“We understand that making the right choice concerning your future home and its location is crucial to your quality of life.”
Relocation Services in Switzerland
Relocating to a new country is an exciting adventure – but it can also be daunting and overwhelming. Leaving behind your home, friends, and family while adapting to new surroundings and cultures can be challenging for both individuals and families. At Anchor Relocation, we understand what you are going through — because we have experienced it ourselves. That is why we are here to make your relocation to Switzerland as seamless as possible.
With more than 20 years of experience, we specialise in helping individuals, families, and companies successfully relocate and settle in Switzerland. Whether you are moving for work, lifestyle, or a corporate assignment, our aim is to simplify the process and provide reassurance at every stage of your move.
Local expertise in Zurich, Zug and Central Switzerland
Our relocation services cover the entire Zurich area, including the Greater Zurich and Lake Zurich areas, Zug, the Greater Zug area, Canton Schwyz, Canton Aargau and Central Switzerland. These regions are home to vibrant international communities, excellent schools, and some of the country’s most dynamic business centres. Whether your move is to the city of Zurich, a lakeside town in Zug or Zurich, or a quieter setting in Schwyz, we provide tailored support to ensure you and your family find the right place to call home.
Comprehensive and personalised support
Our tailor-made relocation services cover everything from securing a suitable property to navigating everyday essentials. Thanks to our strong network and trusted partnerships with estate agents in Zurich, Zug, and Schwyz, as well as local service providers across Central Switzerland, we can connect you with the most suitable homes and resources for your needs.
We understand that selecting the right home and location is crucial for your overall quality of life. Factors such as commuting options, proximity to international schools, medical facilities, childcare, religious institutions, and leisure opportunities all play an important role. That is why we take the time to understand your priorities and guide you towards the best solution for you or your employees. We handle everything from property searches and accompanied viewings to rental contract negotiations, property handover, and administrative tasks such as local registration, migration, and utility setup.
Corporate and individual relocations
Whether you are relocating to Switzerland as an individual or managing a large-scale corporate move, Anchor Relocation provides comprehensive, personalised support to ensure your transition is smooth and stress-free. We are proud to support both private clients and multinational companies in relocating employees to and from Switzerland.
Are you ready to begin your move to Switzerland? Get in touch with us today
to discuss how we can help you relocate with confidence.
Because arriving is more than just moving. Welcome home.
Home Search
Home Search — Attended
We organise the home viewings, accompany you or attend them on your behalf and send a video.
Included services
- Assessment of requirements and expectations
- Overview of desirable residential areas and housing market
- Accompanied or attended visits of selected objects
- Support in evaluating the visited objects
- Application for preferred home, negotiation of rental conditions and settling of rental agreement
- Explanation/translation of the rental agreement
- Property handover (attended/accompanied)
Home Search — Unaccompanied
We organise your home viewings, and you visit/attend them independently.
Included services
- Assessment of requirements and expectations
- Overview of desirable residential areas and housing market
- Organise visits of selected objects (not attended/accompanied)
- Support in evaluating the visited objects
- Application for preferred home, negotiation of rental conditions and settling of rental agreement
- Explanation/translation of the rental agreement
- Property handover (attended/accompanied)
Home Search — Worry Free
You would like the all-around service, including administration and settling-in and support with additional services like property revisits to take measurements, removalist coordination, etc.
Included services
- Assessment of requirements and expectations
- Overview of desirable residential areas and housing market
- Accompanied or attended visits of selected objects
- Support in evaluating the visited objects
- Application for preferred home, negotiation of rental conditions and settling of rental agreement
- Explanation/translation of rental agreement
- Property handover (attended/accompanied)
- Administration & SettlingIn Support with utility services (water, electricity), if applicable
- Support with registration of telephone and/or TV
- Support with choice of internet services (broadband or mobile internet)
- Explanation of house rules and appliances
- Explanation of waste disposal and recycling system (garbage, paper, glass, etc.)
- Registration at local council office with client
- Support with opening a bank account
- Information on home content and personal liability insurance (contact with expert)
- Information on transfer of driver’s license and car registration
- Information on local doctors (if required)
- Tailor-made extra support as required, up to half a day (coordinate removalist, property revisit to take measurements and answer general questions)
Home Search — Property Purchase
You are settled in Switzerland and would like to buy a property.
Included services
- Assessment of requirements and expectations
- Overview of desirable residential areas and housing market
- Accompanied or attended visits of selected objects
- Support in evaluating the visited objects
- Property handover with follow-up (attended)
- Set up and/or verify preliminary contract (promise of buying)
- Coordinate deposit payment, if applicable
- Tailor-made extra support as required
Home Search — Application Support
This service works well if you are already living in Switzerland and are happy to search for properties and organise and attend viewings. However, you would like assistance with your rental applications and access to our network.
Included services
- Prepare and submit property applications
- Liaise with real estate
- Review lease agreement
Home Search Extensions
Temporary Housing
You are moving to Switzerland for a short period, or you need a place to stay before you find your permanent home (recommended for stays between one and six months).
Included services
- Assessment of requirements and expectations
- Send 2-3 options via email with photos
- Organise and translate rental contract
- Coordinate keys and access to the apartment
Administration & SettlingIn
We support you with all the administrative details and steps of settling into your new home (i.e. registration at the local council, insurance information, set-up utilities, etc.).
Included services
- Assessment of requirements and expectations
- Support with utility services (water, electricity), if applicable
- Support with registration of telephone and/or TV
- Support with choice of internet services (broadband or mobile internet)
- Explanation of house rules and appliances
- Explanation of waste disposal and recycling system (garbage, paper, glass, etc.)
- Registration at local council office with client
- Support with opening a bank account
- Information on home content and personal liability insurance (contact with expert)
- Information on transfer of driver’s licence and car registration
- Information on local doctors (if required)
Area Orientation (Half or Full Day)
You are contemplating a transfer to Switzerland and want to get a clear picture of daily life and different suitable areas before deciding where to settle.
Included services Area Orientation — Half Day
- Assessment of requirements and expectations
- Pick-up client from local hotel or airport
- Overview of desirable residential areas and housing market
- Guided orientation tour adapted to specific needs (i.e. show location of schools)
- Information on issues related to settling in Switzerland (tailored to the client’s needs)
- Local neighbourhood orientation
extras for Area Orientation — Full Day
- Arrange appointments with international schools if required (Anchor Consultant does not accompany the visit)
- Visit sample housing (various sizes and price ranges)
Schooling (Half or Full Day)
We provide information on school systems and assist you in finding the right daycare, kindergarten or school for your children.
Included services
- Assessment of requirements and expectations
- Explanation of the various school systems (international, bilingual, private and public)
- Checking on vacancies in relevant grades at preferred schools/daycares
- Organize appointments with preferred schools
- Visit preferred schools/daycares and provide information material
- Provide support in the application process for the chosen school
Work Permits
We will help and support you with the paperwork and the application process.
Included services
- Complete and transmit the required documents to the local authorities
- Monitor progress until the permit is issued
- Provide the client with updates about the progress of the application
Departure Services
Departure
We assist and support you in vacating your property to make your move as easy as possible.
Departure — Basic
- Assessment of requirements
- Termination of the rental agreement (notice of cancellation)
- Organize professional final cleaning, including 2 quotes from cleaning companies
- Assistance with check-out inspection and handover protocol
- Assistance with deregistration at the local council
extras for Departure — Standard
- Negotiations with the landlord in case of issues and repairs
- Support with utility service cancellations (i.e. phone, internet, water, electricity, insurance)
- Assistance with deposit recovery (if applicable)
ReLetting
Do you have to give early notice on your rental agreement? We will help in finding a suitable tenant to take over the lease.
Included services
- Assessment of requirements and expectations
- Inspect the property and take photos
- Establish a property profile based on documentation received (rental agreement, plans etc.)
- Advertise the property on Homegate
- Show property to potential tenants
- Review candidate applications and forward them to the landlord for approval
- Organise property handover and prepare rental contract
Ongoing Services
Letting / Rentals
Included services
- Assessment of requirements and expectations
- Inspect the property and take photos
- Establish a property profile based on documentation received (rental agreement, plans etc)
- Advertise the property on Homegate and other appropriate channels
- Show property to potential tenants
- Contract negotiations
- Review candidate applications and forward them to the landlord for approval
- Check tenant references
- Setting up the rental contract and organise signing by tenant and landlord
- Organise and conduct property handover with handover protocol
Property Management
Included services
- Assessment of requirements and expectations
- Finding a tenant (separate order/invoice, see Rental/Letting)
- Bi-annual statement of utility cost
- Rent collection and utility and service payments
- First contact for the tenant
- Service can be customised based on requirements