Construction site in front of newly built residential buildings in Yongkang, Zhejiang province. Local governments have urged China’s state-owned enterprises to prop up the market, driving land prices to record highs. Photo: ReutersConstruction site in front of newly built residential buildings in Yongkang, Zhejiang province. Local governments have urged China’s state-owned enterprises to prop up the market, driving land prices to record highs. Photo: Reuters
Construction site in front of newly built residential buildings in Yongkang, Zhejiang province. Local governments have urged China’s state-owned enterprises to prop up the market, driving land prices to record highs. Photo: Reuters
Property /  Hong Kong & China

Government not serious about lower home prices, developer says

Industry players believe Beijing wants land prices to stay high to ensure stable revenue for local authorities despite vows to cool market

Langi Chiang
Langi Chiang

Updated: 3:41am, 9 Aug, 2014

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Construction site in front of newly built residential buildings in Yongkang, Zhejiang province. Local governments have urged China’s state-owned enterprises to prop up the market, driving land prices to record highs. Photo: ReutersConstruction site in front of newly built residential buildings in Yongkang, Zhejiang province. Local governments have urged China’s state-owned enterprises to prop up the market, driving land prices to record highs. Photo: Reuters
Construction site in front of newly built residential buildings in Yongkang, Zhejiang province. Local governments have urged China’s state-owned enterprises to prop up the market, driving land prices to record highs. Photo: Reuters
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