Q: Is it recommend to ship my own furniture to China?
A: Yes, you can ship your own furniture to China to make the place more homely, but please be aware that there is little rental difference between fully furnished and unfurnished properties, and it is generally more difficult to rent an unfurnished property than a fully furnished one.
Q: Is furniture rental common in China?
A: Furniture rental is not common in China and most landlords will furnish their house/apartment before renting.
Q: What is a typical lease term is in China?
A: A typical apartment lease is normally for one year. For houses, many landlords prefer two year leases, especially if the lease includes renovations and additional furniture purchases. Some landlords will accept a 2 year lease, with a break option for the tenant after a specified period of time.
Q: What is a Fapiao (Official rent receipt)?
A: Fapiaos are issued by the local tax authorities and they are a tax receipt for funds paid. A fapiao must be obtained to ensure that Value Added Tax has been paid. To comply with accounting rules, most tenants need a fapiao for each payment. The fapiao should also indicate that the payment is for “housing rent” if it is for rent. The name of the fapiao issuer (shown on the fapiao) should be the same as the payee’s name.
Q: What is the most common payment method and currency used?
A: Rent is normally paid in RMB via bank transfer to the landlord's account. Rent is usually payed in advanced periods of 3, 6, or 12 months.
Q: What is normally included in the rent?
A: In addition to the use of furniture, electrical appliances and fixtures, a lease normally includes management fees and fapiaos. Utility (water, gas & electricity) usage allowance, broadband (installation and monthly usage fee), telephone line installation, cable/satellite TV, club membership, car parking space, heating fee, cleaning service (if any), garden maintenance, etc. are optional items and are subject to the housing budget and final negotiation. However, most companies have their own housing lease policies and some items can not be included into a lease. Negotiations on these extra items are therefore dealt with on a case to case basis in order to comply with company policies.
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A: Yes, you can ship your own furniture to China to make the place more homely, but please be aware that there is little rental difference between fully furnished and unfurnished properties, and it is generally more difficult to rent an unfurnished property than a fully furnished one.
Q: Is furniture rental common in China?
A: Furniture rental is not common in China and most landlords will furnish their house/apartment before renting.
Q: What is a typical lease term is in China?
A: A typical apartment lease is normally for one year. For houses, many landlords prefer two year leases, especially if the lease includes renovations and additional furniture purchases. Some landlords will accept a 2 year lease, with a break option for the tenant after a specified period of time.
Q: What is a Fapiao (Official rent receipt)?
A: Fapiaos are issued by the local tax authorities and they are a tax receipt for funds paid. A fapiao must be obtained to ensure that Value Added Tax has been paid. To comply with accounting rules, most tenants need a fapiao for each payment. The fapiao should also indicate that the payment is for “housing rent” if it is for rent. The name of the fapiao issuer (shown on the fapiao) should be the same as the payee’s name.
Q: What is the most common payment method and currency used?
A: Rent is normally paid in RMB via bank transfer to the landlord's account. Rent is usually payed in advanced periods of 3, 6, or 12 months.
Q: What is normally included in the rent?
A: In addition to the use of furniture, electrical appliances and fixtures, a lease normally includes management fees and fapiaos. Utility (water, gas & electricity) usage allowance, broadband (installation and monthly usage fee), telephone line installation, cable/satellite TV, club membership, car parking space, heating fee, cleaning service (if any), garden maintenance, etc. are optional items and are subject to the housing budget and final negotiation. However, most companies have their own housing lease policies and some items can not be included into a lease. Negotiations on these extra items are therefore dealt with on a case to case basis in order to comply with company policies.
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