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A LOCAL CONTACT
The Swiss market, explained simply
Lease, rent deposit, check-in inspection, application: we guide you through local practices to avoid unpleasant surprises.
FIMMO · PROPERTY SEARCH AGENT
Expatriate relocation and housing in Lausanne.
Moving to Switzerland for work or with your family? We find the home that suits you, negotiate for you and guide you through the practices of the Swiss rental market.
EXPATRIATES & NEWCOMERS
A new life in Switzerland.
A home tailored to you.
In the Lake Geneva region, the most sought-after family homes do not stay on the market for long. A local partner saves you precious time.
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A REMOTE SEARCH
Your home found before you arrive
We target properties, organise viewings and present you with a reasoned shortlist, wherever you are.
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NEGOTIATION
Beyond the search
Parking spaces, move-in date, special conditions: we defend your needs with property managers and owners.
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FAMILIES & PROFESSIONALS
For renting and buying alike
Family flat, house or pied-à-terre: support in French, English or German, from your criteria to signature.
CASE STUDY · PULLY
Finding the home,
and everything that comes with it.
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The project
An expatriate family wanted to settle in Pully, with a precise budget, in a 3.5- or 4.5-room flat: highly sought-after sizes that stay on the rental market for only a short time.
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The challenge
The family needed at least two parking spaces, whereas buildings often provide only one per flat.
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Our solution
In addition to finding the property, we negotiated with the property manager and with the neighbouring tenant, who agreed to give up a parking space he was not using.
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The result
The family secured its home in Pully with two parking spaces instead of one.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
01Can I start my search before arriving in Switzerland?
Yes. We define your criteria remotely, prepare your application and keep you informed at every step. We can carry out viewings for you, or accompany you to advise you. Wherever possible, however, we recommend that you see the property yourself before committing.
02How can I rent without a history in Switzerland?
Property managers generally ask for a residence permit (or a letter from your employer), an employment contract or payslips, and a rent deposit guarantee, which can amount to up to three months’ rent for a home. Without a local history, a carefully prepared application makes all the difference: we help you prepare it.
03Can you negotiate the terms of the lease?
Yes. Beyond the search, we liaise with the property manager to defend your needs: move-in date, parking spaces, cellar or other special conditions.
04How much do your services cost?
For a rental, our fee is one month’s net rent, payable when the lease is signed. For a purchase, it is 1% of the purchase price, payable on signature before the notary. No signature, no fee.
05Which languages do you work in?
We support you in French, English and German.
WELCOME TO FRENCH-SPEAKING SWITZERLAND