Everything you need to know about moving to Switzerland's most desirable lakeside region.
Understanding Swiss permits is the first step.
| Permit | Who it's for | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| B Permit | EU/EFTA employed or self-employed | 5 years |
| B (non-EU) | Sponsored by Swiss employer | 1 year |
| C Permit | After 5-10 years in Switzerland | Permanent |
| L Permit | Short-term contracts | Up to 1 year |
Key note:À noter :Wichtiger Hinweis:Nota importante:B and C permit holders can buy their primary residence freely. Non-residents face restrictions (Lex Koller).
How we help:Notre accompagnement :Wie wir helfen:Come vi aiutiamo:We guide you through the entire process, from property search to notary appointment, in your language.
| School | Distance | Fees/year |
|---|---|---|
| Int'l School of Geneva (La Châtaigneraie) | 25 min | CHF 30-38K |
| Int'l School of Lausanne | 15 min | CHF 28-36K |
| Collège du Léman (Versoix) | 30 min | CHF 28-42K |
| ENSR (Lausanne) | 20 min | CHF 25-35K |
Perego Cars: Need a vehicle? We can help you source and register through our automotive division.
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Language | French is the working language. English widely understood. |
| Waste | Strict sorting — taxed bags for household waste, free recycling |
| Shops | Closed Sundays. Most close at 19:00 weekdays. |
| Noise | Quiet hours: 22:00–07:00 weekdays, all day Sunday |
| Internet | Swisscom, Sunrise, Salt — fiber in most communes |
Perego Real Estate is a family-owned, independent real estate agency based in Etoy, in the canton of Vaud. The agency serves La Côte between Lausanne and Geneva — covering Etoy, Rolle, Morges, Nyon and neighboring communes — and accompanies people settling in French-speaking Switzerland with guidance on permits, taxation, schools and practical procedures.
La Côte benefits from excellent rail connections on the Lausanne–Geneva line and direct access to the A1 motorway. La Côte communes offer competitive tax rates compared to Geneva, and a forfait fiscal is available for certain non-working foreign nationals. Holders of a B or C residence permit can purchase their primary residence freely.
To discuss your move to La Côte, contact the agency by phone or WhatsApp at +41 21 512 11 63. The website and team are available in French, English, German and Italian. Get in touch here, explore life on La Côte or review the full range of services.
The agency accompanies people settling in French-speaking Switzerland, covering permits, taxation, schools and practical procedures. It also searches for houses, villas, land and apartments on La Côte and guides buyers from property search to notary appointment, in their language.
Perego Real Estate covers La Côte between Lausanne and Geneva in the canton of Vaud, including Etoy, Rolle, Morges, Nyon and neighboring communes.
Yes. B and C permit holders can buy their primary residence freely. Non-residents face restrictions under the Lex Koller.
La Côte communes offer competitive tax rates compared to Geneva. A forfait fiscal is also available for certain non-working foreign nationals.
Call or send a WhatsApp message to +41 21 512 11 63, Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00, by appointment. You can also use the contact page at peregorealestate.ch/contact.html.
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