During an area orientation you will receive insight into your possible future country of residence. Do you require additional information to reach a confident decision about relocating to Switzerland? With Executive Relocation you can learn about all important aspects of life in this wonderful country, leading you to see the bigger picture and come to the right conclusion.

• Information package
• Tour of potential living areas
• Viewing of sample apartments and houses
• Viewing of schools and nurseries
• Answers to important first questions
• Final meeting to recap everything

New country, new customs – is a popular German saying. This probably holds true, especially in the real estate business, where there might be huge differences compared to your home country.

How do viewings work? What does a good application look like? What is important in a rental agreement? And to what must I pay careful attention to during a handover? We have the answers to the dos and don’ts. We are ready to explain everything in detail, so that there are no unpleasant surprises or unwanted costs later on.

We will guide you through the Swiss property market and assemble a personal profile for our customer. This way, expectations regarding living areas, size, wishes and budget are clearly set.

With our years of experience and our large network, we can implement the search and successful closing efficiently. We assemble diligently selected properties, and with the help of our tool MyNewHome, you have the perfect overview at all times. We coordinate viewings and adjust perfectly to your wishes.

• Selection of properties
• Overview of apartments and houses with the help of MyNewHome
• Coordination of viewings
• Application for select properties
• Explanation of rental contract
• Temporary furniture
• Assistance with payment of rent and deposit
• Handover of property
• Handover protocol
• Support with defects to be corrected
• Translations

Selecting the right school and assuring the continuation of your child’s education is of immense importance to all families. Therefore, it is of our interest to show you all options available, be it an international, bilingual or local public school. We will help with the decision-making process and assist with the registration requirements at the school of your choice.

For smaller children you will receive an overview of nurseries, kindergartens and play groups.

• Information and overview of Swiss school system
• Information and overview of nurseries and kindergartens
• Coordination of accompanied or unaccompanied viewings
• Information and contact to nanny or au-pair agencies and day-care facilities
• Information on activities for children
• Information on babysitters
• Search for suitable clubs, after-school activities, sports, music schools

Temporary housing offers the advantage of a fully-serviced apartment with flexible moving and termination dates.

A temporary solution works best in the following scenarios:

• You are only here for a short-term stay
• You are moving here first and your family will follow at a later stage
• You would like to get to know the city and area better, before deciding on where you would like to live permanently
• You are planning to purchase an apartment or house
• Your dream property is only available at a later time

Executive Relocation will send options and complete the booking of the temporary apartment. We will help coordinate the handover of keys and supply a first package with important information. This includes emergency telephone numbers, online login details, shopping and restaurants in the area.

In conjunction with our reliable and experienced partners, we will take care of your work and residency permit, provide all information necessary, keep you up-to-date with the progress and accompany you to the authorities in Switzerland.

• Explanation of options available to obtain a permit
• Application for work and residency permits in all cantons in Switzerland
• Application for residency permits for accompanying family members
• Application for entry, tourist or work visas
• Calculation of equivalent Swiss salary
• Assembly of all necessary documents to submit for permits and visa
• Clarification with different embassies
• Registration with local town halls and immigration authorities

After we have found your new home successfully, the move needs to be coordinated. Treasured possessions, expensive furniture and personal items deserve professional handling.

Our partners are renowned national and international moving companies, who will carefully pack and transport your belongings. We will obtain offers from various companies, so that you can find the best option. Upon request, we can be at the property when the goods arrive.

• Obtaining offers from various companies
• Commissioning of moving company
• Coordination of appointments and dates
• Coordination of handymen
• Support with purchasing furniture, home furnishings and decoration

We deliver all information necessary to ensure your pets may also enter Switzerland and upon request can hire our experienced partner to organize the stress-free transport. It goes without saying that we will organize a local vet, so that your little ones are taken care of from day one.

For us, "relocation" is not just the move to the new home and then simply handing out information brochures. We put together detailed information for your new living area. During a first meeting, we discuss all important matters, explain the local setup and answer any further lifestyle questions.

• Beauty
• Healthcare
• Hobbies & Interests
• Household
• Language schools
• Pets
• Private and public transportation
• Shopping
• Sports clubs
• and much more...

We attend to you pro-actively and offer cross-cultural training in all areas. In order to ensure that you feel good in your new environment from day one, we are by your side with stress-free, tailored support.

Procrastination is the thief of time.

After your move, there will be more administrative tasks which need to be taken care of. We will support and accompany you, as well as inform you about any legal deadlines.

• Opening of bank account
• Insurances
• Tax advice
• Transfer of driver’s license
• Registration of vehicles
• Purchase of passes for public transportation
• Review of rental contracts
• Information and registration with utility providers such as electricity, water, gas, etc.
• Information and registration of internet, TV, telephone and mobiles
• Information on Serafe (radio and TV license)

In our monthly newsletter we provide information to our customers about special events, exhibits or shows, give tips about restaurants, excursions, outings, shopping and local traditions.

We network customers and organize regular get-togethers for interested newcomers. Naturally, this can help in establishing a circle of acquaintances, and, in the past, close friendships have developed from these casual networking events.

What is happening? Our newsletter keeps you up-to-date!

When it is time to leave Switzerland and your focus shifts to your new destination, we guarantee a smooth departure process. We are your first point of contact for all issues. Naturally, we will accompany you to all official procedures. We ensure that you have a stress-free time, as we want you to keep fond memories of Switzerland.

• Termination of rental contract
• Cancellation of utilities
• Termination of insurances
• Termination of all other contracts
• Deregistration at schools
• Obtaining offers for end-cleaning with handover guarantee
• Obtainig of moving quotes
• Handover of property and write-up of protocol
• Support with repayment of deposit
• Deregistration with authorities
• Organisation of mail forwarding
• Support with transfer of pension money

We are competent partners by your side. You have an apartment or house which you would like to rent out? You are planning your own relocation abroad and you would like someone to manage your rental property?

We offer easy solutions for rental and property management issues. Furthermore, you have the possibility to advertise your property free-of-charge on our website.

• Viewing of your property
• Determination of rental price
• Advertisement of property
• Support in selecting renters
• Set up of all contracts plus rent deposit account
• Handover of property
• Management of property
• Obtaining quotes

You have been successful in your job and you would like to pursue a career in Switzerland? Without support and a local network this process can be challenging and sometimes frustrating.

Our cooperating partner offers specific programs and coaching to help you become familiar with the Swiss job market. With tools optimally geared towards your needs, you can better navigate the job application process, establish yourself and continue your career.