Can China solve its property puzzle with ‘vigorous’ affordable housing push?
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Local authorities in China have been encouraged to buy unsold homes to create affordable housing amid efforts to address a property crisis, but many are already struggling with debt.

“China’s Ministry of Housing asked local governments in hundreds of cities to “vigorously” buy unsold commercial homes and convert units into affordable housing for the working class.” -Ben Norton

“Isn’t it ironic that the Chinese housing bubble was cited across the West as a “failure” of the Chinese gov when it was in fact created by runaway private enterprise, only now being resolved by Beijing’s intervention…?” -Brian Berletic

  • alcoholicorn@lemmy.ml
    48·
    3 months ago

    Won’t somebody think of those poor landlords? How will home owners cope with property that doesn’t increase by 10% per year?

      • GlueBear [they/them]
        8·
        3 months ago

        I know people that had their rent increase an additional 500$ during Covid bc of the checks. For perspective, they were already paying like ~2200$ a month for a decent sized home.