EconomyChina
Guangzhou Caps Home Deposits at 5% in Sales Reform
Guangzhou caps completed-home deposits at 5% of price, the loosest among China's first-tier cities, in a national shift away from pre-sold housing.
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Real EstateEconomy
China Reshapes Real Estate Finance in Landmark Reform
China unveiled a sweeping reform of real estate finance, extending mortgage terms to 40 years and mandating post-completion disbursement.
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Real EstateEconomy
China Cities Ramp Up Housing Support Measures
Chinese localities from Henan to Wuhan and Haikou roll out subsidies, trade-in programs and looser purchase rules to stabilize the housing market.
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HousingEconomy
Poorest Americans Locked Out as Affordable Units Sit Empty
New investigation reveals paradox: America's poorest can't find housing even as low-income units sit vacant. Systemic barriers and policy gaps explained.
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Economy
China Overhauls Housing Sales with Ready-Built Focus
China issues sweeping real estate reforms prioritizing ready-built housing sales, extending mortgages to 40 years, and tightening presale rules.
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Politics
How a Billionaire Shaped Trump's Homelessness Policy
Investigation reveals how the Cicero Institute, founded by billionaire Joe Lonsdale, has driven Republican homelessness policy and shaped Trump's approach.
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Real EstateEconomy
Shanghai's 'Huba Eight' Housing Package Targets Demand
Shanghai rolls out 'Huba Eight' housing policies cutting down payments, expanding provident fund use, and offering up to 80,000 yuan in trade-in subsidies.
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Government PolicyEconomy
China Revamps Housing Provident Fund in Landmark Reform
China's State Council approves the most comprehensive revision of housing provident fund regulations since 1999, expanding withdrawal options.
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Economy
China Adds Housing to Bulk Consumption to Boost Demand
China's State Council includes housing in bulk consumption category, prompting cities like Beijing to ease purchase rules and boost domestic demand.
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Real EstateEconomy
Beijing Cuts Homebuying Threshold, Boosts Housing Fund Loans
Beijing cuts homebuying social insurance to 1 year, raises housing fund loan caps to 3.4M yuan, and relaxes gift rules in market stabilization push.
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Local News & Society
Hangzhou Xihu District Eases Young Talent Settlement
Hangzhou's Xihu District rolls out housing subsidies, entrepreneurship support, and recruitment programs to help young professionals settle and thrive.
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Social PolicyEconomy
China Expands Housing Fund to Cover Gig Workers
China's State Council approves housing fund reform letting gig workers voluntarily contribute, expanding coverage and usage.
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Economy
Extending China's Housing Fund Loans: Relief for Homeowners
Chinese cities roll out housing provident fund loan extensions, allowing borrowers to reduce monthly payments. At least 42 cities have adopted the policy.
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PoliticsBelgium
Vanhengel Appointed President of Brussels Housing Company
Former liberal minister Guy Vanhengel takes the helm of Brussels' public housing authority amid ongoing scrutiny over the Foyer anderlechtois scandal.
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BrusselsUrban Policy
Renolution Grants Favor Affluent Brussels Areas, Study Finds
IBSA study finds Renolution renovation grants in Brussels disproportionately benefit affluent southeastern neighborhoods, raising equity concerns.
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Housing & EconomyChina
China's Housing Provident Fund Overhaul in H1 2026
China rolled out over 300 housing provident fund policies in H1 2026, raising loan limits and expanding usage to unlock 10.9 trillion yuan in savings.
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EconomyHousing
China Pushes Housing Fund Reform to Unlock Idle Balances
China accelerates Housing Provident Fund reform as idle balances hit 10.9 trillion yuan. New rules expand withdrawals for rent, renovations and more.
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EconomyHousing
Income Needed to Buy a Home Nearly Doubles Since 2020
Harvard report finds income needed for a median-priced home has surged to over $120,000, nearly doubling since 2020 as the housing crisis deepens.
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PolicyEconomy
China Overhauls Housing Provident Fund in Major Expansion
China proposes sweeping reforms to its Housing Provident Fund, expanding usage beyond home purchases to cover renovations, rent, and fees.
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PolicyEconomy
China Overhauls Housing Provident Fund: Four Key Changes
China's Housing Provident Fund gets a major reform: expanded coverage for gig workers, new uses for renovation, faster loans, and cross-city portability.
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EconomyHousing
China Expands Housing Provident Fund for Renters, Homeowners
China proposes expanding the Housing Provident Fund to cover renovations, property fees, and flexible workers to stabilize the housing market.
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EconomyHousing
China Expands Housing Fund Use for Property Fees, Renovation
China proposes expanding the Housing Provident Fund to cover property fees, home renovation, and flexible housing consumption in a landmark reform.
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Social AffairsPolitics
Flanders to Raise Social Housing Rents for Work Refusers
Flanders will impose stricter social housing rules from 2028, raising rents for tenants who can work but refuse and requiring higher Dutch proficiency.
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EconomyChina
China Expands Housing Provident Fund With Higher Loan Limits
China upgrades housing provident fund across 60+ cities with higher loan limits, expanded coverage for flexible workers, and new usage scenarios.
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Real EstateEconomy
Housing Policies Spark Extended Spring Rally in China Market
New housing policies in Shenzhen, Beijing and Shanghai drive an extended spring rally in China's second-hand home market, with volumes and prices rising.
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PoliticsHousing
Pulte's Dual Role Threatens Housing and Intelligence Goals
President Trump appoints FHFA Director Bill Pulte as acting DNI, raising concerns about his housing policy priorities and intelligence qualifications.
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EconomyPolitics
Fermette Tax Debate: Who Will Pay for Belgium's Rural Levy?
Belgium's proposed fermette tax on rural property conversions sparks coalition rift over farmland preservation and housing.
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