Practical Services

Arrival Packages

Housing only and settling in

Rentals only

  • Search for suitable housing

  • Accompanied visits

  • Submission of applications to owners or agents

  • Negotiation and Explanation of lease conditions

  • Complete inspection and handling over of keys with owner/agent

  • Formalities concerning civil responsibility and household insurance

  • Formalities concerning water, electricity and gas

  • Setting up of fixed, mobile telephones and Internet Services

  • Registration with local television/radio services (Billag)

  • 3-month helpline follow-up after installation

Regular Service Proposal

Our most requested package

All from "Housing only and settling in" AND:

  • Personalised meeting to define your needs

  • Half-day orientation tour of areas

  • Help with formalities for securing rental deposit

  • Co-ordination with local moving company on arrival date

  • Formalities concerning registration of motor vehicles

  • Formalities with health insurance companies and banks

  • Information concerning local entertainment

Extended service proposals

Our most comprehensive package

All from "Regular Service Proposal" AND

  • Meeting with you and your family upon arrival

  • Half-day orientation tour of areas

  • Registration with the office for population control

  • Complete inspection and handling over of keys with owner/agent

  • Arrangements, if necessary for painters/decorators

  • Registration of children in school and extracurricular activities

  • Registration of your family for french lessons

  • Formalities for changing foreign driver's licences to Swiss licences


For a quote and fees please send an e-mail to info@practical-services.com or use our client profile form.