Relocation services for private individuals
If you are already in Switzerland, and introduction meeting for sure would be the best start in order to define the first steps of your relocation. Of course we also give you advise over phone or through Skype. During the conversation we let you know how to set up the most important things in the most easy way. When you already know what you would like for us to provide to get you started, we can bring all relevant information and talk you through it. If you are not sure about everything yet, then we will provide what we believe to be sufficient. In any case you will get more information during our chat, then if you were to spend hours searching through the internet. At the end of our Meeting/call, if you would like to further employ our services, we can customise it to your needs and return to you with a quote of costs.
Our Relocation Services at a Glance
We offer our clients a comprehensive range of relocation services to ensure a smooth start in Switzerland. From finding a suitable home that meets your individual needs to organizing an orientation day where we familiarize you with your new living environment and its unique features – we are with you every step of the way.
Home Search
We help you in finding the best possible home !
Probably the most challenging part of your relocation. In order to be able to support you in the way which suits your needs best, you can choose from following options:
Light Package: Simple involvement of forwarding the links that are relevant to your search, according to the information you provide us with. After you agree on a property, we arrange visits for you, send out applications for the places you like, do the follow-up and negotiate the lease contract. (This package does not include accompanying you to the apartment or house viewings.)
Small Package: Includes forwarding you the links and arranging viewings according to your response with 4to 6 visits accompanied by us.
Big Package: Includes all the above with up to 10 visits.
With both small and big packages are: Sending out applications, negotiating the contract, assisting customer through to the end of the hand over are part and parcel.
Home search with kids; Kids are always welcome without question of course, and we can divide out the day to include helpful breaks in between. No need to leave the kids at home with a babysitter. We love kids and be reassured, that also landlords and agencies don’t mind having kids at the visits.
Searching for an apartment or house in your absence
School Search
We support you in finding the right school for your kids
This is comprised of preferred education for your child/children and can be of local schools as well as/or International and Bilingual schools.
Settling-in Services
Dealing with the authorities and have everything set up
Registration at the council office, opening a bank account, area tour of your new location, pointing out the convenient shopping areas, helping to locate doctors and health insurance, or whatever you feel you need the most help with to ease in to your new environment.
Temporary Accommodation
Need a temporary home before finding the permanent one
For anyone who wants to experience living in Switzerland before making the decision on a permanent location for a home, a temporary accommodation can be arranged to suit your needs.
Preview Trip
Want to have a look at your new destination before making decisions
It is a tour of in and around a city of your choice, to familiarise and hopefully get an idea of the ideal location for you, or simply seeing the closest areas to your future work place. It can also include seeing two to three places in a given city, in order to give you an idea of how places are structured in Switzerland.
Online relocation advice
Private and personal online appointment
You will soon be moving to Switzerland and are very much looking forward to it. At the same time, however, a lot of questions come up and even if you can find many answers on the internet, the respective research still takes a relatively long time. You certainly don’t have much time left – now, so shortly before the move. Arrange an online appointment with us. Ask us your questions. Which neighbourhoods are most suitable for you and your family, what budget to expect, how best to send an application. Maybe you need some information about registering with the authorities, when a bank account can be opened or how the Swiss school system works. You have probably already made a list. During a 1-hour online appointment, you will be able to tick off many of the open points and then know even better how you need to plan further.
VIP-Service
With our VIP services, we cater to the specific and extensive needs of our clients. We offer maximum comfort and help you save time.
Basically, every customer is a VIP and our philosophy is to treat everyone equally well and always offer the best possible service. We offer and organize for our clients:
- Personalized support : a personal advisor is available to take care of all your needs.
- Tailor-made offers: Services are specially customized to meet the client’s needs and wishes.
- Luxury transportation: Chauffeur service: Provision of a private vehicle with driver.
- Private jet/helicopter service: Access to private aircraft or helicopters for fast and comfortable transportation.
- Limousine service: Comfortable and stylish transportation to and from important appointments or sightseeing.
- Luxury accommodation: we organize accommodation for your stay in hotels or private accommodation such as villas or vacation residences
- Gastronomic experiences: Reservations at upscale restaurants, with special menus or personal chefs upon request.
- Event planning: Organization of special events or individual experiences such as private parties or exclusive tours.
- Security services: Personal protection or security arrangements to ensure privacy and safety.
- Quick customization: Ability to make changes at short notice, whether to itineraries, event details or personal requests.
Costs for relocation support
The cost of assistance in finding accommodation can vary greatly depending on the type of help you need. As with many services, it is similar in the relocation sector: the more you take on yourself, the cheaper it will be for you. If a consultation is enough for you, during which you can ask any questions that arise and you can then take care of numerous steps yourself, this costs CHF 180 for 1 hour, for example. An orientation tour, during which you will get to know the city and its surroundings and thus know better where you would like to live, costs from CHF 350, depending on the time required. An apartment search is of course much more time-consuming and will usually cost from CHF 2,200. Details of the points included in this can be found under the heading “Homesearch”. We will be happy to provide you with an offer that is tailored to you and your needs.
Information on the procedure
You have just received the new employment contract and you know; now it’s getting serious! There’s a lot to plan and you’re ready to tackle all the necessary points.
How do we proceed?
After placing an order with us, we will send you a summary of the criteria you have provided, along with an invoice for the advance payment. Once the payment is confirmed, we will begin the process.
You may have already shared your preferences and requirements with us in writing, or we can arrange a call to discuss them in detail. During this discussion, we will assess the feasibility of your requests and provide honest feedback. It is important to set realistic expectations; for instance, we cannot promise to find your dream home if certain factors make it unachievable. These factors could include a limited budget, poor connectivity in your preferred locations, or missing documentation required for the application process.
Additionally, in some cases, earning too much might disqualify you from certain housing options due to specific eligibility criteria, even though it may sound counterintuitive.
Apartment search
This part of our service is the most popular. We search various property websites for suitable apartments, provide you with links to the listings, and include comments about the location or any potential concerns. For example, if you prefer a quiet street, we might note that a particular property is in a noisier area.
You let us know which properties interest you, and we will attempt to arrange viewings. These viewings are typically group appointments, where multiple prospective tenants view the property simultaneously. Occasionally, individual appointments may also be arranged.
Depending on the service package you have chosen, we will either inform you of the appointment details so you can attend the viewing yourself, or we can accompany you. Alternatively, we can conduct the viewing on your behalf (after confirming whether videos are allowed).
Based on your preferences, we will then prepare and submit the application to the property managers or owners.
Found an apartment, now what?
Congratulations! You’ve been accepted! We’re thrilled for you. Next, the rental documents will be prepared, and we’ll ensure you understand everything you receive. We’ll review all the documents with you and provide a clear summary of their contents.
Additionally, we’ll make sure you’re informed well in advance about the handover date. If you’ve booked this service, we’ll accompany you to the handover to ensure everything goes smoothly.
We’re also here to support you with all other aspects of your relocation. This includes tasks such as registering with local authorities, providing orientation tours, assisting with school searches, and much more. For more details, please explore the relevant sections on our website.
