Practical rental guides for expats — neighborhoods, real costs, lease rules, deposits and the paperwork that actually matters. Pick a topic below.
Practical guide for foreigners buying property in Hangzhou in 2026: eligibility, one-home rule, district prices, deed tax, VAT, mortgages and the step-by-step process.
Hangzhou high-end rentals, serviced apartments, premium compounds and the expat purchase rules — for senior relocations, families and long-stay executives.
Hangzhou serviced apartments in 2026: districts, price tiers, named operators, lease terms, arrival steps and the 24-hour police registration rule.
Hangzhou student housing in 2026: on-campus dorms, off-campus rents near major universities, shared apartments, 押一付三 norms and the digital police registration rule.
Set up electricity, water, gas, internet and mobile in Hangzhou in 2026: 2026 tiered rates, the 浙里办 app, Alipay bill payment and common traps.