Residential Services

Living in China as expatriates, Scout Real Estate (SRE) understands firsthand that moving to another country is difficult.

At SRE, we take it upon ourselves to make the transition from moving away from friends, family, and your familiar environment to China as smooth as possible.

Home search

Looking for a home is like shopping for clothes. Photos are useful, but you have to be here to make sure the merchandise fits you.

Finding the proper home and answering your budget and personal requirements might be a time-consuming process and therefore take few days or more to be found. Due to many years of experience of relocating expats in China, Our SRE Consultant will expedite the process to find the right houses and/or apartments for the assignee individual and their family.

Do not forget to ask yourself the following questions

  • Your rental budget
  • Your commute to work
  • Your kids commute to school
  • Is it kid friendly?
  • Transportation: Subway, ring road, shuttle bus to school
  • Convenience: Foreign supermarkets, cafes, restaurants.
  • Are we far from expat attractions?
  • Do I get foreign TV channels?
  • Is there a gym?

SRE Consultants assists the assigned throughout the entire housing process, which involves

  • Property Viewings
  • Orientation tour of Residential Areas
  • Negotiations with landlords on preferred properties
  • Contract reviewing (translations assistance if necessary)
  • Landlord due diligence
  • Rental Lease Contract Signature
  • Payment assistance (Deposit, first rental, collect rental invoice, Prepare debit note)
  • HR Ongoing Reporting (if required)

Our expert consultant is here to understand and anticipate housing challenges in order to reduce costs and stresses of temporary accommodation. Your SRE Consultant provides reliable Chinese market rental information, local practices of leasing and many tips on the assignees home search.

Once you have selected your home,
SRE settling and after sales services enters in action.

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