How We Help & Fees

Moving to Shanghai is easier with someone who knows the city and understands what arriving from abroad involves. Our team of experienced real estate agents and long-term expats helps you find a home, get to know your surroundings and settle into everyday life.

Finding your home

We help you explore neighborhoods, shortlist properties and arrange viewings around your priorities—from your budget and commute to schools and nearby amenities.

Our agency fee for individual tenants depends on the monthly rent:

Monthly rentTenant agency fee
Below RMB 10,000A one-time fee of 35% of one month’s rent
RMB 10,000 or moreNo tenant agency fee

For example, a home renting for RMB 8,000 per month carries a one-time agency fee of RMB 2,800. At RMB 10,000 per month or above, there is no agency fee for the tenant.

Employee relocation support

We also help companies relocate employees to Shanghai, whether you are welcoming one new colleague or coordinating several moves throughout the year.

Companies arranging four or more employee relocations per year qualify for our fee-free property-search service, regardless of the monthly rent.

For companies arranging fewer moves, the same transparent rental-based fees apply: no agency fee for homes renting at RMB 10,000 per month or more, and a one-time fee of 35% of one month’s rent for homes below that amount. Every employee receives the same personal support.

Support throughout your tenancy

Our help continues after you move in. We provide communication assistance between you and your landlord at no additional charge for the full duration of your rental contract.

If you need help explaining a maintenance issue, clarifying a question or discussing an everyday concern, we can assist with the conversation.

Optional arrival and orientation services

You can add these services according to your plans:

ServicePrice
Airport pickup by carRMB 499 per car
Airport pickup by vanRMB 699 per van
City or neighborhood orientation tourRMB 699 per four-hour session

An orientation tour gives you time to explore potential neighborhoods, understand local transport and get familiar with the places you will use day to day.

Tell us about your move

Share your arrival date, housing budget and priorities—or your company’s relocation plans—and we will help you work out the next steps.