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Nov 24, 2010 @ 12:30

Hey guys,

I'm moving to Geneva with my wife and daughter at the beginning of January and currently searching for a flat to rent. (I will be working at Petit Lancy.)

I'm not familiar with the different areas of the city and I would like to hear your view about the pros and cons of the different areas (cost of rent, access to public transportation etc.).

Also, I am also considering living in France and coming to Geneva to work every day. in such case, do you know which towns/cities in France are recommended and where can I find relevant ads (in English as I don't speak any French)

Thanks in advance for the help!

Yonathan

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Hey guys,

I'm moving to Geneva with my wife and daughter at the beginning of January and currently searching for a flat to rent. (I will be working at Petit Lancy.)

I'm not familiar with the different areas of the city and I would like to hear your view about the pros and cons of the different areas (cost of rent, access to public transportation etc.).

Thanks in advance for the help!

Yonathan

Yonathan VolkowNov 24, 2010 @ 12:30

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Re: Flat hunting Geneva/France

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Nov 24, 2010 @ 20:19

Hello Yonathan and family! and Welcome to Geneva!

Life in Geneva is great... except when it comes to flat hunting...
both in terms of availability and prices!
but... please do not be discouraged, we all went through and survived:-))

I collected some previous threads on this exciting subject that should give you a general picture as well as warnings on scams!!

For ads, the GLocals Classifieds is one very good starting point for English-only speakers and includes offers in neighbouring France towns.

Now... some good news! You will find in Geneva a great English-speaking community... all ages, singles, families, etc.

For districts and prices... it seems to me that -apartments- in the areas close to the International Organizations [many UN organizations' headquarters], i.e. Petit-Sacconex, Grand-Sacconex... are the more expensive ones. And then, the further away you move away from the 'International' area, the better it gets.

Otherwise, public transport in Geneva is excellent as it works in perfect Swiss style.

To be considered... Geneva is such a small city (I think some 15 km from one end to the other) that in the end -it might be the choice of your daughter's school- or -that of a nice environment for daily life- that will determine your choice of your new home.

Neighbouring towns on the France side are quite pleasant, and soooo close to Geneva that they feel like part of it, in particular Ferney-Voltaire -connected by Geneva public transport buses- is a favourite location of probably half of the Geneva expats.

Wish you Good luck with your search!

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