Apartment Search in Zurich

We Find Your New Apartment

We take the Zurich apartment search off your hands — from finding and viewing apartments to preparing your application and securing your new home.

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Andy & Anna Gruenwald
Co-Founders SwissNest Relocation

Why Zurich Apartment Search is so Challenging
& How We Make It Easier

You could manage the search yourself. We take the time-consuming work off your hands and handle the local process for you.

  • But we can!

    We attend viewings on your behalf when you can’t be there. Join by video when possible or receive a detailed video afterwards, so you can make decisions without travelling to Zurich for every apartment.

  • We strengthen your application for you!

    We prepare and manage your application, make sure your documents are complete and present your situation clearly and professionally to the landlord or property manager.

  • We know how to compete and close the deal!

    We monitor the market, know where to look and who to contact and help you move quickly when a suitable apartment appears.

We take the time consuming search off your hands

01

Search profile

We understand your needs, budget and priorities

02

Search & shortlist

We monitor the market and shortlist suitable apartments

03

Viewings

We attend viewings with you or on your behalf

04

Apply & communicate

We submit your application and handle follow-up

05

Contract & deposit

We review the contract and support the next steps

06

Move in

We support you through the handover and settling in

Real Searches. Real Results.

  • From France to Zurich: A Family Home in 3 Weeks

    Family of 5 · France → Zurich · 3 weeks

    A family-friendly Altbau in Enge, found in just three weeks and three viewings, just in time for the new school year.

  • From Canada to Switzerland: A Home for a New Start

    Entrepreneur · Canada → Switzerland · Move-in ready

    We helped an entrepreneur find a furnished, move-in-ready apartment while he was setting up his business in Switzerland.

  • Finding the Right Home for Two

    Couple · Geneva → Zurich · Apartment search

    We handled the search, viewings and application process so they could focus on settling into their new life in Zurich.

  • A New Zurich Home, With Room for the Cat

    Single · Zurich → Zurich · Cat-friendly home

    We helped a single client find a beautiful new home with a garden, giving her and her cat space to settle in.

Pricing

CHF99

per apartment viewing

  • Whenenver we attend an apartment viewing on your behalf or with you

  • If you attend by yourself, no charge

  • Usually 2-3 apartment viewings are sufficient to secure a contract

1

month rent

  • Includes price for utilities, our search, application, ongoing communication, contract reviews, deposit options

  • Only if and once you receive the contract

  • Optional: handover support at CHF 299

CHF99

per hour

  • Pre-move support like HR guidance, diploma accreditation, school advisory, orientation tours

  • Post-move in support like registration

  • Free settling-in services after handover incl banking, phone, health insurance, insurances, etc advisory

Planning your move to Zurich?

Whether you're just starting to plan or have already begun your apartment search, we'd be happy to help.

We'll discuss your relocation plans, answer your questions and explain how we can support your apartment search.

Free consultation

Book your free consultation

Tell us about your relocation, including your expected move date, household, workplace and apartment requirements. We’ll reply within 24h.

Prefer email?

hello@swissnest-relocation.ch

Have a quick question? Send us a message and we'll reply within 24h.

Chat with us on WhatsApp

+41 76 341 68 06

FAQ

Moving to Zurich and unsure how the apartment search works? Here are the questions we hear most often from international professionals, couples and families. Still have questions? Talk to us about your situation.

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    • We combine local real estate expertise from our furnished apartments business Comfort Apartments with personal relocation support.

    • You work directly with us, Anna and Andy, throughout your journey: from understanding what is realistic for your budget to viewings, applications and ongoing communication with property managers.

    • The initial consultation is FREE and without obligation.

    • Relocation support CHF 99/h

    • CHF 99 per apartment viewing attended for you + 1 month rent (min CHF 2’490).

    • CHF 299 apartment handover

    1. We search the apartments

    2. We help you prepare the application

    3. We attend the viewings for you

    4. We communicate and negotiate for you

  • Item descriptionOur current average is around 4 weeks, from the initial consultation to finding and securing an apartment. Our fastest case was just 1 week from the initial call to signing the rental contract.

    Of course, every search is different. It depends on your requirements, budget, availability and how quickly you can make decisions when the right apartment comes up.

    The more time we have, the better. Starting early gives us more options and means you don't have to make decisions under pressure.

  • No reputable relocation agency can guarantee that a landlord will select an applicant.

    SwissNest can't guarantee that a landlord will select you, but all of our clients who have been fast enough to act on suitable apartments have successfully secured a home. Some have even had the choice between several apartments. Our local expertise, strong applications and hands-on support give you the best possible chance of getting selected.