Our Services
& Prices
From finding an apartment to planning your move and settling into Zurich.
Choose the support you need, with transparent pricing and no unnecessary packages.
Free Services
Start with a conversation about your plans. We also offer practical resources and access to free health insurance guidance.
Initial Consultation
Free
A 20-minute conversation with Anna or Andy about your plans, priorities and options.
Book a free callHealth Insurance Guidance
Free
We arrange multilingual health insurance guidance for newcomers and reviews of existing Swiss policies through our partner.
About our partner ExpatSavvyZurich Relocation Guide
Free
Practical information about housing, salaries, registration, living costs and settling into Zurich.
Explore our Zurich GuideRelocation Support
Personal support before and after your move. Choose the services you need, without committing to a large relocation package.
Career & Salary
Salary benchmarks, employer research, job search strategy and negotiation preparation.
Read our Zurich salary guideBudget & Lifestyle
Household budgets, taxes, living costs and comparisons with your current city.
Read our cost-of-living guideZurich Orientation Tours
Explore neighbourhoods, commuting routes and everyday life before choosing where to live.
Explore our Zurich GuideSchools & Family
School and childcare research, family relocation planning and local orientation.
Explore our family relocation guideDiploma Recognition
Administrative support for doctors, nurses and other regulated professionals navigating Swiss recognition procedures.
Self-Employment & Business Setup
Business planning, registration preparation and coordination with local specialists.
Registration & Administration
Municipality registration, residence permits, banking and administrative preparation.
Read our registration and banking guideHome Setup & Mobility
Utilities, internet, transport, driving licence matters and vehicle administration.
Explore our settling-in guideMoving & Departure
Moving arrangements, cleaning coordination, deregistration and departure preparation.
Third-party fees are separate. The scope of work is agreed before starting.
Apartment Search & Housing
From finding a rental apartment to preparing your application and arranging the handover.
Rental Apartment Search
Search strategy, shortlisting, applications, property manager communication and contract support.
Explore our apartment search serviceMinimum CHF 2’490
Viewings You Attend
You attend the apartment viewing yourself.
Viewings We Attend Within 20 km
We attend on your behalf within 20 km of our office in Stallikon.
Viewings Beyond 20 km
We attend on your behalf more than 20 km from our office.
Apartment Handover
Attendance, English documentation, photographs and defect coordination.
Replacement Tenant Search
Advertising, viewing coordination and presenting suitable replacement tenants.
or agreed fixed fee
Temporary & Furnished Housing
Identifying, comparing and coordinating suitable furnished accommodation.
Explore our Zurich housing guideThe rental success fee is payable when you sign a rental agreement for a property introduced or facilitated by SwissNest. Viewing fees and optional services are separate.
Example: Apartment at CHF 2’000/month
Assumes SwissNest attends both viewings. Optional services are excluded.
What Can You Rent in Zurich?
Rental budgets vary considerably by location, apartment size and whether a property is furnished. Understanding the market helps you set realistic expectations before starting your search.
Read our Zurich rent and living costs guideProperty Purchase
Personal support with property selection, viewings, negotiations and purchase coordination.
Residential Property Purchase
Property search, evaluation, negotiations and coordination with notaries, lawyers and mortgage specialists.
Minimum CHF 15’000
Property Viewings
Viewings attended by SwissNest on your behalf.
Residential Purchase Commission
Success fee payable upon a completed purchase. The applicable commission calculation is confirmed in the purchase search agreement. Specialist fees and property transaction costs are separate.
Commercial Property Search
Support finding offices, medical practices, business premises and commercial investment properties.
Commercial Purchase or Rental
Search strategy, market monitoring, viewings, negotiations and coordination until the purchase or lease is signed.
Minimum CHF 20’000
Commercial Viewings
Viewings attended by SwissNest on your behalf.
The success fee is payable upon a completed purchase or signed lease. The fee calculation basis, scope and payment terms are agreed in writing before starting the search.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Most clients begin the apartment search at least 2–4 months before their planned move-in date. Starting early helps:
monitor suitable listings
prepare application documents
react quickly when the right apartment appears
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For most clients the timeframe is approximately 2–3 months, although this depends on flexibility regarding neighbourhoods and apartment features.
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Many clients secure an apartment after 3–5 viewings, but some prefer to compare more options before deciding.
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Yes. If clients are not yet in Zurich we can attend viewings, document the apartment and submit applications.
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Most apartments in Zurich are unfurnished. However we can also include furnished options if they match your requirements.
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Yes. We can assist with administrative steps such as registration, health insurance, banking and other relocation topics.
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No. The initial consultation is completely free and without obligation.
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Very competitive. Many apartments receive dozens of applications. Professional support significantly increases your chances.
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We cannot guarantee outcomes, but we significantly improve your positioning and success probability.
Let's Discuss Your Plans
Not sure which service you need or what it would cost? Tell us about your situation. We'll explain your options and recommend the support that makes sense for you.
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