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Originally Posted by JuanL
Dear Fellow Bros in Shanghai,
I am posting an out of topic question that's been asked before. I am relocating to Shanghai next month and I would like some recommendations on where to stay. My new office is located on Nanjing West Road (Kerry Centre) and my budget is limited.. about RMB 5000-6000 for a 1-2 bedroom apartment.
I am considering Zhongshan park and Jingan area due to its proximity but I don't mind Pudong or anywhere else on Metro line 2. I find it a hassle each time when changing from other lines to line 2 at People's square. I also find that the prices quoted on many internet sites to be on the high side.
Appreciate and many thanks in advance for all you sifus advice. 
JL |
Kerry Center, woah! Along the happening Tong Ren Lu!!!
Try the below websites, or use the prices as guidelines.
http://sh.house.sina.com.cn/
http://sh.focus.cn/secondhand/anjia_zf.php
http://rent.sh.soufun.com/
http://www.anjia.com/
Jing'An & Chang Ning districts are good for yr office locations, your budget is pretty reasonable for a decent apartment of your criteria in these 2 districts. When dealing with the property agents, be firm on yr criteria & budget. Being a foreigner, they'll try 2 recommend the higher priced / expensive units / estates. Dunnit 2 paiseh wif Shanghainese. Shanghainese can be damn thick-skinned, even cheapskate, 2 achieve lotsa things / save a few cents / earn a few cents more!!!
Hope that helps.