[Comprehensive Report from Global Network Finance] On April 29, Shenzhen Housing and Construction Bureau issued the Notice on Further Optimizing and Adjusting Real Estate-related Policies in Shenzhen (hereinafter referred to as the "Notice"), with the aim of better meeting residents' rigid housing needs and their demand for improved housing and promote the stable and healthy development of the real estate market. The Notice will take effect on April 30.
In terms of housing purchase restriction policies, the Notice has optimized the home-purchase conditions in Futian District, Nanshan District, and Xin'an Subdistrict within Bao'an District. Households with Shenzhen registered residency who meet the qualifications for purchasing commercial housing in Shenzhen may purchase up to three commercial housing units in the above-mentioned specific areas. Non-Shenzhen households that have paid social security or individual income tax continuously in Shenzhen for one year or more may also purchase one unit, i.e., a second unit.
Non-Shenzhen households holding a valid residence permit for the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone may purchase one commercial housing unit in the above specific areas without providing social security or individual income tax certificates. The purchase policy for non-Shenzhen households in other areas of the city remains unchanged, and adult singles continue to be subject to the purchase restriction policy on a per‑household basis.
With regard to the housing provident fund loan policy, the Notice clarifies the rules for increasing the loan quota and optimizing the floating ratio. In terms of the basic quota, the maximum provident fund loan amount for a single depositor has been increased to 700,000 yuan, and the maximum amount for joint applicants has been increased to 1.3 million yuan.
In terms of quota increases, the Notice specifies that for the purchase of a first home in Shenzhen, the provident fund loan amount may be increased by 60%. Families with a first marriage and first childbirth may receive a floating increase of 50%; families with two or more children may receive an increase of 70% (families meeting the conditions for first marriage, first childbirth, and multiple children may choose either a 50% or 70% increase). Those who purchase affordable housing in Shenzhen may receive a floating increase of 40%.
The above floating increases may be cumulatively calculated, with the highest floating ratio reaching 170%. Based on this standard, the maximum loan for an individual employee can be 1.89 million yuan, and the maximum loan for a household of employees can be 3.51 million yuan. (Wenxin)