Relocation & Employer Support
Practical support for your move, home search, and Shanghai setup.
Choose the point in your move where you need help. We will keep the next step clear.
Start with a workable Shanghai plan
- Compare districts around work, schools and daily routine.
- Plan a first shortlist before arriving.
- Decide whether a serviced stay makes sense first.
How it works
- Share timing and priorities.
- Receive a practical starting direction.
- Move into a housing shortlist when ready.
Housing support that stays practical
- Curated long-term apartments and serviced stays.
- Area advice, viewings and shortlist comparison.
- Lease discussion and move-in coordination.
How it works
- Tell us the brief.
- Compare live options.
- Arrange viewings and decide with context.
Make the first weeks easier
- Move-in and local setup coordination.
- Practical guidance on banking and SIM-card setup.
- Utilities and the details that follow a new lease.
How it works
- Tell us your arrival timing.
- Prioritise the essentials.
- Coordinate the next local steps.
Support around a Shanghai team move
- Initial coordination for China EOR, work visa, payroll and HR compliance needs.
- Local relocation and housing support for incoming hires.
- Introductions to vetted specialist providers where regulated expertise is required.
How it works
- Share the team brief and timing.
- Clarify the local support needed.
- Coordinate the appropriate specialist introduction.
Service facts for a Shanghai move.
Use these facts to understand what we can help coordinate and what still needs confirmation for your specific home or product.
Apartment search and matching
We compare current apartments, serviced stays, and Budget Studios against your timing, household, budget, and preferred area.
Area and commute consulting
We help compare districts, school corridors, metro access, daily routes, and the practical trade-offs behind each home.
Bilingual lease review and negotiation
We review key lease terms, ownership documents, deposits, maintenance responsibilities, renewal points, and negotiated changes before signing.
Move-in coordination and settling-in help
We coordinate practical move-in steps such as utilities, internet, handover questions, and guidance for local police registration after arrival.
School-led and employer relocation support
We connect school-led housing searches and employer relocation briefs with live homes, area comparisons, and practical next steps.
Tenant fees: For normal rental listings, tenants do not pay an agency fee because the landlord usually pays the successful lease fee. Confirm the terms for serviced apartments and managed rental products.
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Start a Shanghai international-school housing search
If school access shapes the move, use the school housing hub to compare Pudong, Gubei, Changning, Minhang, Xujing, and Qingpu before narrowing down the home. Current rent and availability stay on the live listing pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical questions about your Shanghai home search and move.
What areas of Shanghai do you cover?
We cover the main expat-friendly districts across Shanghai, including Jing'an, Huangpu, Xuhui, Changning, Putuo, Minhang, Lujiazui, Jinqiao, Century Park, Huamu, and Zhangjiang. We compare areas against your commute and housing requirements.
Do I need to pay for your property search service?
For normal rental listings, tenants do not pay an agency fee because the landlord usually pays the successful lease fee. Confirm the terms for serviced apartments and managed rental products.
How long does it take to find an apartment in Shanghai?
The timeline depends on your requirements, budget, move-in date and available homes. Allow time for viewings, lease review and handover; finding a suitable home within a fixed number of days cannot be guaranteed.
What documents do I need to rent an apartment?
The documents and payments depend on the landlord, operator and lease arrangement. A valid passport or identification, relevant residence or employment documents, the agreed deposit and first rent payment may be requested. Confirm the exact requirements before signing.
Do you provide bilingual lease contracts?
We help review Chinese-English lease wording and key terms, including rent, deposit, maintenance, early termination and renewal. Confirm which language prevails in the signed contract; legal advice, where needed, should come from a qualified professional.
What happens after I move in?
We can help coordinate utilities, internet, handover questions and guidance on accommodation registration. Registration requirements, procedures and deadlines depend on your situation and the applicable local rules; confirm them promptly with the relevant authority. Maintenance work is coordinated with the landlord or operator.