Whether you're buying or renting, you'll need some advice on finding a place to live in Shanghai. Shanghai is booming, and a lot of foreigners are moving in. Housing isn't exactly cheap in Shanghai, but we'll do what we can to help you find a place that gives you the most for your money. In this section, we offer you plenty of articles on various aspects of real estate in Shanghai.

Talking About Privately Owned Rentals A significant difference between privately owned rentals vs. developer owned rentals are the same everywhere in Shanghai. Generally, the privately owned rentals tend to be furnished to the local landlord's tastes, which rarely perfectly match the tenant's tastes. You might see this as either an advantage or a disadvantage... READ MORE

Housing Costs Hindering Middle-Income Families A recent report from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences has shown that housing costs in Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen have been soaring. A study from the National Development and Reform Commission showed that housing prices in 70 major cities rose by 5.3 percent last month. Beijing and Shenzhen had nearly double-digit increases... READ MORE

WWII Refugees Seek Preservation of Historic Neighborhood During WWII Shanghai was an open city under mixed Chinese and colonial governance and was one of the last cities to accept Jewish refugees during the war. Jehuda Menczel, 70, a chemistry professor, was among more than 30,000 Jewish refugees who fled Europe to seek asylum in Shanghai during WWII. He lived in the Tilanqiao area of Shanghai from 1939 to 1949 and is among 120 Holocaust survivors who have petitioned to the United Nations that they recognize Shanghai’s Tilanqiao neighborhood as an international heritage site, a designation that would preserve the area of Hongkou district where thousands once found salvation.... READ MORE

Rental Deposits, Good as Gone? When renting an apartment in Shanghai, it’s as important to make sure your I’s are dotted and T’s crossed as it is to get a lease in your native language. After all, how do you dot an I in Chinese? What’s more important is to make sure that your deposit is not overly expensive, because just like anywhere you might live, you may never see it again.... READ MORE

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