Moving to Collonge-Bellerive is not the same as moving in the middle of Geneva: in this municipality on the left bank of the lake, most moves involve villas, private properties and countryside homes. Whether you are looking for a removal company in Collonge-Bellerive or simply planning your departure, describing your project online is enough to receive free, no-obligation quotes from professional removal companies in the region.
Collonge-Bellerive: two villages between Cologny and Anières
The municipality lies on the left bank of the lake, between Cologny and Anières, and brings together the villages of Collonge and Bellerive. The landscape mixes lakeside properties, villas and countryside areas. For a move, this means homes that are often larger than the Geneva average, with sometimes substantial volumes of furniture: garden furniture, cellars, outbuildings, bulky items.
The type of housing varies from one area to the next. In properties and villas, loading is usually at ground level or up a few interior steps; in small apartment buildings and flats, the floor level and whether there is a lift are what matter. In every case, the most useful thing is to describe your home accurately when you make your request: the movers can then estimate the time, crew and equipment needed.
Access, parking and floors in Collonge-Bellerive
The canton of Geneva is very urban, and traffic and parking are often difficult. In Collonge-Bellerive the setting is more open, but access still needs to be checked before moving day. A lakeside property or a villa may be served by a private lane, a narrow driveway or a gate: you need to check that the truck can get close, turn around and leave without difficulty. If that is not possible, the carrying distance increases, which lengthens the job.
Also think about the following points:
- the size of the truck, to be matched to the real access rather than to the volume alone;
- interior and exterior stairs, terraces and entrance steps;
- the lift, if any, whose dimensions sometimes limit bulky furniture;
- the use of a furniture lift when the staircase is narrow or a piece of furniture will not fit through.
If the truck, a furniture lift or a skip has to occupy the public road, prior authorisation from the municipality or the police may be required. Find out a few days, or even a few weeks, before the planned date. Our guide to the parking permit for moving day explains the procedure.
Choosing the right time to move to Collonge-Bellerive
A tenant can terminate a lease with three months’ notice for the date set by local custom or, failing that, for the end of a quarter of the lease (art. 266c of the Swiss Code of Obligations, CO), unless the contract provides for longer. The customary dates vary by canton and municipality: check your lease and find out about local custom. Notice must be given in writing (art. 266l CO). For the family home, a tenant who is married or in a registered partnership needs the express consent of their spouse or partner (art. 266m and 266n CO).
Around the usual dates, removal companies are in high demand: booking early gives you a wider choice of dates. If you need to leave before the end date, art. 264 CO allows you to be released by putting forward a solvent replacement tenant willing to take over the lease on the same terms. Our guide to terminating a lease in Switzerland sets out the steps.
As for the season, take the weather into account: rain makes carrying through gardens and driveways harder, and strong heat tires the crews as much as the most fragile furniture. Allow some margin, especially if you are moving out of a property with outdoor access.
Formalities for your move to Collonge-Bellerive
Every move must be reported to the residents’ registration office (contrôle des habitants): departure in the old municipality, arrival in the new one, within the deadline set by the canton. In many municipalities, the notification can be made online through eMoving (eUmzugCH). Check whether this option is available for your municipality of departure and arrival.
Also remember to give your new address to your employer, your insurers, your bank and the services you use. On the housing side, plan for the move-out inspection (état des lieux) and the return of the keys; the rental deposit may not exceed three months’ rent for a home (art. 257e CO) and it is paid into a blocked account in the tenant’s name.
With the French border very close, many moves are cross-border. A departure for France or an arrival from abroad involves its own formalities: customs for furniture, residence permits for new arrivals. The guide to moving between France and Geneva helps you find your way.
Useful services in Collonge-Bellerive
Residential moving
For an apartment as for a villa, residential moving covers loading, transport and delivery. The more precise your description (volume, floors, access), the more reliable the quote.
Furniture lift
On a property with a narrow staircase or when there is bulky furniture, a furniture lift avoids forcing your way through interior passages. Remember to request permission to use the public road if necessary.
Packing and unpacking
In a large house, packing and unpacking save precious time, particularly for crockery, picture frames and fragile items.
Storage
If your new home is not available on the move-out date, or if you are downsizing, storage lets you keep your belongings temporarily.
End-of-lease cleaning
To hand back your home in good condition, end-of-lease cleaning prepares the move-out inspection.
House clearance
Cellar, garage, outbuildings: a clearance before you leave reduces the volume to move and simplifies the day.
Request a quote
- You describe your move online: departure and arrival addresses, volume, floors, access, preferred date.
- Professional removal companies in the region get back to you, possibly for a site visit to refine their estimate.
- You compare the free quotes and remain free to choose, or not to go ahead.
The cost depends on the volume, the distance, the floors and access, the use of a furniture lift, packing and the date. To receive proposals suited to your situation, simply request a quote.
Around Collonge-Bellerive
Moving somewhere nearby? See our pages on moving to Cologny, Anières and Hermance. For an overview, go to the page on moving in the canton of Geneva or browse all municipalities.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions: moving to Collonge-Bellerive
Check the width of the driveway, whether there is a gate, the room to manoeuvre and the distance between the truck and the door. The longer the carry, the more time the move takes. Mention these points in your request so that the movers can adapt the truck and the crew.
If the truck, a furniture lift or a skip occupies the public road, prior authorisation from the municipality or the police may be required. Find out a few days, or even a few weeks, before the date of the move. That way you avoid a blockage on the day.
The notice period is three months for the date set by local custom or, failing that, for the end of a quarter of the lease, unless your contract provides for longer. Notice must be given in writing. Check the customary dates in your lease.
Every move must be reported to the residents' registration office, in the old municipality for the departure and in the new one for the arrival, within the deadline set by the canton. In many municipalities, the notification can be made online through eMoving (eUmzugCH). Then inform your employer, insurers and bank.
Depending on your home, a furniture lift, packing, storage, house clearance or end-of-lease cleaning can be useful. State your needs in the free quote request. The removal companies in the region will then offer you a suitable quote.