Moving to Jussy is nothing like moving in central Geneva: here you are in the countryside, among fields, hamlets and large farms, in the east of the canton. Whether you are planning a move to Jussy or leaving the commune, it pays to plan access and the type of home ahead of time. This page helps you move to Jussy smoothly, then get a free quote from professional removal companies in the region.
Jussy from a moving perspective: hamlets, farms and woodland
Jussy is a rural commune on the left bank of the canton of Geneva. Its territory is made up of fields, scattered hamlets, large farms and the Bois de Jussy, one of the canton’s main forests. This layout of small clusters rather than large districts changes how you prepare a move.
The housing stock is different from that of a dense town. There are more detached houses, villas, converted farmhouses and small apartment buildings than large blocks. The volumes to move are often bigger: cellars, attics, outbuildings, garden furniture, tools. It helps to list them from the start, as they directly affect the volume you describe in your quote request.
Across the canton, pressure on housing remains high and many residents are tenants, including international residents. In Jussy, village life and the natural setting attract families and people looking for more space, sometimes coming from the city or from abroad.
Access, parking and floors in Jussy
In a hamlet or near a farm, access tracks can be narrow, and manoeuvring a large lorry is not always easy. Before choosing the size of the vehicle, check the width of the road, the bends, the gates and the distance between where the lorry can stop and the front door. The longer the carrying distance, the more work is involved, which can affect the quote.
For a house or villa, think about interior staircases, cellars and upper floors. A bulky piece of furniture, a piano or a chest does not always fit up a winding staircase. In that case, a furniture lift can take it through a window or balcony. It does, however, need enough space, firm ground and, depending on the location, a permit.
If the vehicle has to occupy the public road, you may need to request prior permission from the commune or the police. Find out a few days, or even a few weeks, before the date. Our guide on the parking permit for moving day explains the procedure. In winter, also check the condition of the tracks in case of snow or ice, which can slow down manoeuvres and carrying.
Choosing the right time to move to Jussy
For a rented home, the notice period is in principle three months, to the date set by local custom or, failing that, the end of a quarter of the lease (art. 266c of the Swiss Code of Obligations, CO), unless the contract provides for longer. Customary dates vary by canton and commune: check your lease and find out about local custom. Notice must be given in writing (art. 266l CO). For the family home, the express consent of the spouse or partner is required (art. 266m and 266n CO).
If you cannot meet the notice period or date, you can be released by putting forward a solvent replacement tenant willing to take over the lease on the same terms (art. 264 CO). To find out more, see the guide to terminating a lease in Switzerland.
Dates around lease terms are generally in high demand: if you can, shift your move by a few days to widen your choice of removal companies. As for the season, the countryside around Jussy is pleasant in spring and autumn. In winter, snow and ice can make rural tracks difficult; in summer, the heat tires the crews and makes heavy boxes harder to carry. Allow some margin in the day.
Formalities for a move to Jussy
Every move must be reported to the residents’ registration office (contrôle des habitants): departure in the former commune, arrival in the new one, within the period set by the canton. In many communes, this can be done online through eMoving (eUmzugCH). Check what your commune allows. The guide on registering with the commune helps you avoid forgetting anything.
Also think about changing your address with your insurer, employer, bank, the post office and your energy and telecoms providers. When leaving the home, plan for a move-out inspection (état des lieux): a clean, empty home makes the handover easier. The rental deposit cannot exceed three months’ rent for a home (art. 257e CO) and is paid into a blocked account in your name.
If you are arriving from abroad, or leaving for France, some formalities change: customs for the goods transported, a residence permit depending on your situation. Find out early from the relevant authorities. The guide on moving between France and Geneva gives useful pointers.
Useful services for moving to Jussy
Residential moving
House, villa, apartment or former farmhouse: residential moving covers the whole transport. Mention access, outbuildings and bulky furniture in your request.
Furniture lift
When a staircase is too narrow or a bulky piece of furniture has to go through the outside, a furniture lift can help. Check the space available in front of the façade and any permit required.
Packing and unpacking
With a house full of outbuildings, packing and unpacking saves time. You can hand it over to the professionals in whole or in part.
Storage
Between two homes, or while finishing work on a renovated farm, storage lets you keep your belongings safe.
House clearance
Cellar, attic, barn: before leaving, house clearance reduces the volume to transport and simplifies the handover of the home.
End-of-lease cleaning
To hand back a home in good condition, end-of-lease cleaning prepares the move-out inspection. Schedule it right after the move.
Requesting a quote
- You describe your move online: addresses, volume, floors, access, preferred date.
- Professional removal companies in the region contact you, possibly to visit the premises.
- You compare the free quotes and remain free to choose.
The cost depends on volume, distance, floors and access, any furniture lift, packing and the date. For a move to Jussy, the best approach is to request a quote with precise details.
Around Jussy
If your project involves neighbouring communes, see our pages on Hermance, Thônex and Chêne-Bougeries. For an overview, see the page on moving in the canton of Geneva or all communes. To move to Jussy under good conditions, describe the access and volume clearly in your request.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions: moving to Jussy
It depends on the location: in a hamlet or near a farm, the tracks can be narrow. State the width of the road, the bends and the distance between the parking spot and the door in your request. The movers will adapt the vehicle and the crew.
If the lorry, a furniture lift or a skip occupies the public road, prior permission from the commune or the police may be required. Find out a few days, or even a few weeks, before the moving date.
Spring and autumn are often more comfortable. In winter, snow and ice can make rural tracks difficult; in summer, the heat makes carrying more tiring. If possible, avoid dates close to lease terms, which are in high demand.
You must report your departure and arrival to the residents' registration office (contrôle des habitants), within the period set by the canton. In many communes, this can be done online through eMoving (eUmzugCH). Also remember to change your address with your insurers and providers.
Depending on the home, a furniture lift, packing, storage, house clearance or end-of-lease cleaning can save time. Mention these needs in your request so the quotes are complete.