Viewing property in China without a visa: the 240-hour transit rule
US citizens can stay up to 240 hours in China visa-free when transiting to a third country, including via Changsha. How it works for a viewing trip.
China holds its loan prime rates steady in October 2026
China kept its one-year loan prime rate at 3.0% and its five-year rate, the benchmark for mortgages, at 3.5% in October 2026.
China's home price declines narrowed in September 2026
China's official 70-city data for September 2026: price declines narrowed, first-tier cities rose month on month, and 17 cities saw new-home prices rise.
China shifts toward selling completed homes
China is moving from off-plan sales to selling completed homes, with stricter pre-sale rules in major cities. What it means for buyers abroad.
China launches a mortgage interest subsidy for first-time homebuyers
From Oct 1, 2026, China's first-time homebuyers get a 1-point mortgage interest subsidy for up to five years. Who qualifies, and what it means for foreigners.
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