New Members Tres Posted January 8, 2019 at 05:11 PM New Members Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 at 05:11 PM Hi I'll be in Qingdoa in a few weeks and am wonder how I go about renting a flat for myself off campus. I think it may be a better option to be away from 'work' and have use of a kitchen. Costs in Qingdoa? Locations? I'll be teaching at the University in Loashan but don't mind a commute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcdefg Posted January 9, 2019 at 04:43 AM Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 at 04:43 AM Two generic but relevant suggestions: Wait until you get there. Don't rent a flat online. Also before signing a lease on a place that's far away from your work, first try the commute yourself at several different times of day. It may prove more grueling than you anticipate from just looking at a map. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members Tres Posted January 9, 2019 at 05:14 AM Author New Members Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 at 05:14 AM wow. ok. I was going to do an airbnb for a month end do you believe that is viable? Great suggestion. Yes I will have to commute to work to two different locations at the opposite of the city so looking for a place either near one or intbetween and close to the city hub and beach. That's great advice, as not knowing the bus routes and timings etc..the reality vs the virtual reality will be vastly difference. Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcdefg Posted January 9, 2019 at 12:41 PM Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 at 12:41 PM I've only been to Qingdao as a tourist; never lived there. So I can't give specific Qingdao lodging advice. Quote I was going to do an airbnb for a month end do you believe that is viable? Yes, it's a good idea to arrive in advance and look around with various realtors. The way it usually works out best is to go to an area in which you are interested and get a leasing agent to show you nearby properties. (As opposed to trying to find one "central" realtor to show you places scattered out in several areas in different parts of the city.) Online real estate listings are notoriously inaccurate and unreliable. (That's true all over China.) Airbnb in China can be problematic. The owner must be willing to register you with the local police substation 派出所。It's extra trouble for him and not all are willing to actually do it. Good idea to inquire about that before paying a deposit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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