Relocation

Relocation Support

Consultancy

Assessment of following points and individual consultancy;

• Household Goods moving
• Schooling options and application
• Local housing market and how to proceed
• Banking
• Driving in Switzerland
• Insurance
• Medical
• Transport
• Tax
• Living in Switzerland

This consultancy service provided can be done over the phone or in person in our office or the customer’s site.

Orientation Tour

The orientation tour is tailored to each family ensuring that it addresses individual concerns and highlights the major aspects of living in Switzerland. An orientation tour will typically comprise:

• Documentation on different destinations
• Information on practical aspects of life
• Accompanied tour of the city center, suburbs and main amenities
• Visit of representative housing within the budget and basic criteria
• Visit of schools if required
• Visit of local shopping facilities
• Other specific interests to be defined directly with family

The aim is to give a positive and realistic image of what the future life in Switzerland will be like.

Arrival Service

The arrival service is the answer to personal questions. It can comprise the following:

• Contact transferee regarding arrival requirements
• Pick up from the local airport or train station
• Accompany to temporary or permanent accommodation
• Explain how appliances work
• Information on local supermarket, bakery, public transport option
• Opening a bank account
• Assist with registration to local authorities
• Arrange a meeting with a local insurance expert

Home and / or office Search

In Switzerland, the tenancy law differs from canton to canton. Advise and support through the process including the following steps:

• Needs assessment and Orientation Tour
• Accompanied house / office hunting
• Lease application/negotiation/explanation/signature
• Assistance with setting up rent and security deposit
• Insurance
• Assistance at entry inspection
• Subscription to energy supplier
• Subscription to telephone company
• Subscription to different suppliers (copy machine, etc.)
• Finding cleaner and other personnel

Temporary Housing

We can source and present a list of options for temporary or short-term stays. The options will range from apart-hotels to serviced or furnished apartments. The Temporary Housing Search comprises:

• Needs assessment
• Proposal of options
• Lease request of booking
• Arrange picking up of keys and handover

Education / child care assistance

Addressing school matters as early as possible in the process is essential. It brings peace of mind to the relocating family to know that the children’s needs are taken care of. The aim is to help the family to understand the options available to their children. This considers the length of assignment, the ages of the children, the current curriculum they are in and where they hope to pursue their further education.  The core of the service will be:

• Advice on schooling options
• Arrange accompanied visits to the chosen schools
• Oral and written information school systems and child care options
• Assist with registration

Settling-in

The list of items which can be addressed in settling-in services is endless. It goes from pet registration, eating out, furniture purchase, shopping and recycling to places of worship and so on. It is tailor-made to the individual and family needs. The aim is to handle the basics and to have these completed and operational for the day of the arrival. This comprises:

• Active phone and internet lines.
• Compulsory TV and radio license subscription
• Required insurance coverage
• Opening bank accounts
• Maintenance contracts for the property if required
• Local registration at the authorities
• Electrician or handyman services if required

Car

We can recommend partners for cars on their ability to deliver the highest quality service, at a competitive price and on terms that are advantageous to our clients.

• Importing car: assistance in determining whether the importation is worth the expense and how much it will effectively cost.
• Buying, leasing or renting a car: cars are sourced individually to meet personal needs at the best market value.
• Selling car: before leaving the country, advice on the sell price and selling assistance.

Departure Service

Swiss lease contracts have specific terms and conditions which differ from canton to canton. Lease cancellations need to follow a certain timing and protocol. It needs appropriate support to be liberated from all obligations. The departure services comprise:

• Needs assessment and definition of key dates
• Assistance with lease terminations in accordance to key dates
• Assistance with terminations of outstanding contracts
• Assistance with arranging cleaning companies
• Assistance with handover of property
• Assistance with disconnection of utilities and service providers
• Assistance with deregistration
• Assistance with mail forwarding
• Assistance with selling private vehicles