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Are you pursuing your studies far from your parents? Have you just landed your first job? You simply want to be independent? Whatever the reason, when you decide to rent your first apartment, you need a minimum of organization. Hence the interest of this checklist for renting an apartment, whether it is a furnished studio or a larger apartment.
Renting your first apartment: finding a studio to rent
✔ Define your project: before you even start looking for a place to live, you need to determine what budget you can afford for your rent. Location and surface area are the two key elements to consider before you start your search. It is also important to know if you are looking for a furnished or empty studio.
✔ Check out the ads: once you’ve drawn the outline of your rental project, start studying the market. Visit platforms such as SherlockHomes to find studio ads for rent in Switzerland.
✔ Visit the property: with SherlockHomes, you can quickly get an appointment if you are interested in an ad. Be vigilant during the visit, both on the property itself and on its environment. When it comes to renting your first apartment, you can be distracted or lack objectivity about the quality of a property.
Renting your first apartment: putting together a file
✔ Prove your creditworthiness: if you are working, you will need three times the minimum rent amount. For a complete student apartment rental application, you will need to present guarantors who have the necessary income.
✔ Attesting to the nonexistence of debts: you and/or your guarantors will need to provide a certificate of non-suit. At SherlockHomes, you can easily access a copy of the registry and even obtain a certificate of creditworthiness to strengthen your file.
✔ Offer a deposit: generally corresponding to three months’ rent, the deposit is required by the landlord to protect himself in case of default by the tenant. To provide a complete file for renting a student apartment, you will need either a bank deposit with the amount blocked, or a rent guarantee by paying an annual premium to an organization that will act as guarantor.
Renting your first apartment: moving in
✔ Sign the lease: sign the lease agreement printed by the real estate office with your potential guarantors after carefully reviewing the terms, especially regarding the rent and the lease expiration date.
✔ Validate the inventory of fixtures: when the keys of the studio to be rented are handed over, an inventory of fixtures of entry will be realized. Check that the items work for a furnished studio, and that holes, stains and signs of wear are noted in the document. Last step to rent your first apartment.
✔ Moving in: again SherlockHomes and its partner (PlanYourMove) assist you with the organization of the move and the ensuing formalities.
This article is not exhaustive and does not engage the responsibility of its author.
