Real Property Law in China A Guide to Foreign Investment

Written for legal professionals who deal with foreign investments and real property transactions in China, this book discusses the key laws and regulations relevant to foreign investment in various types of transactions involving real property rights and to illustrate the application of those laws through an examination of exemplar projects. For non-People's Republic of China (PRC) trained lawyers, understanding China's unique real estate system can be challenging. Consequently, this book has been organized to provide an integrated view of how China's real property regime is organized, particularly as it relates to foreign investment in real property projects.

The authors provide a general understanding of the historical development of the real property system in China, as well as a framework for understanding how PRC law treats real property issues. In addition, case studies are included that explain how specific issues are handled in light of applicable rules.

Practical resources and tools, such as guides, flowcharts, and forms are contained in this guide for further reference and research. Tools include:

• A flowchart of regulatory agencies with authority over real property transactions that show the approval steps (both project- and corporate-based) for real estate-related transactions;
• A guide to key national, provincial, and municipal regulatory agencies dealing with real estate and property;
• Listing of Internet-based research sources on China real estate issues;
• A digest of key laws and regulations; and
• Much more!