Relocation Support Shanghai China

At HAO Realty, we have built a strong 360° service package to help expats making the move to Shanghai. A relocation needs comprehensive preparation and expert-level knowledge to avoid negative surprises. HAO Realty can help you with:

Visa & Immigration

Do you need a Chinese visa, a residence/work permit or have any immigration related questions? We have you covered! For the past 10+ years, HAO Realty has supported MNEs and their foreign employees incl family members to obtain Chinese visa. Our in-house immigration team, along with our relocation consultants, make every step of your move a completely stress-free experience. Please send us a detailed enquiry about your Chinese immigration plans, so we have a better understanding how we can be of help. We will guide you every step of the way until you are fully settled in your new environment. Our history shows that HAO Realty proudly owns a record of immaculate service. Our visa and immigration services include but are not limited to:

• Document preparation and translation
• Accompanied health check
• Accompanied interview at Exit and Entry Beaureu  (emigration and immigration office)
• Application and submission for Work Permit
• Application and submission for Residence Permit
• Work Permit renewal
• Residence Permit renewal
• Work permit modification
• Process tracking and administration

City Orientation

We fully understand that accepting an overseas assignment is a big decision for any individual and even more so for a family. Our City Introduction Tours are a great way to familiarize newcomers in a new city and to answer some of their immediate concerns. The program is fully customizable to the newcomers’ requirements. Our Orientation includes but is not limited to:

• Insight into host-country culture
• Information about neighborhoods and public transportation
• A proposal of pre-selected housing options which best suit your requirements
• Viewings of sample accommodations
• School information
• Spouse integration
• Information about healthcare and emergency services
• Worship place’s locations
• Advice about leisure activities and hobbies
• Shopping guidance

Short-term housing

Whether you are in town on a short-term project or you need a place to stay until your permanent home becomes available, we will find you a comfortable temporary home in Shanghai that will fit your needs (minimum of one month rental required). Our consultants know the best available offers of Shanghai' service apartments and have good experience for finding just the right temporary fully equipped accommodation ready to move in.

Home Finding

Our viewing service is always conducted by a bilingual local consultant who can answer any and all questions with in-depth knowledge. In a multiple listings system market, our professional property consultants, who understand the local property market, are your invaluable resource. Finding a place to live is undeniably at the top of the list for every expat family. Our in-house property consultant team has deep knowledge of the leasing market, no matter if you are looking for a turnkey apartment in Shanghai downtown, or a large family villa in Shanghai's suburbs, and is able to quickly respond to requests from proposals as well as offer the best advice. Our consultants gather all the necessary information about you and your family and provide sound advice completely tailored to your needs so you will have the confidence of making an educated decision.

• Information about Shanghai's neighborhoods and housing options
• Viewing of homes and lease terms recommendations
• Rental pricing information including utilities costs estimation
• Needs assessment and consultation
• Lease negotiation
• Corporate or individual leases
• Utilities connections and inventory at move-in

Settling-In Service

Your relocation consultant will provide you with details on the area, culture, local practices, and laws. He/she will also provide you with useful tips about utilities and internet providers, bank account opening, mobile phone packages, the use of apps to order a taxi/uber/didi, meals, groceries, about the metro network etc. Our utilities costs estimation tool will help you get a rough idea of how much these expenses will be. The overview and material will include, but is not limited to, commuter options, traffic times, schools, security, recreation options, utilities, and local registration practices.

• Car leasing or purchasing
• Hospitals and emergency services
• Furniture rental
• Places of worship
• Mobile phone and internet connection
• Opening a bank account
• Local health care providers
• Childcare resources
• International Schools
• Government compliance and regulations
• Local services including council, utilities, parking and registrations
• Public transport systems
• Household help

Educational Support

Newly arriving families that are moving with school-aged children need to carefully select a school which will meet the educational needs of each individual child. So for families, this point overshadows even the housing search. We designed a school map on our website that enables you to gather all essential information about schools. Our educational assistance service includes information about:

• Highlighted suggestions chosen from needs analysis
• Customized briefing on the schools
• Current availability
• Location analysis in relation to office, home, and areas of interest
• Booking and accompaniment of school visits with admissions office
• Follow-up with registration process and waiting list status

Tenancy Service

Our Tenancy Management Service covers:

• Lease renewals
• Rent payments and tax receipts (Fapiao)
• Communication between the landlord and tenant
• Negotiation of terms
• Document coordination
• Property inspections and reports
• Management and coordination of repairs and maintenance

Departure Service

Our Departure Service is an integral part of your experience and it means that you will remain focused on your job right up to the last day. Our consultant will work out a departure timeline which includes lease termination, deposit return as well as dealing with any potential damage to the property if any. Some of the provided services include, but are not limited to:

• Landlord notification by written notice of lease termination
• If needed, settling an early termination agreement and deposit negotiation with landlord to be signed by both parties
• Arrange hotel for temporary accommodation until date of departure
• Confirm check-out appointment
• Prepare all documents including furniture inventory list/handover check-out record
• Coordinate cancellation of club memberships
• Assist with deregistration with local authorities
• Coordinate disconnection and final bill settlements of all services (utilities, phone, cable, etc.)
• Conduct the check-out inspection and handover
• File all check-out documents and photos as record
• Retrieve deposit