In Switzerland, moving dates are often tied to customary termination dates. Those who plan early and choose the date well move more relaxed and often more cheaply.
The customary termination dates
In many cantons there are customary termination dates, often end of March, end of June and end of September. On these dates, many people move at the same time – demand for moving companies is then high.
The optimal date
Weekday moves outside the customary dates are cheaper and more flexible. Mid-month is often quieter than the end. If you can choose freely, avoid the high-demand periods.
Termination and deadlines
Observe your notice period, usually three months for a customary date. If you want to leave earlier, you need a reasonable replacement tenant. Coordinate the end of the old lease and the start of the new one.
Avoiding overlap
Ideally, plan a few days of overlap between the two homes. This gives you time to move, clean and hand over without stress. However, too long an overlap costs double rent.