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Local governments have ramped up efforts to boost the real estate sector over the past months.

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The six-month review from the country’s consumer rights watchdog saw more grievances than the same p......

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The campaign highlights the frustration construction delays cause and the urgent need for better ove......

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Henan Realtor Willing to Accept Wheat as Housing Down Payment

The offer comes as property enterprises try to survive a market malaise seen across several small ci......

2022-06-22 09:54:14

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Shanghai Rental Market Sees ‘Abrupt’ Post-Lockdown Growth

Analysts say the surge is a “normal rebound” while noting the city still faces insufficient supply o......

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Suggestions included free kindergarten, affordable housing for families with three kids, and protect......

2022-03-07 09:52:02

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A short supply of new houses has would-be buyers struggling to find developers willing to take their......

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Tenants and Landlords Differ on Shenzhen’s Rental Rate Drop

Media reports suggest rents were becoming cheaper in the southern tech hub, but not everyone agrees.

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Shanghai’s Real Estate Agents Are in Trouble. Buyers Don’t Mind.

As house sales plummet, the local government is encouraging individuals to trade houses without agen......

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For years, developers sold unbuilt apartments to fund construction. When it goes wrong, buyers can w......

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The most expensive cities are likely to be included in a pilot tax scheme, experts say.

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