Relocation, done by a local
Land like a local.
Moving abroad? We match you with a vetted local who has lived in your new city for years. They find your home, visit the places, negotiate the lease — and stay until your bank, SIM, registration and utilities are sorted.
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Wei · Insidoor, Shanghai11 yrs in the city · EN / 中文 · replies in ~2 hFrom match to settled,
one person on the ground.
You pay Insidoor up front. We hold it, and release your Insidoor's share only as milestones are delivered.
- 01Day 0
Get matched
Tell us your city, budget, languages and family situation. We pair you with the right Insidoor within 48 hours.
- 02Week 1–2
They search
Your Insidoor shortlists homes, visits in person, and uploads video walkthroughs to your shared search board.
- 03Week 2–4
You sign
They negotiate in the local language, review the lease with you, and handle handover and keys.
- 04First month
You settle
Bank, SIM, registration, utilities, healthcare — ticked off together on your milestone timeline.
What your Insidoor handles
We start with the home — and stay until you're settled.
No scrolling listings from another country. Your Insidoor walks the neighborhoods, films the viewings, spots the scams, and negotiates in the local language.
The home
- Shortlist matched to your budget & family
- In-person viewings with video walkthroughs
- Area reports & scam checks
- Lease negotiation & review
- Handover, inventory, keys
The setup
- Bank account & local SIM
- Residence registration
- Utilities & internet
- Healthcare & school search
- First-week orientation
Everything happens on the Insidoor platform: in-app chat, a shared search board, viewing videos, and a milestone timeline you can follow — with ratings both ways.
Fixed, transparent pricing
One flat fee. Published before you start.
Fees are set per city tier, so they stay fair relative to local rents — Tier A (London, NYC, Dubai), Tier B (Shanghai, Lisbon, Berlin), Tier C (smaller cities). Prices below are for Tier B.
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Check a listing you found- In-person visit by a local scout
- Video walkthrough
- Area report
- Scam check
Starter
Full home search- Personal shortlist
- Viewings with video
- Lease negotiation & review
- Handover & keys
- Milestone-protected payment
Premium
Home search + full setup- Everything in Starter
- Bank, SIM & registration
- Utilities & internet
- Healthcare & school search
- First-week orientation
Your money is protected. Insidoor holds your payment and releases your Insidoor's share only at milestones — viewings delivered, lease signed, setup complete.
Insidoor Pro — relocating a team? The same service for employers, universities and remote-first companies, billed per relocation with a dashboard.
Talk to us →
- Verified ID
- 11 years in Shanghai
- Replies in ~2 hours
- 24 relocations completed
Who you're matched with
Not an agent. A neighbor who's done this before.
Every Insidoor has lived in their city for at least 3 years, holds a verified ID, and shows their languages, response time and completion record right on their profile. We match you by city, language, budget and family situation.
Where we'll land you
30 cities, each with a guide written from the groundYour city is waiting. So is your Insidoor.
Tell us where you're headed, your budget and who's coming with you. We'll introduce you to your Insidoor within 48 hours.
Get matched