Hi GLocals,

Great website for people moving! As everyone here, we're also facing the housing challenge. We will be arriving in geneva in January 2018 and won't have time for a big housing hunt beforehand (we're also missing an employment contract, domicile and other things the Regie might want).

For this reason we'll probably try Airbnb for a month, to then find a place for a more permanent stay. Does this sound like the right way to go? What are typical start dates of contracts? (e.g. February 1st is a Thursday).

I also read contradicting stories about living in France. Some people recommend because it would be cheaper. Others say it's the same price and even others just hate the commuting and want to move. I'll probably work in Lausanne, so for me a commute will be necesary anyway. My girlfriend will have an internship in Geneva.

Anything else that comes to mind: please let us know!