Case Study: Apartment search in Zurich Seefeld – for a couple from Munich
A couple from Munich moved their centre of life to Zurich. Within two months we found a rental apartment in Seefeld in a quiet location, within walking distance of the lake – slightly below budget.
- Mandate
- Active search mandate, rental
- Origin
- Munich, Germany
- Location
- Zurich Seefeld, district 8
- Property
- Rental apartment
- Duration
- 2 months, slightly below budget
Situation
A couple from Munich was planning to relocate to Zurich. Due to their professional commitments, they lacked the time to travel to Zurich for viewings and had limited access to the local market and its relevant networks.
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CROVES Real Estate took over the entire apartment search: market monitoring, on-site viewings, preparation of the application dossier, negotiation and review of the lease agreement.
Challenge
- In the Zurich rental market, hours often decide the outcome – travelling from Munich for each viewing was not realistic.
- Without a Swiss rental history and without a personal introduction, a dossier is hard for property managers to assess.
- Micro-location, noise exposure and connections could not be evaluated from a distance.
- Attractive properties in district 8 are frequently never publicly listed.
Approach
- 01
Requirements analysis and district advice
Assessment of the preferred neighbourhoods by location, character, connections and price level, leading to a focus on Seefeld and adjacent areas.
- 02
Pre-filtered market screening
We drew on our network and considered both on- and off-market opportunities, presenting only apartments genuinely matching the criteria.
- 03
Accelerated application process
By responding immediately to new market opportunities, we were able to handle short-notice viewings and assessments locally and keep the application process moving without delay.
- 04
Complete application dossier and personal reference
We prepared a complete application dossier and provided a personal reference to the responsible property manager, adding factual context on our clients' profile to support a professional assessment of the application.
- 05
Targeted outreach
Targeted outreach to property managers, agents and owners in the relevant Zurich districts.
- 06
Negotiation and contract review
We also reviewed and negotiated the lease agreement on their behalf.
Result
Within two months, our clients secured a suitable apartment in Zurich-Seefeld – in a quiet location, within walking distance of the lake and slightly below their intended budget.
- Suitable rental apartment within two months
- Concluded slightly below the defined budget
- No viewing trips from Munich required
- Lease agreement fully reviewed before signing
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