!

Early lease termination is when a tenant wishes to end their rental contract before the date initially agreed. This can be due to many different factors (purchase of a new property, move for professional or personal reasons, desire to change accommodation). In this event, certain deadlines must be respected. And[...]

5 tips for saving energy and limiting rental charges

5 tips for saving energy and limiting rental charges

Avec l’augmentation des coûts de l’électricité, du pétrole et du gaz, les charges d’appartement en location connaissent aussi l’inflation. Mais comment faire des économies d’énergie dans le but de réduire vos charges locatives pour votre logement à Genève ou ailleurs en Suisse ?[...]

Which documents from a rental file cannot be requested?

Which documents from a rental file cannot be requested?

Before counting on a rental contract for the rental apartment you wish to take on, you must enquire about your application file. Goal: To convince the property owner to want to engage with you. Sometimes, candidates are ready to provide all types of supporting documents to reassure the owner or[...]

Termination of a shared tenancy: who is responsible for finding a co-tenant?

Termination of a shared tenancy: who is responsible for finding a co-tenant?

Whether you have signed a shared tenancy lease between students or spouses, terminating this type of contract is subject to specific rules, particularly with regard to finding a replacement co-tenant. The tenant who wishes to leave the property before the lease’s end date must propose a solvent candidate to the[...]

Three pointers for preparing a great rental file for an apartment in Zurich

Three pointers for preparing a great rental file for an apartment in Zurich

Preparing a rental file in Zurich, and any other city, is an essential step in Switzerland. The applicant must provide information specific to their profile and submit the necessary supporting documents. What are the 3 main points to focus on when establishing a rental file for an apartment? How to[...]

Flat share in Vevey, Switzerland: the best search strategy!

Flat share in Vevey, Switzerland: the best search strategy!

On the shores of Lake Geneva, the town of Vevey stands out for its quality of life and its exceptional natural environment. To find accommodation in the canton of Vaud, it may be interesting to consider a roommate in Vevey, Switzerland. What advice should you take into account when carrying[...]

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