Homebuyers in some Chinese cities claim they are being barred from purchasing new properties, unless they pay in cash, without the use of a mortgage.
A combination of factors have led to the phenomenon, say commentators, including more new home price controls, a shortage of supply, and long waiting periods for mortgages to be approved by lenders.
Price controls in some cities such as Shanghai and Beijing have resulted in new homes being sold at 20-30 per cent discounts, which has had the knock-…
Source : South China Morning Post
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