Switzerland · Renting as an expat
Win the Swiss apartment race with a complete rental dossier
Check how strong your application is, fix what's missing, and send an agency-ready file — before the next viewing fills up.
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1.0%
national vacancy rate (2025-06-01)
CHF 17–18
debt register extract, anywhere in CH
5 cities
covered with local document channels
Three steps to a stronger file
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Answer ten questions
City, permit, income, documents — two minutes, no signup.
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Get your fix-list
A score plus a personalised plan for every missing piece.
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Apply complete
Generate the letter, assemble one PDF, beat the queue.
Guides
All guides- 01 Betreibungsauszug for Rental Applications: Cost, Ordering by Canton, Validity
- 02 Documents for Renting an Apartment in Switzerland: the Complete Dossier Checklist
- 03 No Betreibungsauszug Yet? Applying for a Swiss Apartment Without Swiss Credit History
- 04 Swiss Rental Deposit: Blocked Account vs Rental Guarantee (SwissCaution, Firstcaution, goCaution)
- 05 Swiss Rental Scams: Red Flags to Check Before You Pay Anything
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Frequently asked questions
What is a rental dossier?
It is the complete application file Swiss landlords expect: ID, proof of income, a debt-register extract (Betreibungsauszug), references and a short cover letter. When several people apply for the same flat, the strongest, most complete dossier wins.
Do I need a Betreibungsauszug (debt-register extract)?
Almost every landlord asks for one — it shows you have no open debt-collection cases. You can order it from your commune for around CHF 17–18. New to Switzerland and cannot get one yet? There are accepted alternatives.
Is the dossier check free?
Yes. Both the dossier check and the cover-letter generator are completely free, with no signup — they run entirely in your browser.
Can I apply as a newcomer without a Swiss credit history?
Yes. The tools and guides cover the newcomer case directly: what to provide instead of a Swiss debt-register extract, and how to word your application so landlords trust it.
Is my data private?
Everything runs in your browser. Your answers, salary details and letters are never uploaded, stored or seen by us.