Home rental blog in Switzerland

Whatever the objective of your property investment, the geographical location of your property is one of the main criteria for profitability. As a property owner, this applies in particular to rental management. Here's a look at 5 Swiss towns and cities where your project offers an excellent rate of return.

Searching for accommodation in Switzerland involves fulfilling certain administrative formalities. These obligations also apply to foreign nationals. It is therefore necessary to inquire whether or not a residence permit must be provided as part of the rental application.[...]

You're leaving for two months on a humanitarian mission or vacation on the other side of the world, and instead of leaving your apartment in Geneva vacant, you're considering subletting it on Airbnb to offset the cost of rent. While this poses no problem for a property owner, tenants must[...]

Every housing application in Switzerland requires a rental application. This is a mandatory requirement that allows the selection of candidates based on the tenant's profile. Therefore, it is important not to neglect these administrative formalities. How do you apply for rental housing in Switzerland? What steps should you take?[...]

Whether it's an apartment or a house, renting in Geneva involves complying with several administrative requirements. One of these requirements is preparing a rental application. All applications are reviewed by the landlord or the property management agency. To capture their attention, several evaluation criteria are considered in the tenant's profile.[...]

For homeowners, rental property offers a number of advantages. It allows you to benefit from tax advantages, build up your assets and earn a regular income. Managing a property requires careful planning if you are to make the most of your rental investment as quickly as possible.

You have just sent the landlord a letter terminating the tenancy agreement. Before looking for accommodation, you should find out what the outgoing tenant’s duties are. To make sure you get your deposit back, a few things generally need to be done…

If you live in the cantons of Uri, Jura, or Graubünden, which are far from urban areas, you may be concerned about finding a replacement tenant. It's true that when terminating a lease early, the tenant is responsible for proposing a new tenant. However, when you are located far from[...]

You found the perfect apartment to rent. However, your landlord informs you that they want to sell the property. They have two options: terminate the lease to sell the property without a tenant or sell the rented property. But what are your rights as a tenant? Can you challenge this[...]

You're leaving for two months on a humanitarian mission or vacation on the other side of the world, and instead of leaving your apartment in Geneva vacant, you're considering subletting it on Airbnb to offset the cost of rent. While this poses no problem for a property owner, tenants must[...]

Outgoing tenants are responsible for maintaining the flat. And to make sure that tenants return the property in good condition, there is a document that must be completed with the property management company or the landlord to attest to this: the exit inventory of fixtures. The aim for the tenant[...]

Moving can happen for various reasons, such as a job transfer or personal project. When choosing a place to live, different criteria come into play for oneself and one's family. This includes proximity to services, mobility options, and the cost of living. So, which cities in Switzerland are the cheapest?[...]