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Relocation · Geneva and all of Switzerland

Your employee arrives. We settle them in.

The permit is secured; now comes the practical part: finding a home in a market with a 0.31% vacancy rate, enrolling the children, opening a bank account, arranging insurance. We handle it all, and your HR team receives a single report.

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Our services

From the orientation visit to the handover of keys.

Individual services or packages, to match your mobility policy.

Orientation visit

Half a day or a full day to discover neighbourhoods, schools and transport before deciding.

Home search

Property shortlist, accompanied viewings, application file for the letting agency, lease negotiation, move-in inspection.

Temporary housing

Furnished apartments from day one, while the permanent home is found.

Settling-in

Bank, insurance, utilities, internet, doctor, driving licence: your employee is up and running within days.

Schools and childcare

Public, private or international schools: we present the options and handle enrolment.

Departure

Lease termination, move-out inspection, contract cancellations, departure notification and return of the deposit.

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Interactive map

Geneva, explained neighbourhood by neighbourhood.

Atmosphere, transport, international schools: the map we go through with your employees at the first meeting.

Method

A move without surprises.

A dedicated consultant, a clear timeline, a report to your HR team at every step.

  1. Brief

    Budget, family composition, place of work, schools, preferences.

  2. Orientation

    Visit of suitable neighbourhoods, overview of the rental market.

  3. Search

    Shortlist, viewings, application file, negotiation with the letting agency.

  4. Settling-in

    Inspection, contracts, administrative formalities.

  5. Follow-up

    Check-in a few weeks after arrival, then departure when the time comes.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions on relocation

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How long does it take to find a home in Geneva?

Allow 5 to 6 weeks on average for permanent housing, depending on budget and time of year. Temporary housing lets the employee arrive without pressure in the meantime.

Why is renting in Geneva so difficult?

The vacancy rate is about 0.31%, one of the lowest in Switzerland. Almost all properties are managed by letting agencies, which receive many applications for each one. A complete file submitted at the right time makes the difference.

How are you different from a letting agency?

The letting agency represents the landlord. We represent your employee and your company: our job is to defend their interests and maximise their chances.

Do you accompany viewings?

Yes, depending on the package: accompanied viewings over one or more days, or shortlisting and preparation of viewings the employee attends alone.

Do you cover cities other than Geneva?

Yes. Our consultants work in the canton of Vaud and in Zurich, and our network covers the rest of Switzerland.

Relocation

Your employee arrives soon? Let's prepare the move.

Temporary housing, home search, schools, formalities: one point of contact for your HR team and for the family.

+41 22 886 01 23 · info@hr-relocation.comMonday – Friday, 8.30 am – 5.30 pm