Pricing
Clear prices up front. Honest quotes when scope varies.
Fixed fees for the outcome, agreed before we start. Pay in EUR, USD or RMB. Bigger, custom work is scoped on a free 30-minute call.
Fixed fees
Agreed up front — no surprises.
Independent
No commission from agents or landlords.
Bilingual & on the ground
We handle the Chinese-only side, in person.
EUR · USD · RMB
Pay however suits you.
Settle in
Your first 30 days
Local Fixer — Individual / Couple
Bank, phone, apps, registration and daily-life setup, done for you.
- One fixed price, one operator
- Your full first-month setup
Local Fixer — Family
Everything above, scaled for a family with kids.
- Registration for every member
- More on-call for a household
Third-party fees (housekeeper, deposits, government charges) are billed at cost.
Housing
Renting & buying
Serviced Apartment
Area-fit advice, curated shortlist, viewings, negotiated lease & handover.
- 50% credited toward a long-term search if you proceed
Long-term — Apartment
Full search, viewings, negotiation, lease review, utilities & move-in.
- We take no landlord or agent commission
Long-term — Villa / House
The same independent search for larger family homes.
- Buying instead? Purchase advisory on request
Independent advice — our only fee is the one quoted here. Deposits and official fees are not included.
Schooling & Learning
Schools, admissions & teachers
School Fit Diagnostic
A 60-minute call and a 1-page shortlist built for your child.
- The right schools, written for your family
Admissions & Placement
Each application run as a project — docs, assessments, interviews, waitlists.
- Entrance test & interview prep
- School visits arranged
Tutors & Companions
A vetted local teacher matched to your child — Mandarin, academics, or a homeschool companion. You hire directly; 30-day free replacement.
- Mandarin / Chinese as a second language — why many families come
- Academic catch-up, English/EAL, or homeschool companion
Add-ons are scoped after the diagnostic, so you only pay for what your family needs.
Permits & Renewals
Visas, residence permits & renewals — in Shanghai
Residence Permit Renewal
Your annual renewal handled — documents, forms, and the bureau visit.
- Start 1–2 months before expiry
Dependent / Family Permit
Residence permits for your spouse and children, end to end.
- Document prep, translation & accompaniment
Work + Residence Permit
Full work-permit and residence-permit setup, coordinated with your employer.
- We prep & coordinate; your employer files
Government fees (≈ ¥400–1,000) are separate and paid at cost. Complex cases — talent routes, below-threshold salaries, contested renewals — are quoted after a call.
Full Relocation
The whole move, one owner.
School, home, permits and settling in — coordinated end to end, before you move and after you land. Because every family’s scope is different, Full Relocation is quoted after a free 30-minute call.
- One point of contact for the entire move
- Bundled — and priced below booking each piece separately
How it works
Three steps to settled.
- 01
Discovery call
We map your family, budget, timeline and must-haves — no charge.
- 02
Shortlist & match
Curated options and a clear quote, ready for you to choose.
- 03
Settled
Booked, signed, set up — typically within weeks.
Not sure what you need?
Book a free 30-minute call — we'll map your situation and tell you exactly which services fit.