China aims to spur property purchases by current homeowners

Mortgage rates and down payments when moving in big cities to be lowered

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A government crackdown on speculation in China's real estate industry led to a deep slump. © Reuters

IORI KAWATE, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- China is moving to revitalize its slumping property market, easing regulations that stipulated higher mortgage rates and down payments when current apartment owners seek to buy and move into a new one.

Mortgage rates and down payments for second and subsequent homes are set higher for buyers in China. The regulations were put in place to prevent the market from overheating due to speculation.

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