Tips for securing housing in Zurich

Well, for a small-time gal at least you know how to research ;) The Zurich housing market is indeed tight, though not as bad as it was prior to the recession. Still, though, there's a shortage of available accommodation, and you can expect there to be tons of applicants for every free apartment (even as many as 50).

Securing accommodation in Zurich is not as simple as a first-come-first serve basis. The real estate agency and the landlord go through the applications and pick the most suitable tenant. So once you  have your residence permit, which you'll need, try and arrive at appointments first, fill out an application for soon as, and come prepared with additional paperwork (like your employment contract, proof of solvency, and something known as a Auszug aus dem Betreibunsregister, which shows you have no oustanding debt. You can get this last document from the local constituency office, a place known as a Kreisburo.

For more useful info check out the "Renting Property in Zurich" page on Expat Arrivals.com

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