How to change housing after March 17 in Beijing: policy interpretation and practical guide
Since the introduction of Beijing’s “3.17” property market control policy in 2017, policies such as purchase restrictions and loan restrictions have had a profound impact on the demand for house replacement. With the recent fine-tuning of property market policies, many families have begun to re-plan their path to housing. This article combines the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the key points of house replacement in Beijing and provide structured data reference.
1. Policy background and current market dynamics

The core of the "3.17" policy includes: increasing the down payment ratio for second homes to 60% (80% for non-common homes), approving a house and applying for a loan, shortening the loan period, etc. Recently, there have been signs of loosening policies in some areas of Beijing, such as the reduction of mortgage interest rates and the optimization of provident fund loan quotas, but the overall tone of regulation has not changed. The following is the hot topic data in the past 10 days:
| hot topics | Discussion popularity (index) | Related policies |
|---|---|---|
| Rumors about the pilot program of “recognizing a house but not a loan” | 85 | Loan restriction policy |
| School district housing price fluctuations | 78 | Multi-school zoning policy |
| Provident fund loan limit adjustment | 72 | Provident Fund New Deal |
2. Practical steps and cost analysis of house change
When changing houses, policy restrictions, capital chains and transaction cycles need to be comprehensively considered. The following is a comparison of common housing transfer paths:
| Room exchange method | down payment ratio | Tax costs (example) | Applicable people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sell first and buy later | 35%-60% | Deed tax 1%-3%, value-added tax (exempt for 2 years) | Money-strapped families |
| Buy first and sell later | 60%-80% | Personal tax 1%, agency fee 2.7% | Those with the ability to advance funds |
| mortgage replacement | 40%-50% | Evaluation fee 0.1%-0.5% | Those with real estate equity |
3. Popular areas and housing recommendations
Based on recent transaction data, the following areas have become hotspots for home exchange due to supporting facilities or price advantages:
| area | Average price (yuan/㎡) | Popular reasons for changing rooms |
|---|---|---|
| Dongba, Chaoyang District | 68,000 | Metro Line 3 planning and commercial supporting upgrades |
| Lize, Fengtai District | 72,000 | The financial industry is concentrated and there are many sub-new houses. |
| Huilongguan, Changping District | 55,000 | Price depression, concentration of Internet practitioners |
4. Risk warnings and suggestions
1.Policy risks:Pay close attention to the progress of the "recognize a house but not a loan" pilot program to avoid insufficient down payment budget due to policy changes.
2.Capital chain risk:If you buy first and sell later, you need to reserve at least 6 months of monthly payment funds to prevent the old house from being unsaleable.
3.School district changes:Under the multi-school zoning policy, priority is given to areas with balanced educational resources.
To sum up, when changing houses in Beijing, you need to accurately calculate funds, pay attention to the policy window period, and choose highly liquid targets. It is recommended to consult a professional organization to develop a personalized plan.
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