What will happen to property-owned houses after 70 years? Analyze policies and market trends
In recent years, with the acceleration of urbanization and the vigorous development of the real estate market, the issue of ownership of property rights houses after 70 years has gradually become the focus of public attention. In particular, recent cases of land use rights expiration have occurred in many places, triggering widespread discussions. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, sort out relevant policies, market reactions and expert opinions, and provide readers with structured analysis.
According to the Property Rights Law of the People's Republic of China and the Urban Real Estate Management Law, the land use right period for residential land is 70 years. The law has preliminary provisions on what to do after expiration:

| Legal terms | Content summary |
|---|---|
| Article 149 of the Property Law | The right to use land for residential construction shall be automatically renewed upon expiration, and the renewal fees or conditions shall be separately stipulated by law. |
| Article 22 of the Urban Real Estate Management Law | When the useful life specified in the land use right transfer contract expires, the land user must apply for renewal in advance. |
Although the law clarifies the principle of "automatic renewal", specific implementation details (such as fee standards and renewal procedures) have not yet been released, leading to public doubts about the ownership of property rights after 70 years.
In the past 10 days, there have been cases of expiration of land use rights in many places, triggering heated discussions on social media. The following is a summary of typical events:
| area | event | public concern |
|---|---|---|
| Wenzhou, Zhejiang | Some residential land use rights expire, and owners need to pay land premium for renewal. | Are the back payment standards reasonable? Will it be promoted nationwide? |
| Shenzhen | The renewal plan is piloted for individual plots, and the fee is 1%-3% of the house price. | Is the fee ratio acceptable? |
In terms of market reaction, the “remaining property rights period” in second-hand housing transactions has become an important consideration for buyers. Some cities even experienced "panic selling of property rights," especially in old communities with less than 30 years of remaining life.
Regarding the 70-year property rights issue, experts have made the following suggestions and predictions:
| expert | point of view |
|---|---|
| Law Professor Wang Liming | The renewal fee should reflect fairness, and it is recommended that it be charged at a certain percentage of the base land price. |
| Economist Ma Guangyuan | In the future, a "segmented renewal" model may be implemented to reduce the pressure of one-time payment. |
In addition, some experts called for the introduction of national implementation details as soon as possible to avoid market chaos caused by local policy differences.
For ordinary property owners, the following measures can be taken to deal with the expiration of property rights:
1.Pay attention to policy updates:Regularly review the renewal pilot policies issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources or local governments.
2.Properly plan assets:When buying a second-hand house, give priority to properties with a longer remaining ownership period.
3.Participate in community consultation:Owners of old communities can jointly submit their demands to government departments through property owners committees.
In short, the treatment of property rights after 70 years needs to rely on further clarification of policies, but the existing legal framework has provided the basis for automatic renewal. There is no need for the public to panic, but they need to remain concerned and plan ahead.
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