According to the Opinions on Regulating the Access to and Administration of Foreign Investment in the Real Estate Market (Opinions), a foreign institution or individual that wishes to purchase a house in China must comply with the following regulations, which have been in effect since July 11 2006:
Getting the most out of property purchase contracts – Guangdong Focus
Foreigners who purchase houses in China often run into disputes and are unable to enforce their contracts. They are advised to understand how the Chinese courts deal with these issues and put in the right clauses
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