In recent years,due to the rapid development of the real estate industry in China,land speculation has begun in addition to the significant growth in economy.However,this rapid development has led to an extreme rise i...In recent years,due to the rapid development of the real estate industry in China,land speculation has begun in addition to the significant growth in economy.However,this rapid development has led to an extreme rise in housing prices,largely owing to high property tax.This article analyzed the impact of property tax on the development of real estate industry and provided countermeasures.展开更多
What will be the impact of property tax levy(RPT)on China’s housing price?The conclusions from existing research are conflicting,failing to pinpoint how RPT will affect housing price and rent.More crucially,theoretic...What will be the impact of property tax levy(RPT)on China’s housing price?The conclusions from existing research are conflicting,failing to pinpoint how RPT will affect housing price and rent.More crucially,theoretical economic models are missing in clearly describing the operating mechanisms of the tax’s impact.Starting with a theoretical model of RPT,housing price and rent,the paper derives the path and mechanism of RPT affecting housing price and rent,and provides insights on the choice of timing for China to adopt and levy RPT.Our simulation results show that under China’s circumstances,if the effective RPT rate is 0.5%and the RPT revenue is not used to increase public services,the tax may cause a housing price decline between 8.3%and 12.5%.If the RPT revenue is used for basic public services,the housing price decline will be as small as 1.7%to 2.5%,but rent may rise by 6.7%to 20%.The reason for the sharp drop in housing price is the bubble;the premise of a rent hike is that the public services that renters can benefi t from are substantially improved.Based on the impact of RPT on housing price fluctuation,the period after the market has gradually squeezed out the housing price bubble may be among the best windows for adopting RPT.展开更多
After years of test runs, property tax maybe adopted all over China, with Beijing and Shenzhen as pilot cities, said the Shanghai Securities News in December 2009.
Housing is related to the well-being of people’s livelihood,but at present,the real estate market is overheated,and the price of commercial housing remains high.The implementation of the reform of real estate tax in ...Housing is related to the well-being of people’s livelihood,but at present,the real estate market is overheated,and the price of commercial housing remains high.The implementation of the reform of real estate tax in Shanghai and Chongqing has aroused heated discussions in the society.A timely promotion of real estate tax reform and legislation can play a role in tax regulation.This study takes the reform of real estate tax in regard to personal housing ownership link as the research theme and discusses the setting of collection scheme,the application of tax evaluation technology,as well as tax collection and management.展开更多
Chongqing and Shanghai announced on January 27 they would launch a long-awaited pilot property tax beginning January 28. The move is part of a larger Central Government effort to cool the housing market. The results o...Chongqing and Shanghai announced on January 27 they would launch a long-awaited pilot property tax beginning January 28. The move is part of a larger Central Government effort to cool the housing market. The results of the trial program will determine how the tax is rolled out in other locations, according to the Ministry of Finance.展开更多
文摘In recent years,due to the rapid development of the real estate industry in China,land speculation has begun in addition to the significant growth in economy.However,this rapid development has led to an extreme rise in housing prices,largely owing to high property tax.This article analyzed the impact of property tax on the development of real estate industry and provided countermeasures.
文摘What will be the impact of property tax levy(RPT)on China’s housing price?The conclusions from existing research are conflicting,failing to pinpoint how RPT will affect housing price and rent.More crucially,theoretical economic models are missing in clearly describing the operating mechanisms of the tax’s impact.Starting with a theoretical model of RPT,housing price and rent,the paper derives the path and mechanism of RPT affecting housing price and rent,and provides insights on the choice of timing for China to adopt and levy RPT.Our simulation results show that under China’s circumstances,if the effective RPT rate is 0.5%and the RPT revenue is not used to increase public services,the tax may cause a housing price decline between 8.3%and 12.5%.If the RPT revenue is used for basic public services,the housing price decline will be as small as 1.7%to 2.5%,but rent may rise by 6.7%to 20%.The reason for the sharp drop in housing price is the bubble;the premise of a rent hike is that the public services that renters can benefi t from are substantially improved.Based on the impact of RPT on housing price fluctuation,the period after the market has gradually squeezed out the housing price bubble may be among the best windows for adopting RPT.
文摘After years of test runs, property tax maybe adopted all over China, with Beijing and Shenzhen as pilot cities, said the Shanghai Securities News in December 2009.
文摘Housing is related to the well-being of people’s livelihood,but at present,the real estate market is overheated,and the price of commercial housing remains high.The implementation of the reform of real estate tax in Shanghai and Chongqing has aroused heated discussions in the society.A timely promotion of real estate tax reform and legislation can play a role in tax regulation.This study takes the reform of real estate tax in regard to personal housing ownership link as the research theme and discusses the setting of collection scheme,the application of tax evaluation technology,as well as tax collection and management.
文摘Chongqing and Shanghai announced on January 27 they would launch a long-awaited pilot property tax beginning January 28. The move is part of a larger Central Government effort to cool the housing market. The results of the trial program will determine how the tax is rolled out in other locations, according to the Ministry of Finance.
