At Best Appart‘ Shanghai, we find apartments and villas in Shanghai that perfectly correspond your criteria. Do not forget that you can contact us easily using our contact form.
If it’s your first search for an apartment in Shanghai (of your first search for an apartment at all), if you don’t have enough experience and are afraid of forgetting all the essentials, the following check list will help you avoid mistakes.
In which type of apartment do you imagine your Shanghai life?
Single, couples without children or bigger families don’t have the same needs. Which category are you in? Define the number of rooms you need. There are many apartments with more than one bathroom. Tell us what you want.
At the same time the view from your future home shouldn’t be neglected. Do you prefer your windows towards a courtyard or a garden? In which rooms? Bedrooms or living room?
The exposition to sun and overlooking are equally two key points that should not be forgotten. Ideally, ask to visit the same apartment more than once at different hours of a day.
What about an elevator?
Does your new neighborhood satisfy you? Being sure that you like the new apartment is crucial. But you should be sure to feel good about the placement of the apartment! There is nothing simpler to find out more: just go for a walk! Have a deeper look at what’s happening in the surroundings; check the shops (bakeries, butcheries, supermarkets…) and other activities (bars, restaurants, farmers‘markets…). Is it well connected with the city centre by public transport? Metro of bus is one of the best options to move around the city. Do you have a stop or a station near your new home?
In case you need to take your car, are you close to main roads, highway of ring-road? Is the traffic fluid? If you don’t feel assured about moving around Shanghai, do not hesitate to have a look at our articles about tips and tricks of Shanghai life.
If you have children or you are planning a family, do not forget to check all schools close to your new home.
Lastly, a bit of nature (parks, cycling routes, gardens, trees…) should not be forgotten. It can take some time to find an apartment that satisfies you 100%. Be patient and follow our advice for finding the perfect apartment in Shanghai!