utilities services & details



Moving into housing in Switzerland -- whether short-term, long-term, rental or purchased -- involves a number of steps to be taken prior to or upon the move. These include:

  • paying the security deposit and the first month's rent
  • obtaining third party liability insurance for the unit
  • ordering unit ID plates for entries, lifts, & doorbells
  • installing shower or window curtain rods
  • mounting basic ceiling lighting fixtures
  • registering with the utilities and services authorities
  • locating the nearest recycling centres
  • locating housekeepers of differents languages
  • and more