从深圳到伦敦，全球富人为何掀起“租房不买房”狂潮？

Group 1: Housing Market Trends - Major cities in China are experiencing a significant shift in living arrangements, with over 40 million residents now choosing to rent, surpassing the 50% mark in rental population [1] - The proportion of renters aged 35 and above has increased by 4.9 percentage points, including successful business owners and families with multiple children who opt for renting despite owning properties [1] Group 2: Economic Benefits of Renting - In Shenzhen, a luxury apartment valued at 30 million yuan has an annual rent of 360,000 yuan, resulting in a rental yield of only 1.2%, making renting more economically viable compared to purchasing [2] - The rental yield in major cities is generally below 2%, contrasting sharply with public housing loan rates exceeding 3% [2] - The introduction of the Housing Rental Regulations in 2025 will allow children of renting families to attend nearby public schools, altering the value perception of school district properties [2] Group 3: High-End Rental Market Evolution - Professional long-term rental institutions like Vanke and Longfor have a rental rate of 95%, offering enhanced services such as smart locks and weekly cleaning [3] - The market share of institutional long-term rentals has surpassed 30%, doubling in five years, with high-quality renovations becoming a primary consideration for 40% of renters [3] Group 4: Changing Attitudes Towards Renting - A survey indicates that over 50% of young renters are open to renting for more than five years, with 20% willing to commit to ten years [4] - Wealthy families are increasingly using rental strategies to optimize asset allocation, with some investing in international markets instead of purchasing homes [6] Group 5: Global Rental Trends - The rental revolution is gaining momentum globally, with 35 out of 50 major U.S. cities seeing a rise in high-income renters, particularly in areas where home prices are rising faster than rents [8] - In London's high-end rental market, rental prices have increased by 8.8%, attracting wealthy tenants from China and the Middle East who prioritize flexibility over property ownership [8] Group 6: New Rental Ecosystem Formation - A new rental ecosystem is emerging, with innovative models like five-year rent locks and significantly lower rental prices in certain communities [10] - The average increase in rental housing REITs has reached 59.36%, drawing interest from institutional investors [10] - Major tech companies are acquiring employee housing, with coverage rates around tech parks in Shenzhen reaching 20% [10]