Find Your Ideal Home: Explore Houses with Ample Space for Families or Privacy.
If you are dreaming of renting a house in Switzerland, then begin your search at newhome.ch. Whether you are looking for a holiday home in beautiful Tessin, a detached house in the countryside or an urban villa in one of the Swiss cities, you will find a wide range of properties to rent at newhome.ch.
Specify your budget and criteria
Be aware of your possible budget when starting your property search. What can you and do you want to spend on the rent for a house? Bear in mind the tried-and-tested rule of thumb that landlords and letting agencies also use as a guide: Don’t spend more than a third of your available gross income on the rent for a house, apartment or room. If you bear this in mind, you will increase the likelihood of being accepted to rent your dream home.
Alongside the budget, consider your desired criteria, such as your preferred location, the number of rooms, size of the living area, size of the garden, number of parking spaces or garage, amenities, and much more. By doing this, you will gain search results that are tailored to your needs.
Consider the higher utility and service charges when renting a house
As wonderful as it is to rent an entire house, don’t lose sight of the utility and service charges. Unlike renting an apartment in an apartment building, where the utility and service charges are shared by several parties, you need to cover these costs yourself when you are renting a house. They can also be much higher for a house than you might be used to from renting an apartment. If you are dreaming of renting an old house with lots of small rooms, you can expect higher heating and utility and service charges right from the start.
Do you know who is responsible for maintenance?
A further aspect is maintaining the property. The larger the plot, the surrounding garden or the private drive, the more expenses need to be taken into account. Who pays to maintain the villa’s garden? Who waters all of the plants in summer? Who clears the snow in winter? This is usually covered by the utility and service charges paid by the tenant. The lease will indicate the respective arrangements.
Rent, or buy instead? It’s worthwhile for you
If you’re looking at one of the houses to rent on newhome.ch, always make sure you also check the age and condition of the property. The pictures and basic information often indicate to you that other costs could be incurred alongside the stated price. If you are planning to rent a new property in the long term and have the necessary equity capital, it might also be possible for you to buy instead of renting. Due to the attractive interest rate environment in Switzerland, it is worth arranging a meeting with your main bank.
Replace the debt collection statements with the digital creditworthiness certificate from CreditTrust
Whether renting or buying a house or apartment, you always need to provide various documents as a property seeker. These include the debt collection statement. Many landlords and letting agencies make use of the digital alternative from CreditTrust, which speeds up the allocation of property and makes it easier for all those involved. You can order the CreditTrust creditworthiness certificate here: https://www.newhome.ch/blog/en/credittrust-en/#tenants
More information, checklists and tips on searching for property can be found in our Advisor.
If you would like to let your house, you can place your listing on newhome.ch for 14 days free of charge as a private individual. In our Advisor area, you will find relevant information and news about letting and advertising.