Shanghai City relaxes home buying rules for non-residents effective on Thursday and will exempt property tax for certain home buyers

Shanghai's decision to relax home buying rules for non-residents and exempt certain buyers from property taxes signals an attempt to stimulate the property market amid recent economic pressures.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 25 Feb 2026, 05:39 UTCOn the live feed at 05:19 UTC, 20 minutes before this page

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This could increase demand in the housing sector, which may positively affect related equities and boost investor sentiment in the broader Asian markets. Watch how real estate stocks respond as this may hint at a wider shift in regulatory support for the property sector.

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