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While the US is still recovering from its economic crisis, China's economic growth looks set to continue into the new year. But one sector fueling the growth could pose a big threat to its economy, and that’s the red hot real estate industry. BON'S Sylvia Gunawan takes a look at the booming sector and talks to one expert who fears the good times might NOT be here to stay.
As housing prices soar in China’s metropolitan cities, buying an apartment is becoming a luxury many can’t afford. According to new research, average home prices in Beijing jumped 66 percent last year, while Shanghai reported a massive 68 percent jump.
Since the Dubai Crisis last year, China's real estate industry has become the focus of attention. China's Prime Minister Wen Jiabao says housing prices in some areas and cities have increased too fast and that the government needs to control the situation.
Survey company Data 100 asked people for thoughts on the real estate market, through a numbers of questions, and we've got two for you today.
Since the foreign direct investment in China went down the hill at October last year, many have questioned whether the government will ease some restriction on foreign investment in the real estate sector.
Shanghai Daily reports sales of new homes in the city has soared nearly 70 percent during the first half of this year. Another indication that Chinese real estate price have boomed is when a piece of land in Beijing recently went for a record five hundred and 85 million dollars.