Apartment Search & Relocation in Zurich
Personal apartment search and relocation support for professionals, couples and families moving to Zurich.
✓ Direct support with Zurich based founders Anna & Andy
✓ Honest advice and options guidance before you waste time and money
✓ Free ongoing support long after you've received the keys
Prefer WhatsApp, email or a phone call? Contact us your way at hello@swissnest-relocation.ch or +41763416806
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)
Anyone can search. Few know how to get selected.
In Zurich, popular apartments often receive dozens of applications within days. Many viewings happen only once and applicants are expected to attend in person before they can submit their application. If you're relocating from abroad, you're often competing against applicants who are already living in Zurich and can move quickly.
That's where SwissNest makes the difference. You will get:
Personal apartment search strategy and realistic household budget before you start
Professional guidance for a strong application dossier
Handpicked shortlist of suitable apartments
Apartment viewings on your behalf
Direct communication with landlords and property managers
Personal support from your first search to move-in
Free settling in support after you relocate, including registration, banking, health insurance, schools and everyday life in Zurich
Searching on Your Own vs. Working with SwissNest
Many people start their apartment search on Homegate or Flatfox. While these platforms are an excellent place to browse available properties, finding listings is only one part of the process.
Success in Zurich depends on having a realistic strategy, responding quickly, preparing a strong application and understanding what property owners and property management companies are looking for.
Our role is to guide you through that process and improve your chances of securing the right apartment.
| 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.
We support people relocating to Zurich who value expert guidance, local representation and a structured apartment search
We work with clients from around the world who are moving to Zurich for work, study or family reasons: typically, we work with professionals relocating for a new job, executives and managers, entrepreneurs, medical professionals, international families relocating with children, companies relocating employees to Zurich, individuals searching for furnished or unfurnished apartments from CHF 2'000 per month.
We support both privately funded relocations and employer-sponsored moves:
Whether you're relocating alone or with your family, we'll help you understand your various options before your apartment search begins.
Whether you're relocating independently or as part of a corporate move, we tailor our support to your situation, budget and timeline.
Professionals
Engineers, consultants, finance professionals, healthcare specialists, marketing specialists, product managers and other professionals relocating to Zurich for a new job.
Executives
Senior professionals and employees relocating with or without a company relocation package who want a structured apartment search and personal support.
Couples & Families
Couples and families looking for the right neighborhood, schools, childcare options and an apartment that fits both their lifestyle and commuting needs.
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