Apartment Search and Setup
The right Shenzhen apartment is not just a listing. It is a working system.
You need the right district, a sensible commute, a livable compound, a responsive landlord, acceptable furnishing, working internet, reliable appliances, a clean move-in, and a way to solve issues after you arrive.
Move to Shenzhen helps you find and set up an apartment that actually works.
Who it is for
- Foreigners moving to Shenzhen for work, sourcing, founding, or family reasons.
- Founders staying one to six months who need a functional base.
- Executives who want a premium, low-friction setup.
- People who do not want to coordinate agents, landlords, cleaners, furniture, deliveries, utilities, and internet alone.
What it includes
District selection
- use-case and commute mapping;
- district shortlist;
- furnished vs unfurnished strategy;
- serviced apartment vs normal lease comparison;
- budget and trade-off discussion.
Apartment search support
- requirement brief;
- agent coordination;
- apartment shortlist;
- viewing support or viewing coordination;
- practical inspection checklist;
- landlord and management office questions;
- lease checklist for review with appropriate adviser if needed.
Move-in coordination
- cleaning;
- bedding and mattress setup;
- furniture and appliance coordination;
- internet appointment coordination;
- utility and management office orientation;
- delivery receiving support;
- move-in issue list.
Western-comfort upgrade options
- mattress and bedding upgrade;
- desk, chair, monitor, and home office setup;
- kitchen basics;
- air purifier and dehumidifier recommendations;
- router and network plan;
- bathroom and storage improvements;
- lighting and small homeware.
Pricing
| Package | Best for | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment Search Support | shortlist, viewings, and lease checklist support | US$750-1,500 |
| Full Apartment Setup | search, move-in coordination, furnishing, cleaning, internet | US$2,500-7,500 |
| Premium Founder Apartment Setup | fully prepared apartment, home office, network, bedding, supplies | US$8,000-20,000+ |
Third-party costs such as rent, deposits, agency fees, furniture, appliances, cleaning, telecom fees, and vendor costs are separate unless explicitly included in a written scope.
Important trust language
We aim to be transparent. If we receive referral fees, sourcing margins, or vendor commissions, they should be disclosed in the relevant proposal or agreement. Client funds should generally be paid directly to landlords or vendors wherever practical.
Common apartment mistakes
- choosing based on photos rather than commute;
- assuming furnished means comfortable;
- ignoring noise and construction;
- not checking water pressure, air conditioning, mould, elevators, and internet options;
- misunderstanding deposit, agency fee, and payment schedule;
- not clarifying who handles repairs;
- forgetting temporary accommodation registration responsibilities;
- assuming English-language support from agents, landlords, or management offices.
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