Moving & handover
Last minute move out cleaning: 5 steps when the handover is days away
The handover is on Wednesday and the flat is still full of boxes. Five steps for last minute move out cleaning when time is running out.
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Moving & handover
Cleaning an apartment before moving in: 5 areas to check in your new home
The keys are yours, the flat looks clean – but is it? Five areas to check and clean before you move in, and why documenting defects matters in Switzerland.
Moving & handover
Apartment handover in Switzerland: 5 things not to forget on the last day
The flat is empty and the handover is tomorrow. Five things to sort out on the last day so the inspection with the property management runs calmly.
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Cleaning blinds: tenant or landlord? 5 answers for the Swiss flat handover
External venetian blinds, roller shutters and awnings are checked at almost every Swiss handover. Who has to clean them, who repairs them – and how to do it.
Moving & handover
Clear out your basement and attic: 5 steps to proper disposal in Switzerland
The cellar compartment and attic are part of the Swiss flat handover. Five steps to clear them out, dispose of everything correctly and leave them clean.
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Remove nicotine from walls: 5 methods for walls, doors and windows
Yellow walls, sticky door frames and a lingering smell of smoke? Five methods to remove nicotine residue – and when only a stain-blocking primer will help.
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Broom clean or fully cleaned? 5 misunderstandings about the Swiss flat handover
"Broom clean" sounds simple, but at a Swiss handover it rarely means just sweeping. Five misunderstandings expats often have – and what really counts.
Moving & handover
Filling holes in walls when moving out: 5 questions before the handover
Picture hooks, shelves, a TV bracket: before the handover, the holes in your walls raise questions. Here is how to handle them without creating new problems.
Moving & handover
Apartment handover protocol in Switzerland: 5 points you need to know
The handover protocol is the key document when you leave a rented flat in Switzerland. Here is what it records, what counts as damage and why you should never sign in a hurry.
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End of tenancy cleaning checklist: room by room to a smooth handover
What Swiss property managers check at the handover, room by room – with an interactive end of tenancy cleaning checklist you can tick off as you go.
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Moving checklist Switzerland: 5 phases from giving notice to the handover
Notice periods, commune registration, mail forwarding and the handover inspection: a phase-by-phase moving checklist for Switzerland, written for expats.
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How to get your rent deposit back in Switzerland: 5 things to do before moving out
Your rent deposit is often the biggest sum you get back after a move. Five steps before and after the handover help you avoid deductions and delays.
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House handover with a garden: getting the grounds, patio and garage ready
When you move out of a detached house, the property management also inspects the outside. Here is how to get lawn, beds, patio and garage in order in good time.
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Rent deposit insurance or blocked account? Pros and cons compared
Three months' rent in one go is a lot of money when you move. Insurance instead of a deposit protects your cash flow, but it costs you every year.
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Rental agreement in Switzerland: 5 things to check before you sign
The flat is yours and the contract is on the table. These five points are worth checking before you sign and transfer the rent deposit.
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Apartment application in Switzerland: 5 documents property managers expect
For a sought-after flat, a complete file often makes the difference. Get the form, debt extract, proof of income, ID and references ready before you need them.
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Normal wear and tear: how the Swiss lifespan table decides who pays
Scratched parquet, worn carpet, yellowed walls: what you pay when you move out depends on wear, age and residual value. Here is how to read the table.
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Tenant minor repairs: what you must fix and clean yourself in Switzerland
A dripping shower hose, a blocked sink trap, wall plug holes: some jobs are down to you as a tenant, others to the property management. Here is where the line runs.
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How to dismantle furniture for a move: 5 pro tips for wardrobes, beds and tables
A wardrobe that won't fit up the stairs and a handful of screws nobody can place: photos, labelled bags and good padding spare you these surprises on moving day.
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Moving day helpers: how to organise friends and avoid the pitfalls
Friends are happy to help you move if the plan, the kit and the breaks are right. Here is how to split the jobs, protect backs and stairwells, and say thank you properly.
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Moving costs in Switzerland: 5 factors that determine the price
Why does the same move cost noticeably more with one company than another? Knowing the price drivers helps you compare quotes fairly and save in the right places.
Moving & handover
Moving house plants: 5 tips to get them to your new home undamaged
Soggy soil, icy morning air, snapped stems: with a little preparation, even a big monstera survives moving day and quickly settles into its new home.
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Moving a washing machine: 5 rules for washers and fridges on moving day
A drum that swings loose, oil in the cooling circuit: large appliances are easily damaged when you move. These five rules get your washer and fridge there intact.
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Parking permit for moving house in Switzerland: reservations and no-parking signs
With no space outside the building, you carry boxes a hundred metres or park illegally. With a permit, proper signs and some lead time, the moving van stands right at the door.
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