Zürich Property & Real Estate

Looking for a house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

Swiss real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local realtors or real estate agents who have property for sale in Zurich you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in purchasing property in Switzerland.

When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are English translations of the key German real estate words and phrases.

Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to Switzerland: residency, moving cars, money, pets, finding a home, finding a school and more.

Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying the gas, water and telephone companies, your satellite provider, tax office, bank. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your Switzerland move as much as possible.

Looking to rent out your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

Looking to sell your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

The facts you need to know about renting a house or apartment in Zurich, Basel, Bern, Lucerne and Zug: the contract, the deposit, the lease and the legal obligations of the landlord and the tenant.

Moving in? Information on the essential services in Switzerland and how to get them connected to your home or office in the cantons of Zurich, Zug, Basel, Lucerne and Berne. Who to call in order to get your electricity, water, gas and telephone.