News & Insights Across Asia
China’s Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development pledges continued efforts to stabilize the real estate market in 2025, aiming to reverse the downturn and boost economic growth.
China’s Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development announces plans to stabilize and prevent further decline in the property market in 2025.
Starting December 1, Beijing and Shanghai will reduce transaction taxes on larger homes to stimulate the property market, eliminating the “ordinary” and “non-ordinary” housing distinction.
China’s major commercial banks have reduced existing mortgage rates, following a central bank cut, to support the real estate market. Homeowners can now benefit from lower interest rates on their mortgages.
Real estate investors express optimism about China’s economy as the GDP grows 4.8% and new stimulus measures take effect, indicating a potential rebound in the world’s second-largest economy.
Beijing has eased homebuying restrictions for non-locals, lowering the requirement from five to three years of social insurance or tax payments, to boost the city’s property market.
Beijing announces easing of home-buying restrictions, lowering the threshold for non-locals to purchase homes in the capital, aiming to boost the city’s property market.
China announces policies to reduce mortgage rates by October 2024, aiming to stabilize the real estate market and ease financial burdens on property owners.
Major Chinese cities have lifted housing purchase restrictions, signaling significant changes in China’s real estate market. Experts weigh in on what this means for the future of the property sector.
A dozen Chinese cities have enacted measures to support the real estate sector, reflecting Beijing’s efforts to mitigate risks. CGTN interviews JLL’s Anthony Couse on foreign investor interest.
Growing urban demand is propelling high-quality development in China’s property sector, fueling economic growth and transforming urban landscapes across the Chinese mainland.
China’s central bank keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged in May, maintaining the one-year LPR at 3.45% and the over-five-year LPR at 3.95%. Experts highlight potential impacts on the real estate market.
China announces historic real estate policies aimed at boosting the housing market and fostering sustainable industry growth, including reduced down payments and lower mortgage rates.
China’s central bank reduces mortgage interest rates to boost the housing market and support economic growth, making home ownership more accessible and stimulating investment.
China’s central bank unveils a 300-billion-yuan relending facility to support affordable housing projects, encouraging state-owned enterprises to repurpose completed commercial properties.
Hangzhou has lifted all restrictions on new housing purchases, allowing more individuals to buy property and apply for permanent residence, in a move aimed at stimulating economic growth.
The National Association of Realtors settles a $418 million lawsuit alleging inflated commissions, signaling significant changes for the U.S. real estate market.
China’s property sector is poised for a healthier role in the economy, with policymakers introducing targeted measures to support real estate and drive sustainable growth.
China’s Central Financial Work Conference focuses on mitigating risks in the real estate sector to protect economic stability amid mounting financial pressures.