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Why I became an expat in Shanghai

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A little story about myself; I grew up in a poor family in a small town in Germany, which made me always believe that there was something “out there” I would never be able to see. My parents could not afford holidays abroad and I ended up staying only in Germany during my first more »

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Oriental Pearl Tower – on top of the world

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Oriental Pearl Tower is one of Shanghai´s most famous buildings and is portrated in nearly every postcard you get from this big city. If you Google “Shanghai” you will probably find 1000 of pictures of the Oriental Pearl Tower. And it really is amazing. The tower is 468 meters high, which makes it the more »

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Four things expats often miss while living in Shanghai

Shanghai is a city of contrasts. The architectural ambience is an eclectic mix of old, contemporary and futuristic. You will during a typical day in Shanghai feel transported through different atmospheres in different parts of the cities. This city is undergoing rapid financial, cultural and technological development, which is extremly entertaining to take a more »

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What information do a real estate agent need to find a home for me in Shanghai?

After you have decided to move to Shanghai, I would recommend you to immediately start to browse different webpages and find out what property type you are interested in. Things you should know before contacting a real estate agent is: – Where you want to live Read the article “Puxi or Pudong – where more »

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This is what you can expect from Shanghai

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If you love the charm of New York’s rhythmic pulse, where the whole world meets in a seductive cocktail of skyline, history and a mosaic of different nationalities, it is time to visit China. Most people will do a classic trip to Beijing when they want to visit China for the first time. The more »

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Shimao Riviera Garden apartments in Shanghai

Shimao Riviera Garden is a compound on the Pudong side of Huangpu river. The compound is very popular among expats working in some of the big multinational companies in Pudong. A lot of high budget clients choose this compound to live nearby the city centre and because of the great environment that surrounds the more »

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FAQ: Renting an apartment in Shanghai

There are some questions that are relevant for those of you who want to rent an apartment in Shanghai. And we have the answers for all of them. 1: Do you need to pay a real estate agent for finding you a home? No, you do not need to pay for that service. It more »

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Shanghai apartment process: how to find a property

We can help you to find exactly the apartment you are looking for in Shanghai. Do you want a modern high-floor apartment in Puxi or a villa in Pudong? No problem, we cover around 97 % of the real estate market in Shanghai. If you already have an idea of what type of property more »

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Best hotels for short-time stay in Shanghai

You might as an expat be in the position where you worry about not getting an apartment straight away in Shanghai, which might make things more difficult when entering a new city and a complete new country. Well, there are always hotels that are available in the central part of Shanghai – and a more »

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The Game of the Shanghainese Real Estate Market

Just like playing the game of Monopoly, there are specific rules to follow in order to get the right property at the right time in Shanghai. The rules of the game will be dependent on who you are, what your individual tastes are and what type of investment you are looking for. However, before more »

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