From France to Zurich: Family Apartment Secured in 3 Weeks
Relocating to Zurich from abroad is challenging enough. Finding a family-friendly apartment remotely, before the school year starts, in the right location and within a reasonable commute adds another level of complexity.
For this family of three from France, SwissNest managed the apartment search locally while they were still abroad.
The challenge
The family wanted to move to Zurich before the end of the summer holidays and the start of the school year.
They were looking for an apartment that would:
Be family-friendly and suitable for their child
Be within walking distance of childcare
Be close to their French-speaking church
Offer good public transport connections to both parents’ workplaces, located in opposite directions, with a maximum commute of 50 minutes
Be located within Zurich
Be found and secured within a tight timeframe
How we helped
SwissNest took care of the local search from start to finish:
Defined the search strategy around the family’s location, childcare, church and commuting requirements
Monitored the market and shortlisted suitable apartments
Attended viewings on the family’s behalf and assessed the apartments locally
Provided photos and videos so the family could make informed decisions remotely
Prepared and submitted the rental applications
Communicated directly with property managers and followed up throughout the process
Supported the family through to signing the rental contract
The result
Within just 3 weeks, we found and secured a beautiful Altbau apartment in Zurich Enge.
The apartment was close to Lake Zurich, Enge train station and their French-speaking church, while offering convenient public transport connections for both parents’ workplaces.
Most importantly, the family secured their new home before the start of the school year, without having to travel to Zurich for every viewing or manage the application process themselves.
Why local support matters
When you are searching from abroad, you don't just need someone to send you apartment listings.
You need someone on the ground who understands your priorities, knows the local market and can act quickly when the right apartment becomes available.
That is what SwissNest does.
We search, view, apply and follow up for you, so you can focus on your move and your family.
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