珠海发布住房“以旧换新”专项补贴申报指引

Group 1 - Zhuhai's Housing "Old for New" subsidy program offers a 1% subsidy on the net purchase price of new homes, capped at 30,000 yuan, for individuals selling their old homes within the city limits, excluding certain areas and types of housing [1] - The program allows for flexibility in the sequence of selling old homes and buying new ones, with subsidies available on a "sell one, buy one" basis [1] - The initiative is part of a broader trend, with over 110 provinces and cities in China implementing more than 170 policies since 2025 to support housing purchases, including adjustments to public housing loans and increased subsidies [2] Group 2 - The "Old for New" program aims to stimulate housing consumption, reduce information asymmetry between the new and second-hand housing markets, and enhance market vitality [2] - Challenges remain in the second-hand housing market, where sellers may struggle to sell properties without significant price reductions, despite some recovery in transaction volumes [2] - The current dominant model in first-tier cities involves intermediaries assisting in the sale of old homes, with potential for state-owned enterprises to gradually adopt similar practices for acquiring second-hand homes for affordable housing [2]