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AgnesA 89 sqm three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Qianjiang Mansion, close to the metro and East Railway Station.
TinaA two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment with a balcony and full furniture in Haiwei Xinjie. Contact details have been removed for privacy.
TinaA 144 sqm four-bedroom apartment in Laurel East District Four, featuring a wood and cream style, open balcony, and separate walk-in closet. It includes a washer-dryer set, underfloor heating, and central air conditioning.
AgnesA brand-new 320 sqm five-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment in Lanao Wangzuo. It features floor heating and a large balcony.
sherryA 139 sqm apartment with four bedrooms and two bathrooms in Dayun Chenfu, near the Grand Canal. It includes a bathtub and modern amenities.
KyleA 89 sqm three-bedroom apartment with two living rooms and one bathroom, featuring a walk-in closet. Available for early reservation.
TinaA 244 sqm five-bedroom, three-bathroom home in Virtue77 Wangque Xuan with a mid-floor open balcony and underfloor heating. The community offers an outdoor pool and indoor gym.
sherryA 70 sqm south-facing three-bedroom loft in Zhongnan Future City with a large balcony, fully furnished, and close to Metro Line 19. Rent is 5,600 CNY per month.
AgnesA two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in the IOC Chaoyue development is available for 5,400 yuan per month. The unit is situated in a well-connected area.
TinaThis brand new apartment in Vast Mansion offers 320 sqm of living space with floor heating and an open balcony. It is located on a high floor and includes a bathtub.
AgnesHigh-floor two-bedroom apartment with river views at IOC Chaoyue. Features electric curtains and a smart toilet.
TinaA 320 sqm apartment in Vast Mansion available for rent at 35,000 CNY per month, including management fee. Pet friendly and lease can start from November 1st.
A home in Hangzhou, a Chinese lease you have actually read, and a person on WeChat after the keys are yours.
Commute, pets, budget, and how long you are staying. We shortlist homes that fit, and we say so when a place does not.
Airport, the first nights, the keys. Arranged before you land, so the first day in Hangzhou is not a scavenger hunt.
A SIM in your name, home internet, and WeChat Pay that can actually pay for dinner.
We go through the Chinese contract with you: rent, deposit, what is included, and the clauses worth questioning. You get a written summary before you pay.
When something breaks, you message us. We call the compound and the repairman.
An extension, an early exit, the handover. We stay with it until the keys are back.
Five things that stall a move if they are left until the second week. We do them with you.
A local SIM, in your name, before the building group chat starts.
Installed, verified, and able to pay for dinner and the utilities.
Which branch will open an account for a new arrival, which papers to bring, and someone beside you at the counter.
The police-station registration, inside the window Hangzhou actually enforces.
For a work visa or residence permit, we book the entry-exit health centre and go with you.
The contract is the beginning of living in Hangzhou, not the end of the job.
Write to us on WeChat. We speak to the compound management and the repairman, and we stay on it until the thing is fixed.
About two months before the end, we ask whether you are staying. If you are, we negotiate the new term and sit with you when it is signed.
We look at the apartment before you move out, agree what needs repair, and stand with you on the handover day.
Internet, the SIM, the bank account. We close what you ask us to close, and help sell furniture you are not taking.
Hangzhou, abbreviated as "Hang," is the capital city of Zhejiang Province in China. It is situated at the southern end of the Yangtze River Delta, along the lower reaches of the Qiantang River, and at the southern terminus of the Grand Canal. Renowned as a National Historic and Cultural City, Hangzhou is celebrated for its rich history, culture, and natural landscapes.
The history of Hangzhou dates back over 8,000 years to the Kuahuqiao culture, with the Liangzhu culture from more than 5,000 years ago being hailed as the "Dawn of Chinese Civilization." During the Qin Dynasty, Qiantang County was established, and in the 9th year of the Kaihuang era of the Sui Dynasty (589 AD), Hangzhou was founded, a name that has been used ever since.
In the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, the Wuyue Kingdom established its capital here, and during the Southern Song Dynasty (1138 AD), Hangzhou, then known as Lin'an Prefecture, became the political, economic, and cultural center of the time.
Hangzhou experiences a subtropical monsoon climate with distinct seasons and abundant rainfall. Covering a total area of 16,850 square kilometers, the city's terrain is diverse, featuring hills and mountains in the west and a network of rivers and lakes in the east. The renowned West Lake, located in the western part of the city, is famous for its picturesque scenery and rich cultural heritage, and it has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
As a central city in the southern wing of the Yangtze River Delta, Hangzhou boasts a robust economy. In 2023, the city's GDP reached 2,005.9 billion yuan, with an industrial structure of 1.7:28.3:70.0. In recent years, Hangzhou has actively developed its digital economy, becoming a national center for digital innovation and a regional hub for technological advancement.
Hangzhou attracts numerous visitors with its rich cultural heritage and natural landscapes. The city is home to famous sites such as the Ten Scenes of West Lake, the Grand Canal, Lingyin Temple, and the Six Harmonies Pagoda. Additionally, Hangzhou is one of the birthplaces of Chinese tea culture, with its West Lake Longjing tea enjoying worldwide acclaim.
Hangzhou serves as a vital transportation hub in southeastern China, featuring a well-developed network of highways, railways, and air routes. Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport connects the city to numerous domestic and international destinations, while the city's metro and bus systems offer convenient transportation options for residents and visitors alike.
In summary, Hangzhou's profound historical heritage, beautiful natural scenery, and modern development make it a city of unique charm, attracting visitors from across China and around the world.
Where people near the apartment actually buy food, and where a new kitchen gets stocked. Not the mall on the billboard.
Places within a short walk of the homes we show, including the ones that take a foreign card.
What is worth crossing Hangzhou for, and what is only worth the postcard.
Which line, which exit, and how long the walk from the station is on a wet morning.
International schools that sit inside a sensible commute of the homes we are willing to show.
We offer apartments, villas, serviced apartments, and shared accommodations across major Chinese cities, covering a wide range of budgets and layouts for expats.
Our team guides you from shortlisting and viewings to negotiation and lease signing. We explain key clauses in English and help coordinate deposits, inventory checks, and move-in dates.
Yes. Foreigners generally must register their address at the local police station (派出所) shortly after moving into a private apartment. Hotels often handle this automatically; apartments usually do not. We can accompany you or coordinate with your landlord.
Yes. We provide guidance and coordination for common immigration paperwork, and can connect you with specialists for work permits, Z visas, and residence permit renewals depending on your case.
Absolutely. We assist with electricity, water, gas where applicable, broadband installation, and Wi-Fi setup so you can settle in quickly after move-in.
We help prepare documents, choose foreigner-friendly branches or outlets, and accompany you for bank account opening and real-name SIM registration needed for WeChat, Alipay, and OTP verification.
Early termination depends on your contract. We review break clauses, help communicate with the landlord or agent, and support a smoother handover to reduce deposit disputes whenever possible.
Many expat-oriented apartments are furnished or semi-furnished, but inventory varies. We clarify what is included before you sign and can help source extras if needed.
Fees depend on the service scope and city. For rentals arranged through ChinaHomeRent, pricing is explained upfront before you proceed so there are no surprises.
Yes. We can shortlist international or bilingual school areas, compare commute options, and align housing search with your preferred campus and lifestyle.
Apartments in managed compounds, serviced apartments, and occasionally a villa or a room in a shared flat. We tell you which is which before you view.
You send the brief. We shortlist, view with you, and walk through the Chinese lease before any money moves.
We do the police-station residence registration, and we can walk you through the visa steps. We do not issue visas.
Electricity, water, gas, and home internet, in the first days after you get the keys. A local SIM as well, in your name where the shop allows it.
We read what your contract already says about leaving early, then talk to the landlord about notice, repairs, and the deposit.
We find the apartment, read the lease with you, and stay on WeChat after the keys are in your hand.
English on the call. Chinese on the contract. The same person sits in both.
Apartments someone from this desk has been inside. Not a scrape of every listing in Hangzhou.
The agent who took the first brief is the one in the room when you sign.
The landlord, the deposit, and the clauses, on a page you can keep.
If the lock fails on a Sunday, there is still a person to message.
Which gate, which metro exit, and which school run works on a weekday morning.
Budget, pets, the date you land, the neighbourhood you keep coming back to. We reply with homes that fit.
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