We are interested in buying a property in Zurich and wonder if anyone can recommend a property surveyor or a company who can assist in the whole process of property buying (checking legal contract, coming to the notary etc. as we are not fluent in German).

We've used Alex Kamer from AKARE relocation on both renting and buying property. Professional service, reasonable rates and good connections. Here are his contact details :

Alex W.Kamer, GMS, CERP

AKARE Relocation Ltd.
Fabrikstrasse 2a
CH-8102 Oberengstringen/Zürich
Switzerland

Tel./Fax: +41 43 388 0118
Mobile: +41 76 388 0118

send to: alex@akare-relocation.ch
www.akare-relocation.ch

You may want to have a look at the Federal Office of Justice's aide-mémoire on the law regarding purchase of Swiss property by foreigners, published in various languages, as follows:

http://snurl.com/lex-e
http://snurl.com/lex-d
http://snurl.com/lex-f