Original Reddit post

So I’m getting divorced and can no longer justify this large apartment. I am considering moving to somewhere smaller but am confused about a couple of things as this would be my first time moving in Switzerland.

  1. Do you start looking and already let your current landlord know, or wait until you found and got confirmed for the new place? Would this mean I have to financially prepare for an ‘overlap’ in rent?
  2. Is it true that landlords will favor people who’s income is around 3x the rent? In my current flat the rent is 37% of my take-home pay. Will I have a hard time getting approved for a cheaper apartment (looking at around 25% of my income)?
  3. Are there any online maps that show travel time zones by OV to specific locations in Zurich? E.g. Show me anywhere within 30 mins travel to this location. Much appreciated if someone could give me some clues to this. Thanks! submitted by /u/BohemianCyberpunk

Originally posted by u/BohemianCyberpunk on r/Switzerland