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Renting in Taipei, explained.
Practical guides for foreigners navigating apartments, contracts, and life in Taiwan.
Is Taipei Safe for Foreigners? The Real Risks, Ranked
Is Taipei safe for foreigners? Yes. Violent crime is rare. The real risks, ranked: traffic, scams, earthquakes and typhoons, then petty theft, plus what to do.
October 19, 2026
Rooftop Additions (頂加) and Subdivided Units: What Foreigners Should Know
Many Taipei rentals are rooftop additions or subdivided suites. What that means, the real risks around heat, leaks and safety, and what to ask.
October 4, 2026
Gas Water Heaters in Taipei Apartments: How to Spot Carbon Monoxide Risk at a Viewing
Gas water heater Taiwan apartment guide: heater types, enclosed balconies, CO poisoning signs, bottled vs natural gas, and what to walk away from at a viewing.
October 4, 2026
Moving to Taiwan with China Tensions: A Calm, Practical Guide
Moving to Taiwan with China tensions on your mind? Current travel advisories, what PLA drills mean for daily life in Taipei, and the simple prep residents do.
October 3, 2026
How to Check a Taipei Apartment for Mold, Leaks and Typhoon Risk Before You Rent
How to check apartment for leaks and mold in Taipei at a viewing: where 壁癌 hides, top-floor and flood risks, what to ask the landlord, and when to walk away.
October 2, 2026
Subletting and Short-Term Renting in Taipei: What's Actually Allowed
A general look at subletting and short-term or Airbnb-style renting in Taipei: what most standard leases assume, and why it's worth confirming directly.
September 17, 2026
Common Rental Scams Targeting Foreigners in Taipei (and How to Spot Them)
The rental scam patterns that specifically target foreigners in Taipei, remote deposit requests and fake agent fees included, and how to spot them early.
September 17, 2026