STEP 1: Decision making

Relocating is never easy, when you want to move to Shanghai, how many budget you have, how large,  property type, which district or specific area you prefer to live.

Some information you want to know:

>> Shanghai Districts and Areas

>> Property types

STEP 2: Find an agency

Most real estate agency in Shanghai provides free services to help you to find a house, you should tell them your budget, property type, preferred property or area and your visiting scheduler. If you want to rent a serviced apartment, you can call their service center directly as well.

Some information you want to know:

>> Biggest Shanghai real estate agencies list

>> Shanghai serviced apartments

STEP 3: Visit the house

Real estate agency will make the proposal for you, which lists the properties you want to visit. Looking around as careful as you can and ask each question you want to know.

STEP 4: Bargain and sign contract with landlord and your agency

The leasing contracts have its officially recommended version, you can adding some extra clauses after negotiating with your landlord and agency.

You may bargain with landlord on the price and other extra conditions, such as repairing, renovation and property management fee.

STEP 5: Pay deposit and check in

Normally, you should pay the rent for the first month plus two months of rent as deposit before you move to your new home.

Remember, go to local real estate exchange center for contract registration, your agency can do it for you.

When you moving to your new home, mark all utilies(gas, water and power supply) number with you agency and landlord.

Some information you want to know:

>> Utilies fee in Shanghai