Apartment Search & Relocation in Zurich
Finding an apartment in Zurich is easy. Getting selected is the hard part.
We help professionals, executives and families find the right home in Zurich, prepare stronger rental applications and navigate the Swiss relocation process with local expertise and personal support.
Zurich-based founders · 15+ years local real estate experience · 100+ clients relocated
Relocation to Zurich
Your move is about more than finding an apartment.
Where you live affects your commute, your budget, your family life and how quickly you settle into Zurich.
We start by understanding your situation, then help you make informed decisions about where to live, what to apply for and how to approach the Swiss rental market.
Why SwissNest
The Zurich rental market is competitive. The right strategy makes the difference.
Focus on the right apartments
We help you identify properties that genuinely match your budget, requirements and situation, so you spend your time where it matters.
Present a stronger application
We help prepare a clear, complete and professional Swiss rental application dossier before the right apartment appears.
Navigate the right contacts
We communicate with property managers and landlords throughout the search and application process.
Reduce the time and effort
We monitor the market and coordinate the process, helping you avoid endless searching and missed opportunities.
Stay supported beyond the contract
Our support does not stop when you sign. We can continue helping with the practical steps of settling into your new home.
Our services
How can we help you?
Whether you are looking for a rental apartment, buying a home or searching for commercial property, we provide local expertise and personal support throughout the process.
Rental Apartment Search
Find the right apartment, submit a stronger application and get support until you have the keys.
Apartment Purchase
A strategic search for your Zurich home, from property selection and evaluation to negotiation and purchase.
Business Property Search
Commercial property search for practices, offices and other business premises in Zurich and the surrounding area.
Simple & transparent
Pay only for the support you need.
Rental
Apartment Search
+ 1 monthly rent upon successful rental.
Purchase
Apartment Purchase
+ success fee upon successful purchase.
Relocation
Flexible Support
For practical and administrative relocation support before and after your move.
Free initial consultation · Pay-as-you-go support · No large upfront package
How it works
From your first search to your new home.
A structured process designed to help you move quickly, make informed decisions and secure the right apartment.
Initial consultation
We review your budget, preferred neighbourhoods, commuting requirements, apartment criteria and moving timeline.
Application dossier
We help prepare your Swiss-standard rental application dossier so you are ready to act when the right apartment appears.
Market monitoring
We monitor the market and identify suitable apartments based on your search profile.
Viewings & applications
We coordinate viewings, attend them on your behalf when needed, document the apartment and manage the application process.
Contract & move-in
Once your application is accepted, we support contract review, signatures and apartment handover preparation.
Real relocations. Real results.
We don't just help you search. We help you get there.
Modern apartment secured in less than 4 weeks.
A client relocating from London needed to secure a modern apartment remotely before moving to Zurich.
- Quiet residential neighbourhood
- Excellent public transport
- Rental contract signed in less than 4 weeks
A family home in Zurich secured within 2 months.
A family with three children needed a family-friendly neighbourhood, good schools, convenient transport and access to both workplaces.
- Spacious 4.5-room apartment
- Prime location in Zurich Enge
- Apartment secured within 2 months
Your relocation partners
You'll work directly with us.
SwissNest was founded by Anna & Andy after years of experience in Zurich's real estate and relocation market.
We know the Zurich rental market from multiple perspectives: as relocation specialists, real estate professionals, landlords and expat parents ourselves.
Unlike larger relocation companies, you don't get passed from one consultant to another. You work directly with us throughout your relocation.
Ready to move to Zurich?
Make Zurich your new home.
Tell us where you're coming from, what you're looking for and when you're moving. We'll tell you honestly how we can help.