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Jun 7, 2010 @ 10:47

Hi all,


My wife and I will be arriving in Geneva next month and need to settle on some temporary accomodation until we can sort out a proper apartment and lease.  Our initial thought was to go for a serviced apartment but having a look online has shown that this is going to be an expensive exercise and many are not really that great either.  Money is obviously an issue and if it is going to take us 3 months or more to find an apartment I want to keep the costs down as much as possible.


So what did everyone else do when they first arrived in Geneva?  Is serviced apartment the best/only way to go?  Sublet or flat share seems to be the only other alternative, but is not really something we want to do and is down the list as a last resort really.  What about long term agreements with hotels, is this a viable otpion.


Would really like to hear what other ppls experiences were.


Cheers,


Sam.

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Hi all,


My wife and I will be arriving in Geneva next month and need to settle on some temporary accomodation until we can sort out a proper apartment and lease.  Our initial thought was to go for a serviced apartment but having a look online has shown that this is going to be an expensive exercise and many are not really that great either.  Money is obviously an issue and if it is going to take us 3 months or more to find an apartment I want to keep the costs down as much as possible.


So what did everyone else do when they first arrived in Geneva?  Is serviced apartment the best/only way to go?  Sublet or flat share seems to be the only other alternative, but is not really something we want to do and is down the list as a last resort really.  What about long term agreements with hotels, is this a viable otpion.


Would really like to hear what other ppls experiences were.


Cheers,


Sam.


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Jun 7, 2010 @ 12:05

citadines in Ferney Voltaire, France.

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citadines in Ferney Voltaire, France.


Susan61, Jun 7, 2010 @ 12:05
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Jun 7, 2010 @ 12:50

Hi,


try to find something to sublet on ghi (www.ghi.ch).


Otherwise, try with people renting appartments but that is not the best period as holidays start in July.


Otherwise: campsite! ;-)


Probably difficult to find something for 3 months. I think it is a good opportunity for you to try several places in or around geneva!


Good luck!


Steph

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Hi,


try to find something to sublet on ghi (www.ghi.ch).


Otherwise, try with people renting appartments but that is not the best period as holidays start in July.


Otherwise: campsite! ;-)


Probably difficult to find something for 3 months. I think it is a good opportunity for you to try several places in or around geneva!


Good luck!


Steph


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Jun 10, 2010 @ 08:45

Dear Sammy,


Me and my girlfriend just arrived in Geneva a week ago from Paris. We checked out the ads posted on glocals and were recommended a few apparthotels. One of them seemed nice and the fares are reasonable.


www.residencephilippe.fr


Would you be interested in renting a unfurnished studio of 35m2 in Ferney-Voltaire, starting from July 1st? The rent is EURO 700-750.-, all included. We have an option on that one and could help you to get in touch with the landlady if you like.


Best wishes,
Mathieu

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Dear Sammy,


Me and my girlfriend just arrived in Geneva a week ago from Paris. We checked out the ads posted on glocals and were recommended a few apparthotels. One of them seemed nice and the fares are reasonable.


www.residencephilippe.fr


Would you be interested in renting a unfurnished studio of 35m2 in Ferney-Voltaire, starting from July 1st? The rent is EURO 700-750.-, all included. We have an option on that one and could help you to get in touch with the landlady if you like.


Best wishes,
Mathieu


Mathieu Ballu, Jun 10, 2010 @ 08:45
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Jun 12, 2010 @ 03:01

Hey Mathieu, thanks for the tip.  We will be keeping ourselves to the Geneva city area and surrounds so are not looking for something within Ferney-Voltaire or FR. Thanks for the offer.


 


What are the rules with subletting in Geneva?  Legality depends on the original lease agreement I assume?  I'm a bit cautious about subletting as I've heard some bad stories from friends (in france) who have arrived to discover the apartment doesn't exist or have landlord problems etc.

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Hey Mathieu, thanks for the tip.  We will be keeping ourselves to the Geneva city area and surrounds so are not looking for something within Ferney-Voltaire or FR. Thanks for the offer.


 


What are the rules with subletting in Geneva?  Legality depends on the original lease agreement I assume?  I'm a bit cautious about subletting as I've heard some bad stories from friends (in france) who have arrived to discover the apartment doesn't exist or have landlord problems etc.


Sammy J, Jun 12, 2010 @ 03:01
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Jun 12, 2010 @ 10:34

In Geneva, someone who wants to sublet his or her apartment has to get written authorization from their landlord/rental agency. The landlord will also ascertain that the subletter is not asking you to pay much more rent than they are paying themselves. You should ensure that they have shown you this authorization before agreeing to anything.


 As they remain the principal responsible party for the apartment during the sublet, they may ask you for a deposit and ask you to get insurance in case of damage. 


hope this helps

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In Geneva, someone who wants to sublet his or her apartment has to get written authorization from their landlord/rental agency. The landlord will also ascertain that the subletter is not asking you to pay much more rent than they are paying themselves. You should ensure that they have shown you this authorization before agreeing to anything.


 As they remain the principal responsible party for the apartment during the sublet, they may ask you for a deposit and ask you to get insurance in case of damage. 


hope this helps


AdeyMakonnen, Jun 12, 2010 @ 10:34
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Jun 12, 2010 @ 12:21

Hi all,

My wife and I will be arriving in Geneva next month and need to settle on some temporary accomodation until we can sort out a proper apartment and lease.  Our initial thought was to go for a serviced apartment but having a look online has shown that this is going to be an expensive exercise and many are not really that great either.  Money is obviously an issue and if it is going to take us 3 months or more to find an apartment I want to keep the costs down as much as possible.

So what did everyone else do when they first arrived in Geneva?  Is serviced apartment the best/only way to go?  Sublet or flat share seems to be the only other alternative, but is not really something we want to do and is down the list as a last resort really.  What about long term agreements with hotels, is this a viable otpion.

Would really like to hear what other ppls experiences were.

Cheers,

Sam.


Jun 7, 10 10:47

you should check the residences in Geneva, although they r not that cheap.

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you should check the residences in Geneva, although they r not that cheap.


Nathalie B, Jun 12, 2010 @ 12:21
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Jun 12, 2010 @ 19:54

I just arrived this week and have a furnished apt in Geneva (Acacias) and its been great.  It's not cheap but you could potentially take on the month to month lease after I find a perm. apt.  Its number one on my "to do" list

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I just arrived this week and have a furnished apt in Geneva (Acacias) and its been great.  It's not cheap but you could potentially take on the month to month lease after I find a perm. apt.  Its number one on my "to do" list


Julie K, Jun 12, 2010 @ 19:54
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Jun 14, 2010 @ 08:09

hi mathieu!


I'm a french student, and I just join the community because I have to go to geneva. Will your offer for the unfurnished studio be avalable for me too???


I'm going to geneva in 2-3days to find something, and visit.


I'll be waiting for your answer,


cheers


Priscillia

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hi mathieu!


I'm a french student, and I just join the community because I have to go to geneva. Will your offer for the unfurnished studio be avalable for me too???


I'm going to geneva in 2-3days to find something, and visit.


I'll be waiting for your answer,


cheers


Priscillia


priscillia A, Jun 14, 2010 @ 08:09
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Jun 14, 2010 @ 09:12

Try this site: http://www.gerpar.ch/IndexEn.htm

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Try this site: http://www.gerpar.ch/IndexEn.htm


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Jun 15, 2010 @ 09:29

you should check the residences in Geneva, although they r not that cheap.


Jun 12, 10 12:21

What residences are these exactly, do you have any names?

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What residences are these exactly, do you have any names?


Sammy J, Jun 15, 2010 @ 09:29
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Jun 15, 2010 @ 09:38

residences mt-blanc http://www.residence-mont-blanc.ch/homepage/homepage.php


cite verdaine http://www.cite-verdaine.ch/


and residence st james http://www.st-james.ch/

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residences mt-blanc http://www.residence-mont-blanc.ch/homepage/homepage.php


cite verdaine http://www.cite-verdaine.ch/


and residence st james http://www.st-james.ch/


Nathalie B, Jun 15, 2010 @ 09:38
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Jun 16, 2010 @ 09:10

Thanks for those links Nathalie and Lokum, a few of those places were new to me, but WOW some of them can be expensive!

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Thanks for those links Nathalie and Lokum, a few of those places were new to me, but WOW some of them can be expensive!


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Jun 17, 2010 @ 22:07

Stay in a hotel if you can afford...


Be prepared that it may take years in Geneva to get a reasonably priced apartment...


 


 

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Stay in a hotel if you can afford...


Be prepared that it may take years in Geneva to get a reasonably priced apartment...


 


 


Jean j, Jun 17, 2010 @ 22:07
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Jun 17, 2010 @ 22:27

I moved 6 times then finally stayed one month in a furnished appartment through an agency - expensive as h*** but it is Geneva :-)

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I moved 6 times then finally stayed one month in a furnished appartment through an agency - expensive as h*** but it is Geneva :-)


Caroline K, Jun 17, 2010 @ 22:27
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Jun 17, 2010 @ 22:45

We had a relocation agent show us some options and went with one, a reasonably nice appartment in Plainpalais. Very expensive and the city turned out to be a lot of hassles, with traffic congestion, no parking etc. So as soon as we could we bought an appartment in Bellevue, just outside Geneva. Life's a lot easier now, the monthly cash-out costs are around 30% lower and the appartment is much nicer. Unfortunately buying is not easy either, but for those interested Glocals puts on very good information seminars that explain it all.


For renting, seems there are two separate markets: those for expats who can afford high rents, and those for local Genevois, the bulk of whom cannot.

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We had a relocation agent show us some options and went with one, a reasonably nice appartment in Plainpalais. Very expensive and the city turned out to be a lot of hassles, with traffic congestion, no parking etc. So as soon as we could we bought an appartment in Bellevue, just outside Geneva. Life's a lot easier now, the monthly cash-out costs are around 30% lower and the appartment is much nicer. Unfortunately buying is not easy either, but for those interested Glocals puts on very good information seminars that explain it all.


For renting, seems there are two separate markets: those for expats who can afford high rents, and those for local Genevois, the bulk of whom cannot.


Cees K, Jun 17, 2010 @ 22:45
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Jun 20, 2010 @ 15:01

Dear Sammy,

Me and my girlfriend just arrived in Geneva a week ago from Paris. We checked out the ads posted on glocals and were recommended a few apparthotels. One of them seemed nice and the fares are reasonable.

www.residencephilippe.fr

Would you be interested in renting a unfurnished studio of 35m2 in Ferney-Voltaire, starting from July 1st? The rent is EURO 700-750.-, all included. We have an option on that one and could help you to get in touch with the landlady if you like.

Best wishes,
Mathieu


Jun 10, 10 08:45

dear matthieu,


is your offer for the unfurnished room always avalable ?


thanks, priscillia

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dear matthieu,


is your offer for the unfurnished room always avalable ?


thanks, priscillia


priscillia A, Jun 20, 2010 @ 15:01
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Jun 20, 2010 @ 18:27

My company rented me a furnished apartment through homesweethome.ch

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My company rented me a furnished apartment through homesweethome.ch


Leon J, Jun 20, 2010 @ 18:27
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Jun 21, 2010 @ 15:47

 


Here are a few other residences -- these are in Divonne and are less expensive than those in Geneva.


 www.homebusiness.fr

 www.citea.com

 www.hotel-residences.com


 

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Here are a few other residences -- these are in Divonne and are less expensive than those in Geneva.


 www.homebusiness.fr

 www.citea.com

 www.hotel-residences.com


 


Barak Richman, Jun 21, 2010 @ 15:47
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