Relocation Guides & Resources

Kati Kägi • Updated October 7, 2026

City Insights

Zug Relocation Guide: Housing, Permits, and Family Life

Complete guide to relocating to Zug, Switzerland. Tax benefits, housing market, neighborhoods, schools, and practical tips for families and professionals.

#zug #housing #families

7 min

Financial Services

English-Speaking Insurance Brokers in Switzerland: How We Compare Them

How to choose an English-speaking insurance broker in Switzerland: FINMA register entry, tied or non-tied, how brokers are paid, and the advisers we looked at, with our partner disclosed.

#insurance #brokers #expats

Kati Kägi • Updated October 4, 2026

8 min

Financial Services

Swiss Tax Optimization for Expats: Pillar 2, Pillar 3a, and Avoiding the Traps (2026)

Master Swiss tax savings in 2026. Learn about the 120k threshold, Pillar 2 buy-ins, and how to avoid expensive Pillar 3a insurance traps.

#tax #pillar-3a #finance

Kati Kägi • Updated October 4, 2026

10 min

#insurance #expats #settling-in

Swiss Health Insurance for Expats 2027: Premiums, Deadlines and Who to Ask

Official FOPH 2027 premiums (CHF 412 average, adults CHF 487.60), costs by canton, the switch deadline of 30 November 2026, the three-month rule and how to choose an adviser.

Kati Kägi • Updated October 4, 2026

10 min

City Insights

International Schools: Geneva vs Zurich — Which City Fits Your Family?

Compare Geneva and Zurich international schools for expat families: 2026/27 fees with sources, curriculum options, admissions and city lifestyle.

#schools #geneva #zurich

7 min

#schools #zurich #families

International Schools Zurich Admissions: Complete Guide 2026/27

Zurich international school admissions for 2026/27: school options, fees with sources, timelines, application strategies and waitlist management.

#housing #zurich #culture

Apartment Viewing in Switzerland: Etiquette, What to Bring and What to Check

Swiss apartment viewing guide: etiquette, what to bring, what to check at the viewing and at handover, group viewings and questions to ask landlords.

5 min

#housing #documents #expats

Swiss Rental Application Documents: Complete Checklist 2026

Documents needed to rent an apartment in Switzerland: the 2026 checklist, dossier order, rent deposit rules and a cover-letter template.

5 min

Kati Kägi • Updated February 27, 2026

Off-Market Apartments Switzerland: 2026 Update - The Hidden Housing Market

Discover how to access Switzerland's hidden off-market apartment listings and gain a competitive edge in your housing search.

#housing #zurich #expats

Kati Kägi • October 15, 2025

Relocating Tech Talent to Zurich: Housing, Permits, and Family Support

Complete guide for tech professionals relocating to Zurich. Practical advice on housing search, work permits, schools, cost of living, and settling into Swiss life.

#zurich #tech #expats