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I am an expatriate.I am Australian, and I am now living in China. I am currently in Shanghai.
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I am an Australian lady who runs an agency for expat housing called Shanghai Properties (http://www.shanghaiprops.com). I moved here in 1994 to work for a Japanese real estate broker and got hooked on the city, the culture and finding homes for people moving here. I remember arriving here and it being so communist, so run down and dirty, everything looked like it needed a good dose of TLC. People lived such simple lives and had to endure many hardships. I can't believe the massive transformation of this city in such a short time. The changes are both a credit and a shame rolled into one. Credit for the improvement it has made to the lives of the local citizens but a shame that families and neighbours have been forced to move far away from their local areas. I enjoy the huge varieties in lifestyle that this city has to offer. It seems to have something for everyone. I enjoy introducing my city to new arrivals, helping them getting their bearing and getting them the best deal possible on their new home.
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China
Shanghai
I am currently living in China since August 1994
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Expat agents who speak your language Shanghai Properties employs foreign nationals who really know the housing needs of expatriates. The secret of our success within the expatriate community over the years is because we really do speak your language. Our agents have thorough market knowledge and selecet the most suitable housing to save you time and money. Apart from assistance with housing they help newcomers quickly and comfortably into the expatriate community through introductions to clubs and groups. This value added service can only be provided by expatriates for expatriates. Foreign National Agents We have experienced foreign national agents from Australia , Britain , Canada , France , Germany , Italy , Netherlands and the USA . All our agents have lived in Shanghai for over two years and have undergone thorough training in property searches and inspections. Each agent has local support staff to assist them when needed. So, when you're thinking of moving to Shanghai or within Shanghai , talk to an agent that really does speak your language. We can be reached on (8621) 6471 0255 or 6471 0288 o r after hours on (86) 131 228 10421. Email us at: info@shanghaiprops.com .
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General Manager %u2013 Adrienne Farrelly Since 1994, Adrienne Farrelly has been helping expatriates find their homes in Shanghai . She has worked for Xinhua Housing Agency, a Japanese real estate firm and Hong Kong 's DTZ Debenham Tie Leung. Adrienne has been responsible for taking care of the US Consulate General's housing needs and negotiated tenancy leases for two US Consul Generals. She also assisted the US Consulate in moving many of their families to a new compound. Other Consulate Generals she has taken care of include two Italian Consul Generals, the Hungarian Consul General, Austrian & Turkish Vice-Consul Generals. Apart from diplomatic clients she has negotiated numerous tenancy contracts for Multi National Companies. Some of her clients include Alcatel, Bayer, BHP, Carrefour, Credit Agricole Indosuez, Deutsche Bank, Dresdner Bank, Haarmann Hemmelrath & Partner, Lufthansa, Microsoft, Nicholson International, Price Waterhouse, Shell and Southcorp Holdings.
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