
How to rent accommodation in French-speaking Switzerland as a student?

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Finding a rental property in Switzerland takes between 3 and 6 months on average
Finding a place
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The cost of your monthly rent should represent maximum a third of your income
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Rent is always paid on the 1st of the month for the month in advance
Rent
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You must be able to block a warranty deposit of 3 months rent
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You may also use a warranty company. We work with FirstCaution which offers a 50% discount.
Guarantee
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Passport or identity card of all occupants
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Your pay slips or your guarantor's pay slips
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Your employment contract or that of your guarantor
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Your certificate of studies
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Your application for a residence permit
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A certificate of absence of debts from your current country
In Switzerland - to be ordered from the Office des Poursuites
In Germany - Betreibungsauszug
In Italy - Estratto del registro delle esecuzioni
Documents required for an application
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Submit your application in the language of the canton
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Be ready and prepared!
As soon as a lot becomes available, you must be able to make your request with all the documents as quickly as possible.