Core Viewpoint - The new housing policy aims to alleviate the difficulties faced by first-time homebuyers, stabilize the real estate market, and promote economic growth in response to a significant decline in housing sales and prices [1][2][3] Policy Background - The introduction of the new housing policy is a necessary measure following a deep adjustment in the real estate market, with national housing sales area down 8.7% and sales revenue down 12.3% in the first half of 2025 [2] - The real estate sector contributes 17.2% to GDP and supports over 40 related industries, highlighting its critical role in the economy [2] Series of Benefits - The new policy includes multiple adjustments to financing, tax, and purchase requirements, aimed at revitalizing the housing market [4] - The minimum down payment for first-time homebuyers has been reduced from 30% to 20%, with some cities allowing as low as 15% [6] - The maximum interest rate for first-time home loans has been set at 3.6%, a reduction of 1.2 percentage points from previous levels [6] - The maximum public housing loan amounts have been increased to 120 million in first-tier cities, 100 million in second-tier cities, and 80 million in third and fourth-tier cities [6] - Some cities have relaxed purchase restrictions, making it easier for new residents to qualify for home purchases [7] - The tax rate for first-time home purchases has been lowered from 1.5% to 1%, and the exemption period for value-added tax on second-hand homes has been reduced from 5 years to 2 years [9] Official Interpretations - The policy defines "first-time homebuyers" as families with no more than one home, aged 22 to 45, with income at or below the local median [10] - The policy will be implemented in phases, starting with 22 cities on July 15, 2025, and expanding to others by October 1 [10] - The application process for the new policy is straightforward, requiring basic documentation such as proof of income and housing status [11] Future Outlook - The real estate market may see a gradual easing of price controls, allowing for a potential 5% price adjustment in certain areas [16] - There will be significant investment in the long-term rental apartment market, providing more housing options for those unable to purchase homes [16] - Policies encouraging elderly housing exchanges, such as "housing for pension," are expected to release approximately 12 million housing units [16] - The trial expansion of real estate taxes is anticipated, targeting families with three or more homes [16]

8月8日，北京市住房和城乡建设委员会、北京住房公积金管理中心联合印发《关于进一步优化调整本市房地产相关政策的通知》(以下简称《通知》)，自 2025年8月9日起施行。 1.《通知》明确，符合本市商品住房购买条件的居民家庭，购买五环外商品住房(含新建商品住房和二手住房)不限套数。即：京籍居民家庭、在本市连续 缴纳社会保险或个人所得税满2年及以上的非京籍居民家庭，购买五环外商品住房不限套数。同时，《通知》明确，对成年单身人士在本市购买商品住房 的，按照居民家庭执行限购政策。 二是借款申请人使用公积金贷款购买二套住房的，最高贷款额度为100万元，最低首付款比例不低于30%。 三是借款申请人每缴存一年住房公积金可贷款15万元，缴存年限不够一整年的，按一整年计算。如借款申请人为已婚的，核算公积金贷款额度以夫妻双方 中缴存年限较长的一方计算。 2.《通知》从四方面加大了住房公积金支持力度： 四是支持缴存人在提取公积金支付购房首付款的同时申请公积金贷款。 一是扩大首套房公积金贷款支持范围。借款申请人(含共同申请人，下同)在本市无住房，且全国范围内无公积金贷款或使用过1次公积金贷款并已结清 的，执行首套住房公积金贷款政策。据 ...