ORGANISE THE VIEWING

Find an apartment in Switzerland while living abroad.

Distance, time differences and limited local knowledge can be managed with a clear search profile, local appointments and structured documentation.

WHAT MATTERS

Prepare, attend and evaluate the appointment clearly

A viewing is more than a quick walk-through. Questions, priorities, photo or video permissions and the required scope should be agreed before the appointment. This makes impressions easier to compare and open points easier to follow up.

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People who do not yet live in Switzerland cannot attend every appointment at short notice. Documents, availability and decision routes should therefore be prepared early. Local representation can make viewings possible but does not replace the client’s final decision.

PRACTICAL CHECKLIST
  • Connect workplace, commuting radius and start date
  • Set availability across time zones
  • Organise foreign and Swiss documents early
  • Plan remote or in-person representation
  • Consider temporary accommodation as an option
01

Connect workplace, commuting radius and start date

This point is recorded as part of the search profile before contact and viewing.

02

Set availability across time zones

This point is recorded as part of the search profile before contact and viewing.

03

Organise foreign and Swiss documents early

This point is recorded as part of the search profile before contact and viewing.

THE STANDIN PROCESS

From the requirement to a documented decision.

01

Set the objective

Clarify which decision the viewing should support.

02

Collect questions

Prioritise mandatory criteria, risks and missing information.

03

Confirm the appointment

Verify contact, access and permitted documentation.

04

Review systematically

Record rooms, condition, surroundings and relevant details.

05

Evaluate the report

Compare the results with the search profile and other properties.

FREQUENT QUESTIONS

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Can I search without being present in Switzerland?

Yes. Contacts and viewings can be prepared or represented where the providers agree.

Which documents do I need from abroad?

Requirements vary. Identity, employment, income and residence status are often relevant.

Can StandIn sign the lease for me?

Viewing or coordination services do not automatically include signing a lease.

START A RENTAL PROPERTY SEARCH

Create the search profile and activate coordination.

Describe the region, budget, property type, timing and personal requirements in one structured request.

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