What are the available channels in apartment locating and their advantages and disadvantages?

Channels Advantages Disadvantages Public media (newspaper, internet) Much information and easy to obtain, cost-saving Possibility of being cheated, not easy to understand Chinese for a foreigner, over-flooded with useless information, time-consuming Chinese friends Reliable and familiar with the local market, cost-saving Limited information and less alternatives, time-consuming Foreigner friends Have similar experience and know exactly […]

What is the usual deposit required?

The normal practice in China is that most landlords require a two-month holding deposit once the contract is signed and the monthly rental fee should be paid upfront every month. This deposit will be held until the end of the tenancy agreement and refunded according to the terms of the contract. If you terminate your tenancy agreement […]