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How to do the payment?
Normally, rent should be paid for three months in advance in Hangzhou, with a deposit of one month. And sometimes, paying monthly is also okay(but the owner may ask for higher rent). Remember do not pay more than 3 months in advance to the company, which rent apartments from the landlord, or you may suffer the risk of deception.
Tips: 10% Pay Monthly, 10 % Pay Yearly, 50% Pay every 3 months, 30% Pay every 6 months
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How to do the viewing?
To view apartments, contact in advance is necessary. Many guards will check the health code, PLUS agent will go together with you for the viewing. In accordance with the local investigation at the scene, our agency will provide plentiful options to customers before the viewing. After picking up and viewing, we’re glad to analyze the pros and cons and do comparisons to help you move on to the next stage. It’s our pleasure to show you around the surrounding entertainment and facilities as well.
Tip: Now we do a lot of online video visiting as well to save customers time
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Is the price negotiable?
The original price is often negotiable. It depends on many aspects, for example, how long is the lease term; whether extra furniture is needed to buy, or the current apartment needs to be improved according to the tenant's requests; what time to sign the contract and move in; what is the current market price. As the saying goes, everything depends on the right time, the suitable place and the nice landlord. Anyway, our agency would try our best to fight for a nice price for you.
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What to do before moving in the apartment?
Before moving in, we offer standard bilingual contract and list (which is recognized by expats in China). Our agency would pay off the utility bills left by the former tenant. Furthermore, we will make it clear whether the electrical appliance works well and whether there are any big cracks on the wall. We will request the landlord make good cleaning of the apartment before the new tenant move in. We suggest taking photos and confirming situations with the owner before moving in, to make sure the deposit will be refunded when the lease is expired(if anything else is okay)
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What is rental invoice ?
Rent invoice is also known as Rent fapiao or Tax invoice
-For the owner: Rent should be taxed as part of the owner's income
-For tenants: It is the proof in accounting, and the evidence to apply for rent
-When the Rent is not included tax, and the Tenant need the invoice then the tenant will need to pay to get the Rent Invoice
The PLUS agency can help with Rental Invoice
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What should be noticed after signing the contract?
The foreign tenant should bring passport to do registration in the corresponding police office. Do remember to pay utilities every month, in case there would be no water and electricity. PLUS agent will support to open the internet and access to wifi which is necessary for every apartment. If furniture or appliance are broken, contact the agency instantly. Last but not the least, don’t forget to turn off the gas device when going out for a long journey.