Apartment Search & Relocation in Zurich
Helping individuals and families relocate to Zurich with confidence: from your first apartment search to settling into your new home, we'll guide you every step of the way.
✓ Direct and flexible support with Zurich based founders Anna & Andy
✓ Honest advice before you waste time and money
✓ Free ongoing support long after you've received the keys
★★★★★ 5.0 Google Reviews
Flexible hourly support,
evenings & weekends
★★★★★ 5 Star Google Reviews,
excellent client satisfaction
Founded in 2019 in Zurich by Anna & Andy,
own furnished apartments business
Based in Zurich since 15 years+
Relocated 100+ individuals, families, couples to Zurich most sought after neighborhoods (City, Enge, Wollishofen, Wiedikon, Seefeld, Oerlikon, Altstetten, Kilchberg, Thalwil, Rüschlikon, Horgen)
Finding apartments is easy.
Getting selected is the hard part.
Good apartments in Zurich often receive many applications.
Success isn't just about finding listings. It's about having the right strategy, realistic expectations and a strong rental application.
That's where we can help.
Many of our clients contact us after weeks of unsuccessful searching. Starting with the right strategy can save valuable time and frustration.
How we help
Realistic apartment search strategy and budget guidance
Professional rental application prepared to Swiss standards
Handpicked apartment shortlist for you
Viewings on your behalf with photos and videos
Direct communication with property owners and managers
Contract review and handover support
Settling in support including registration, banking, health insurance and schools
Searching on Your Own vs. Working with SwissNest
Anyone can browse Homegate or Flatfox. The challenge isn't finding apartments. It's getting selected.
Success in Zurich depends on acting quickly, knowing where to look, submitting a strong application and understanding what landlords and property managers expect.
Because SwissNest monitors Zurich's housing market every day, we know how to position your application for the highest chance of success.
| Searching on Your Own | Working with SwissNest | |
|---|---|---|
| Market understanding | Learn through trial and error | Realistic advice before you start |
| Budget assessment | Estimate what might work | Budget validated against today's market |
| Neighbourhood selection | Research independently | Recommendations based on your commute and lifestyle |
| Apartment search | Monitor listings yourself | Structured search with personal guidance |
| Rental application | Prepare documents yourself | Professional application support |
| Communication | Contact property owners and managers yourself | Guidance throughout the communication process |
| Market expectations | Discover issues during the search | Expectations reviewed before investing time and money |
| Support | Independent search | Direct support from Anna and Andy |
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Don't waste months searching for the wrong apartment
Every successful apartment search starts with understanding what's realistic. Before we begin, we review:
your budget
neighborhoods
commuting time
apartment type
timeline
If we believe your expectations don't match today's Zurich rental market, we'll tell you before you spend time or money.
Our goal isn't to promise every apartment. Our goal is to help you secure the right one.
Is SwissNest right for you?
You are a good fit if:
✓ You're relocating within the next 12 months
✓ Your housing budget is CHF 2,000+
✓ You require local representation during your apartment search
✓ You value honest advice over unrealistic promises
✓ You want ongoing support after you've moved
If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you:
We only work with clients whose goals are realistic in today's Zurich rental market.
If we don't believe we can genuinely improve your chances, we'll tell you during the consultation.
Trusted by Expats Moving to Zurich
Over the past years we've helped professionals, couples and families relocate to Zurich. Across every Google review, the same themes appear again and again:
★★★★★
Clear communication
"Communication was excellent from start to finish.
"We always knew the next step”
★★★★★
Local Zurich expertise
"They explained the rental market and helped us understand the different neighborhoods”
"Their local knowledge saved us hours and a lot of stress"
★★★★★
Personal support
"We felt supported throughout the whole relocation process"
"Everything was well organised and we felt in very good hands.
★★★★★
Beyond apartment search
"They helped with registration, banking, health insurance, schools and practical life in Switzerland"
"They made our move much smoother"
Recent Client Success Stories
1 bedroom apartment
Budget: CHF 3’000/month
Apartment secured in 3 weeks
Young Professional, Financial Analyst3 bedroom unfurnished apartment
Budget: CHF 4’500/month
Apartment secured in 5 weeks
Family of Four, Relocating from Germany2 bedroom unfurnished apartment
Budget: CHF 3’500/month
Apartment secured in 4 weeks
Couple, Software EngineersHow We Help You Secure an Apartment
From defining your search criteria to receiving the keys, we guide you through every stage of your apartment search in Zurich.
Define Your Search Strategy
We review your budget, preferred neighborhoods, commute, apartment type and move-in timeline to create a realistic search plan.
01
Secure Your Apartment
We support you through landlord communication, contract review, lease signing and handover until you've moved into your new home.
02
Find & Apply
We identify suitable apartments, coordinate viewings and prepare professional applications that meet Swiss landlord expectations.
03
Simple, Transparent Pricing. No hidden fees.
Many relocation agencies charge expensive fixed packages. We don't. You only pay for the services you actually use. Our success fee is only payable once you've signed a rental contract. Meaning, no apartment, no success fee. No prepayments required.
Free relocation consultation
Discuss your apartment search, budget, neighbourhoods and relocation plans.
We'll answer your questions and explain how we can help.
No obligation.
Success fee: 1 month's net rent
Only payable once you've signed your rental contract.
We're invested in the same outcome as you.
Success fee: 1 month's net rent
Only payable once you've signed your rental contract.
We're invested in the same outcome as you.
Free settling in guidance
Only if you relocate with us, you’ll get complimentary individual budget template, neighborhood and mobility guidance, rental contract review, handover accompanying, deposits options, (health) insurances, banking, schools & childcare, continued WhatsApp support after signing you rental contract.
Work directly with Anna & Andy
SwissNest is a boutique relocation agency founded and run by Anna and Andy Grünwald.
We combine more than 15 years of local Zurich knowledge with hands on experience from our own furnished apartment business and helpinging international professionals, couples and families secure apartments in one of Europe's most competitive rental markets.
Unlike larger relocation companies, you'll work directly with us from your first consultation to settling into your new home.
Why clients choose SwissNest:
✓ know which apartments are worth applying for
✓ prepare a strong application
✓ attending viewing on their behalf
✓ communicate with landlords
✓ support long after you've received the keys
Planning Your Move to Zurich?
Whether you're still considering a job offer or already have a signed employment contract, we'll help you understand what's realistic before you start your apartment search.
During your free consultation, we'll review your budget, preferred neighborhoods, commuting requirements, timeline and apartment criteria.
You'll leave with a clear understanding of today's Zurich rental market and the best strategy for your relocation.
We personally review every apartment search before accepting a new client. If we believe your expectations aren't realistic, we'll tell you before you spend money.
What's Included
Review of your relocation plans
Budget and affordability assessment
Neighborhood recommendations
Commute evaluation
Apartment search strategy
Answers to your relocation questions