GESEWO, Genossenschaft für selbstverwaltetes Wohnen
10 active listingsGesewo is a cooperative for self-managed housing in Winterthur and the surrounding area. It enables communal and self-determined living and working while pursuing sustainability in all three dimensions: society, the environment and finances. The cooperative manages 16 apartment buildings with 356 apartments and 22 commercial premises. The residential communities largely manage their own buildings.
Overview
- 363 Apartments
- Emil-Krebs-Gasse 10, 8400 Winterthur
- Zürich
- Waiting list noted in our directory (not verified)
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Membership Requirements
- Every adult who signs the rental agreement must become a member of the cooperative and acquire a cooperative share of CHF 2,000.
- A compulsory loan amounting to 10% of the asset value of the rental property must be provided.
- If supported by the compulsory-loan fund, at least 10% of the compulsory loan must be provided from the applicant's own funds.
- Proof of income and assets must be submitted if no employer can be provided as a reference on the application form.
- Guideline for the initial allocation: the minimum number of residents equals the number of rooms minus 1; half rooms are not counted.
- Applicants must be willing to participate in the start-up group and contribute actively to the residential community.
- Allocation considers, among other factors, the financial affordability of the rent and compulsory loan, the fit between household size and apartment, and willingness to participate in the community.
From GESEWO, Genossenschaft für selbstverwaltetes Wohnen's listings
- Share capital: typically CHF 21,000 (stated in 3 of 12 listings with an amount)
- Apartments are typically advertised 74 days before the move-in date (median of 28 listings)
Compiled from the listings Laos.io recorded for this cooperative, as of 13 Nov 2026. The binding rules are those in the listing and the cooperative's regulations. Market report
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How active is this cooperative?
Data from the last 12 months across 68 listings. Updated on 13. November 2026.
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