Hi All,

I needed some advice having only been in Zurich for two weeks.

I've managed to find an apartment in Enge - zurich about 20 mins from the city centre. Its a 3 room furnished place and will cost me 3000 chf per month. I know it probably depends upon whats in the contract but for this price what should I really expect to be included ? i.e. should electricity, internet, TV be included etc ? just want to prepare myself for when I sign the contract with the landlord. Is there anything I should really have in the contract? I'm here for a year at least so probably best to get it right in the beginning.

Also is it normal to be rejected a 2/2.5 room place if theres two of you with a child? I found this when approaching a company with new apartments. I can understand if there were three adults, but with a 18 month old baby I thought this really shouldn't a problem.

Thanks in advance for your kind help.

There is likely to be next to nothing included unless your monthly rent also includes 'Heiz und Nebenkosten'. In this case, your heating, building maintenance and cable TV (analogue) will be included.

Chances are that this will be a seperate once-a-year charge though and will probably equate to a month's worth of rent.

Gav