Moving Guide
Practical knowledge for a smooth move – from initial planning through costs to special cases like piano transport.
Planning & costs
Moving checklist: move stress-free in 8 weeks
From giving notice to the flat handover: this checklist guides you through your move week by week.
Read →6 min readHow much does a move in Switzerland cost?
Realistic price ranges by flat size, the main cost factors and how to save.
Read →5 min readGetting your rental deposit back: how it works
Deadlines, deposit account and the most common disputes – so your money comes back in full.
Read →5 min readChoosing a moving company in Zurich: what to look for
Quotes, insurance, fixed price, reviews: how to recognise a reputable moving company in Zurich.
Read →4 min readThe best time to move in Switzerland
Favourable dates, notice periods and how the choice of day saves money.
Read →5 min readRegistering your move in Switzerland – authorities & deadlines
Registration and deregistration at the municipality, deadlines and key offices.
Read →7 min readMoving in Zurich: guide to all 12 districts
Every Zurich district has its quirks. What you need to know when moving in Kreis 1 to 12.
Read →6 min readWhat does a move in Zurich cost? (2026)
Realistic moving prices for Zurich – by flat size, with factors and saving tips.
Read →6 min readFinding a flat in Zurich: tips for the rental market
The Zurich rental market is tough. Convince with a dossier, timing and the right portals.
Read →Practical & how-to
Applying for a no-parking zone for your move in Zurich
So the parking space in front of the door is free on moving day: process, deadlines and costs in Zurich.
Read →5 min readFlat handover: checklist & defects protocol
How the flat inspection goes smoothly – and you get your full deposit back.
Read →4 min readE-UMZUG: report your move to the authorities online
Inform authorities, the post and other bodies about your move digitally – here’s how E-UMZUG works.
Read →6 min readChange of address when moving: who you need to inform
Post, residents’ registration, Serafe, health insurance, telecom: the complete list of who to inform when moving.
Read →5 min readPacking right: pro tips for your move
From materials to labelling: how to pack fast, safely and clearly.
Read →4 min readDisposing of furniture in Switzerland: all the options
Bulky waste, recycling centre, second-hand shop or pro clearance – how to get rid of old furniture.
Read →4 min readLabelling moving boxes properly – a system saves time
Find everything fast with a colour/number system and unpack effortlessly.
Read →Special cases
Transporting a piano: what you need to consider
Why a piano belongs in professional hands – and how the safe transport works.
Read →5 min readMoving abroad: checklist & tips
Customs, documents, insurance and transport: how to succeed with your move abroad.
Read →5 min readMoving Switzerland–Germany: process & customs
Customs clearance, removal goods, documents and costs when moving Switzerland–Germany.
Read →5 min readPlanning an office move: without downtime
Schedule, IT and logistics: how your office moves without downtime.
Read →5 min readMoving with children – stress-free for the whole family
Preparation, keeping them busy on the day and how children settle in fast.
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