| Channels | Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Public media (newspaper, internet) | Much information and easy to obtain, cost-saving | Possibility of being cheated, not easy to understand Chinese for a foreigner, over-flooded with useless information, time-consuming |
| Chinese friends | Reliable and familiar with the local market, cost-saving | Limited information and less alternatives, time-consuming |
| Foreigner friends | Have similar experience and know exactly what you want You can ask them for suggestions. | Unfamiliar with the local market, time-consuming |
| Agent | Provision of assistance on negotiation on terms of lease contract, act as coordinator between foreigner and local landlord, sufficient alternatives, fast, | Possibility of being cheat, need to pay professional fee. |
What are the available channels in apartment locating and their advantages and disadvantages?
Published on 2018-05-15
