Thousands Buy Affordable House_生活Life
thousands of people in beijing braved heavy storm clouds sunday to buy affordable apartments from a development in northern changping district.
the eager house-buyers lined up hundreds of meters in front of the development, not afraid of being hit by a sudden downpour. several guards were there trying to maintain order. police were also involved.
the development put three thousand units up for sale, at a price of 2,650 yuan per square meter.
official statistics show in 2004 the average housing price in beijing was over 4,500 yuan per square meter, and the proportion of affordable housing was on the decline, making it difficult for ordinary citizens to buy a house.
the government has recently issued a new housing policy to discourage speculative dealings and ensure the supply of affordable housing.
the eager house-buyers lined up hundreds of meters in front of the development, not afraid of being hit by a sudden downpour. several guards were there trying to maintain order. police were also involved.
the development put three thousand units up for sale, at a price of 2,650 yuan per square meter.
official statistics show in 2004 the average housing price in beijing was over 4,500 yuan per square meter, and the proportion of affordable housing was on the decline, making it difficult for ordinary citizens to buy a house.
the government has recently issued a new housing policy to discourage speculative dealings and ensure the supply of affordable housing.