How to rent a house in Shanghai: the latest strategies and hot trends in 2024
With the back-to-work wave after the Spring Festival and the approaching graduation season, Shanghai's rental market has become more popular recently. This article combines hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days (data as of February 2024) to compile a structured rental guide for you.
1. The latest developments in Shanghai’s rental market
| hot topics | attention index | Trend changes |
|---|---|---|
| Application for affordable rental housing | 85% | ↑23% |
| Properties along the subway | 78% | ↑15% |
| Sharing safety regulations | 62% | New to the list |
| Digital rental contract | 54% | ↑8% |
2. Comparison of rental channels
| Channel type | average commission | Authenticity of property | Suitable for the crowd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lianjia/Zhongyuan and other intermediaries | 50% monthly rent | ★★★★ | Those with sufficient budget |
| Ziru/Shell Platform | Service fee 10% | ★★★☆ | young white-collar workers |
| Douban/Xianyu | No commission | ★★☆ | student group |
| Government affordable housing platform | 70% of market price | ★★★★★ | Eligible citizens |
3. Rental price reference (February 2024)
| area | Average price per room | one bedroom | two bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pudong inner ring | 3500-4500 yuan | 6000-8000 yuan | 9000-12000 yuan |
| Puxi inner ring | 4000-5000 yuan | 7000-9000 yuan | 10,000-15,000 yuan |
| Between middle and outer ring | 2500-3500 yuan | 4500-6000 yuan | 6500-9000 yuan |
| Outside the outer ring | 1500-2500 yuan | 3000-4500 yuan | 5000-7000 yuan |
4. Guide to avoid pitfalls (recent hot spots of complaints)
1.Fake property trap: Recently, the number of complaints on platforms such as 58.com has increased by 27%. It is recommended to request video viewings.
2.Second landlord risk: A case in Minhang District shows that the original property certificate must be checked
3.Service fee dispute: Some apartment platforms have hidden charges, and all fee details need to be confirmed before signing a contract.
4.Contract terms: Focus on breach of contract clauses, repair responsibilities and sublease rights
5. New policies and regulations
1. Implementation from 2024"Electronic rental registration", can be processed through the "Suibi" APP
2. New affordable rental housing50,000 sets, mainly distributed in Songjiang, Jiading and other areas
3. The revised draft of the Housing Leasing Regulations is soliciting opinions and is intended to regulateRent increase limit
6. Expert advice
1. PrioritizeWithin 1 km of subwayProperty, commuting time is controlled within 45 minutes
2. February to March after the Spring Festival is the traditional peak season, so it is recommended to arrive in advance1 monthStart looking for a house
3. UseVR house viewingTools can improve the efficiency of house hunting, and mainstream platforms are now fully covered
4. Shared renting needs to be clearly definedWater and electricity sharingmethod, it is recommended to choose independent meter housing
Shanghai's rental market continues to exhibit the characteristics of "quality in the inner ring and cost-effectiveness in the outer ring". It is recommended that tenants make comprehensive choices based on their workplace, budget and lifestyle. Renting a house through formal channels and keeping good transaction vouchers can effectively protect your own rights and interests.
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