Here Co-founders Mathias Estevez and Alex Nove

How Here came about.

After moving to Shanghai in 2016, co-founders Mathias Estevez and Alex Nove experienced firsthand how challenging it was for expats and students to find comfortable, fully equipped housing that met their needs. They realized many were struggling with complex local regulations, language barriers, and limited trustworthy options. It was a clear problem.

Determined to make a difference, they founded Here to simplify the housing search and rental process for foreigners in Shanghai and beyond. By combining local expertise with personalized service, Here Real-Estate has grown into a trusted partner—helping clients secure hassle-free accommodation from short stays to long-term rentals.

At Here, we're also our own best clients, constantly improving our offerings based on real experiences. Our mission is to make relocating and living in China as smooth and comfortable as possible.

Meet the

Meet the team behind Here! We’d love to connect—reach out via email or LinkedIn, or stop by our Shanghai office to say hello.

Here Team.

Sales Manager

Mathias ESTEVEZ

General Manager

Elina PAK

Properties Manager

Sophie XUE

Operations Manager

Alex NOVE

Relocation Manager

Nicolas RUDAS

Account Manager

Eva CHARNAY

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Marketing Manager

Capucine FONTAINE

Senior Agent

Zoe ZHANG

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Admin. Manager

Yuan YUAN

Life at Here in China.

Meet a passionate team based in Shanghai to support you during your stay with Here.

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