Moving to Collex-Bossy is nothing like a city-centre move: this is a rural municipality in the north of the canton of Geneva, made up of two villages, countryside and woodland, right on the French border. To move to Collex-Bossy, you need to think about village access, villas and, often, crossing the border. Describe your project online: professional removal companies in the area will get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote. Finding a mover in Collex-Bossy takes just a few minutes.
Collex and Bossy: two villages, homes with character
Collex-Bossy lies on the right bank, in the north of the canton. The municipality brings together the villages of Collex and Bossy, surrounded by countryside and woodland. You will mostly find village houses and villas here, a far cry from the urban density of central Geneva.
For a move, this changes things. A house often has several floors, with a cellar, attic or garage to empty. The volume to transport is generally larger than for a flat: garden furniture, tools, bicycles, cellar storage. A villa with an internal staircase means some bulky furniture needs dismantling and a protected route for the floors.
Rental homes exist too, and their occupants are subject to the same lease rules as in the rest of Switzerland. Whether you are leaving a house or taking one, state in your request the number of rooms, the floors and the contents of the cellar or garage: these are what allow the movers to estimate the work correctly.
Access, parking and floors in Collex-Bossy
In a village, access varies from one property to the next. Some houses are served by a wide road with space in front of the entrance; others by a lane or narrower track where a large lorry struggles to manoeuvre. Tell your removal company about the access: width of the road, presence of a courtyard, a gate, a slope or a tight bend. These details determine the size of the lorry and the carrying distance between the door and the vehicle.
For a multi-storey villa, the internal staircases are the point to watch: long furniture, bedding, wardrobes. If a piece of furniture will not fit up the stairs, a furniture lift through the window or balcony may be needed (see furniture lift). In winter, a snowy or icy road can slow down loading and make it harder for the lorry to approach, especially away from the main roads.
If the lorry or the furniture lift has to occupy the public road, prior authorisation from the commune or the police may be required. Contact the commune a few days, or even a few weeks, before the date, and read our guide on the parking permit for moving day. If you have a private courtyard or driveway, the lorry can sometimes park there without asking anyone.
When to move to Collex-Bossy?
The right time depends first on your lease. The notice period is three months for the date set by local custom or, failing that, for the end of a lease quarter (art. 266c of the Swiss Code of Obligations, CO), unless your contract provides for longer. Customary dates vary by canton and commune: check your lease. Notice must be given in writing (art. 266l CO), and for the family home, the spouse or registered partner must expressly consent (art. 266m and 266n CO).
Around the customary dates, removal companies are in great demand: book early, especially if you want a specific date. If you need to leave before the lease ends, you can be released by putting forward a solvent replacement tenant willing to take over the lease on the same terms (art. 264 CO). Our guide on terminating a lease in Switzerland explains the procedure.
The season matters too: in winter, snow and ice can make access to houses harder, while in summer the heat makes carrying more tiring. Spring and autumn are generally more comfortable, but slots fill up quickly.
Administrative steps for a move to Collex-Bossy
Every move must be reported to the residents’ registration office (contrôle des habitants): your departure in the old commune, your arrival in the new one, within the deadline set by the canton. In many communes, you can register online via eMoving (eUmzugCH). Our guide on registering with the commune helps you avoid forgetting anything.
Also remember to have your mail forwarded, to give your new address to your suppliers and your insurer, and to prepare the move-out inspection (état des lieux): full cleaning, handing back the keys, any repairs. When moving into a new home, the rental deposit cannot exceed three months’ rent (art. 257e CO); it is paid into a blocked account in your name.
With the border so close, many moves are cross-border. If you are leaving for France or arriving from abroad, customs and residence permit formalities are added: find out early from the relevant authorities and see our page on moving between France and Geneva.
Useful services for moving to Collex-Bossy
Residential moving
Village house, villa or flat: residential moving covers loading, transport and setting up. Give details of the floors, the cellar and the access so that the movers can size the lorry and the team.
International moving
With France all around, leaving for or arriving from across the border is common. International moving requires preparing the inventory and customs formalities in advance.
Packing and unpacking
In a house, boxes pile up quickly. Packing and unpacking saves time, particularly for crockery, fragile items and the contents of the cellar.
Furniture assembly and disassembly
Large pieces of furniture in a villa sometimes struggle up the stairs. Furniture assembly and disassembly avoids damaging them and makes carrying easier.
Storage
Between two homes, or for the duration of building work, storage lets you keep your belongings without cluttering the new house.
House clearance
Cellar, attic, garage: before you leave, house clearance sorts and removes what you do not want to take with you.
Request a quote
- You describe your move online: addresses, volume, floors, access, preferred date.
- Professional removal companies in the area get back to you, possibly for a visit on site.
- You compare the free quotes and remain free to choose, or not.
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Around Collex-Bossy
Moving in the area? Also see Versoix, Bellevue and Le Grand-Saconnex. For an overview, see moving in the canton of Geneva or all communes.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions: moving to Collex-Bossy
Not necessarily. In the villages, some roads are narrow or steep. State the exact access in your request: the movers will choose the size of the lorry accordingly and plan for a longer carry if needed.
If the lorry, a furniture lift or a skip occupies the public road, authorisation from the commune or the police may be needed. Find out a few days, or even a few weeks, in advance. On a private courtyard or driveway, the question does not generally arise.
Spring and autumn are generally the most comfortable. Winter can bring snow and ice, and summer heat makes carrying harder. Periods close to lease dates are the busiest: book early.
Report your departure and your arrival to the residents' registration office, within the deadline set by the canton. Many communes offer eMoving (eUmzugCH). Also remember to give your new address to your suppliers and your insurer.
Yes, cross-border moves are common near the border. Customs formalities and, depending on your situation, residence permit formalities are added. Mention the destination in your request so that the movers can adapt their quote.