Moving to Mies means preparing for the particularities of a lakeside commune in the canton of Vaud, right next to the border with the canton of Geneva, where villa and private-property neighbourhoods dominate. Whether you are coming from Geneva, the Lake Geneva coast or further afield, moving to Mies calls for careful planning of access and paperwork. Describe your project online: professional removal companies from the region, used to this kind of area, will get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote.
Mies, a commune of villas and private properties on the lake
Mies lies on the Vaud shore of Lake Geneva, very close to the boundary with the canton of Geneva. The residential landscape is mostly made up of villa and private-property neighbourhoods, often with a garden, a private driveway or a gate. This changes the nature of a move compared with a dense town centre: you are more often moving a house than a small flat, with more volume, more rooms and sometimes outbuildings (cellar, garage, garden shed).
For tenants and owners alike, the location between Nyon and Geneva attracts families, internationals and professionals who work in either city. A move to Mies is therefore often linked to a change of canton or country, which adds a few administrative steps, detailed below.
Access, parking and carrying in Mies
In an area of villas and private properties, access depends less on the height of buildings than on the layout of the site: width and bends of the driveway, the gate, any slope in the grounds, and the distance between where the lorry can stop and the front door. The bigger the lorry, the more you need to check that it can manoeuvre; otherwise, a smaller vehicle or a longer carry will be needed, which makes the job take longer.
Inside, house staircases, floors and narrow openings matter more than the lift. For a bulky piece of furniture, a piano or an item that will not go up the stairs, a furniture lift can work through a window or a balcony. Mention these points in your request: addresses, floors, access, volume and date allow the movers to size the team and the vehicle.
If the lorry or the furniture lift has to occupy the public road, prior authorisation from the commune or the police may be required. Ask the commune a few days or weeks before the date, especially if you are aiming for a busy period. The guide on the parking permit for moving day explains the procedure.
Choosing the right time to move to Mies
The timing depends first on your lease. A tenant can terminate with three months’ notice for the date set by local custom or, failing that, for the end of a lease quarter, unless the contract provides for longer (art. 266c of the Swiss Code of Obligations, CO). Customary dates vary by canton and commune: check your lease and local custom before fixing the date. 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). The guide on terminating a lease in Switzerland covers these points.
Around the customary dates, removal companies are in high demand: asking for a quote early improves your chances of getting the date you want. If you cannot meet the notice period, you can be released by putting forward a solvent replacement tenant willing to take over the lease on the same terms (art. 264 CO). As for the season, moving a house with a garden and an outdoor driveway does not cope well with rain: plan protection for boxes and furniture, and a plan B in case the weather turns.
Administrative steps for a move to Mies
Every move must be reported to the residents’ registration office (contrôle des habitants): departure in the old commune, arrival in the new one, within the deadline set by the canton. In many communes, the notification can be made online via eMoving (eUmzugCH); check whether this is possible for your move. Also remember to change your address with insurers, your employer, banks and subscriptions.
When leaving your previous home, the move-out inspection (état des lieux) and the return of the keys are steps to handle with care. The rental deposit, which cannot exceed three months’ rent for a residential property (art. 257e CO), is paid into a blocked account in the tenant’s name and is returned to you according to the applicable rules. If you are arriving from abroad or leaving for France, customs and residence permits add formalities: find out early from the competent authorities. The guide on registering with the commune can help.
Useful services for your move to Mies
Residential moving
For a villa or a flat, residential moving covers loading, transport and unloading. The cost varies with volume, distance, floors and access: only a free quote can put a figure on it.
Packing and unpacking
A house means a lot of crockery, fragile items and rooms to empty. Packing and unpacking by professionals saves time and limits breakage.
Furniture lift
When the staircase is narrow or the furniture too bulky, the furniture lift avoids carrying. Remember to check with the commune whether its installation occupies the public road.
Furniture assembly and disassembly
Wardrobes, beds and modular kitchens are taken apart before departure and reassembled on arrival. Furniture assembly and disassembly simplifies the logistics of large pieces.
Storage
If your move-out and move-in dates do not match, storage lets you keep your belongings for as long as necessary.
End-of-lease cleaning
Before the move-out inspection, end-of-lease cleaning helps you hand the home back in good condition.
Requesting a quote
- You describe your move online: departure and arrival addresses, approximate volume, floors, access and preferred date.
- Professional removal companies from the region get back to you, possibly for a site visit to assess the volume and access precisely.
- You compare the free quotes and remain free to choose, or not to proceed.
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Around Mies
Your move may take you towards neighbouring communes: Coppet, Nyon or Geneva. For an overview of the canton, see the page on moving in the canton of Vaud, or browse all the communes we cover.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions: moving to Mies
In villa and private-property neighbourhoods, access depends mainly on the driveway, the gate and the distance to the door. Mention these points in your request: the movers will choose a suitable vehicle and plan the necessary carrying.
If the lorry, the furniture lift or a skip occupies the public road, prior authorisation from the commune or the police may be required. Contact the commune a few days or weeks before the date to find out what applies.
It depends on your lease: the notice period is three months for the customary local date or, failing that, for the end of a quarter, unless the contract provides for longer. Around the customary dates, removal companies are in great demand, so it is better to book early.
You must report your arrival to the residents' registration office within the deadline set by the canton, and your departure in the old commune. In many communes, the notification can be made online via eMoving (eUmzugCH).
Depending on your situation, you can add packing, a furniture lift, furniture assembly, storage or end-of-lease cleaning. State your needs in the request to receive a complete free quote.