Real Estate

Shanghai issues new measures to curb the property market.

The Zone selects the financial services, shipping services, trade services, professional services, cultural services and social services sectors for increased liberalisation.

China encourages private investment in railways.

Deposits monitored as part of the proceeds from pre-sale of commercial residential premises.

More labour intensive (manufacture of digital television and energy saving refrigerators) and service sector (development and application of the internet of Things and mobile internet) projects are added to the revised Catalogue.

Shanghai prohibits mortgage loans for purchase of a third residential premises unit.

State Council reinforces previous real property policies.

Land registration strengthened to tackle idle land and illegal land use.

Understanding the permitting process is essential for foreign investors engaged in construction