Moving to Shanghai comes with plenty of questions. Where should you live? What will your commute look like? How do you find a home that suits your budget and the way you want to spend your days?
UnlockShanghai brings together experienced real estate agents and long-term expats to help new arrivals find their feet. We combine knowledge of Shanghai’s rental market with firsthand experience of building a life here. Our aim is to make your transition smoother, from your first neighborhood search to feeling settled in your new surroundings.
We start with what matters to you. You might want a short journey to work, schools within easy reach, space for your family, or a neighborhood you can explore on foot. We help you understand those choices and find homes that fit your priorities.
Our website brings rental listings together with practical information about the places around them. You can compare neighborhoods, explore nearby transport and amenities, and get a clearer picture of everyday life before arranging a viewing. Alongside local advice, these details help you ask better questions and make informed decisions.
We also understand that a move involves much more than an apartment. Navigating an unfamiliar city, working through language differences and establishing everyday routines all take time. Having people who understand both the local market and the experience of arriving from abroad can make that process easier.
Whether you are moving on your own, with a partner or with your family, we are here to help you take the next step.
Tell us about your move, and what would help you feel at home in Shanghai.
UnlockShanghai’s website is managed and maintained by Philipp Krueger, who looks after its ongoing development and the tools that help visitors explore Shanghai’s rental market.