We help you secure an apartment in Zurich, not just search for one
Work directly with Anna and Andy, founders of SwissNest Relocation. We guide you through the Zurich housing market and help you get accepted.
Finding an apartment in Zurich is extremely competitive
The Zurich rental market is fast, competitive and unforgiving.
Most people start on platforms like Homegate. That is the easy part.
The reality looks very different:
Good apartments are often gone within hours, sometimes before they ever become publicly available
Viewings fill up quickly, often during working hours
It is not unusual to see 50+ applicants for apartments under CHF 2’000 per month
Landlords select the strongest overall profile, not just the highest income
Small mistakes in your application can lead to immediate rejection
Many expats spend months searching, submit dozens of applications and still do not get selected.
SwissNest Relocation Tip
Many expats focus on finding apartments. In Zurich, the real challenge is getting selected by the landlord.
If you are planning a move in the next months and want a clear strategy instead of guesswork, you can book a free 20 minute consultation here: https://swissnest.as.me/
We turn your search into a structured process
SwissNest does not replace platforms. We make them work for you. We support you step by step:
market check based on your budget and situation
application dossier that meets Swiss standards
daily search and selection of suitable apartments
booking and attending viewings
preparing and submitting applications
ongoing communication with landlords
contract review and handover support
We move quickly when new opportunities appear.
Book your free advice call with us, Anna and Andy, the co-founders of SwissNest Relocation. No call centre. No chatbot. No outsourced consultants.
Note that SwissNest is not the right fit for everyone: We work best with professionals, couples and families who are moving to Zurich within the next 1–6 months and want a structured approach to securing housing. If you are looking for the cheapest available apartment or prefer a fully self-service approach, we may not be the best fit.
Why Our Pricing Model Is Different: it’s simple and transparent
CHF 0
Initial consultation call without obligation
CHF 99
per apartment viewing
1 net rent
Success fee
This applies only if you secure an apartment.
No success, no success fee.
Trusted by international professionals relocating to Zurich
Why expats choose SwissNest
✓ Founded and run by Anna & Andy
✓ Zurich specialists, not a national relocation network
✓ Apartment search expertise since 2019
✓ Limited number of clients at a time
✓ Direct access to the founders
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SwissNest supported us with our apartment search in Zurich and helped us settle in quickly
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SwissNest made our move to Switzerland much smoother
What timeline to expect
The timeline depends on your budget, flexibility and profile. General guidance:
well aligned search: 3 to 6 weeks
more selective search: 6 to 10 weeks
very specific or low budget: longer
We access this with you before starting.
Recent Relocations
— Young professional
1 furnished bedroom apartment
Budget CHF 3’000
Found in 3 weeks
— Couple relocating
1 - 2 bedrooms unfurnished
Budget CHF 3’500
Found in 4 weeks
— Family with 2 kids
3 bedrooms unfurnished
Budget CHF 4’500
Found in 5 weeks
Work directly with us
SwissNest is run by Anna and Andy Ilan Gruenwald. We founded SwissNest to combine our local Zurich knowledge with our experience supporting expats and international professionals navigating the housing market.
Over the years, we have seen the same challenge again and again: finding apartments is easy. Getting selected is not. Our focus is helping expats secure housing in one of Europe's most competitive rental markets through a structured approach, local market insight and fast execution.
To maintain a high level of service, we only work with a limited number of clients at a time. This allows us to stay responsive, move quickly and provide personal support throughout the apartment search process.
When you work with SwissNest, you work directly with the founders. No call centre. No chatbot. No outsourced consultants.
SwissNest is typically a good fit for:
✓ Professionals relocating to Zurich
✓ Couples and families moving to Switzerland
✓ Expats searching from abroad
✓ Clients with housing budgets above CHF 2’000 per month
✓ People moving within the next 1–6 months
Start your apartment search with clarity
In the call we will discuss your situation and define next steps:
your desired move in date and range
budget
preferred neighborhood
maximum commute to work
apartment type
furnished or unfurnished
further requirements
individual relocation situation