Shenzhen eases home buying rules in prime districts and raises loan caps

6 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 29

From April 30, non-local households with valid residence permits can buy one commercial home in Futian, Nanshan, and Xin’an Subdistrict of Bao’an.
Previously, buyers in these areas needed to pay social security or individual tax for a year to qualify for home purchases.
The move aims to boost demand amid China’s prolonged property slump, with local authorities hoping to stabilize the housing market and support economic growth.

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