What's wrong with Hangzhou? Houses are not allowed to be rented? Analysis of recent rental market policy changes
Recently, Hangzhou's rental market has attracted widespread attention due to policy adjustments, and the discussion of "houses not allowed to be rented" has become a hot topic. This article will combine the hot data of the entire network in the past 10 days to sort out the events and analyze the policy impact through structured data.
1. Event background: Hangzhou’s new leasing policy triggered heated discussions

In mid-August, the Hangzhou Municipal Housing Security and Real Estate Administration Bureau issued the "Notice on Further Standardizing the Order of the Housing Rental Market," which proposed stricter management requirements for group rentals, short-term rentals and other rental forms. In some areas, landlords temporarily removed listings.
| Time node | Event content | Discuss the popularity index |
|---|---|---|
| August 12 | New policy draft released | 32,000 |
| August 18 | Official documents implemented | 58,000 |
| August 20-25 | Listings removed from multiple platforms | 75,000 |
| August 27 | Official policy interpretation meeting | 41,000 |
2. Interpretation of the core content of the policy
According to official documents, the main adjustments focus on the following aspects:
| Terms | Specific requirements | Scope of influence |
|---|---|---|
| Property registration | All rental housing must complete government platform registration | Citywide |
| area standard | The per capita rental area shall not be less than 5㎡ | Group rental market |
| Contract specifications | A unified contract must be used | intermediaries |
| Short-term rental management | Short-term rentals of less than 30 days require special permission | Homestay industry |
3. Market response data analysis
After the implementation of the policy, the rental market experienced significant fluctuations:
| platform | Proportion of properties removed from the shelves | average rent change | Increase in consultation volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell house hunting | 12.7% | +8.2% | +300% |
| freely | 9.3% | +5.5% | +180% |
| 58 cities | 18.2% | +10.1% | +420% |
4. Summary of views of all parties
1. Tenant’s voice:"Suddenly I received a notice of termination from the landlord, requiring me to move out before the end of the month. The decrease in suitable housing on the market has led to an increase in rents." (Weibo topic #Hangzhourentingdifficulty# read 120 million times)
2. Landlord’s position:"The registration process is complicated and the cost of renovation will increase. It is better to leave it temporarily vacant" (voting on a landlord forum showed that 62% have a wait-and-see attitude)
3. Expert interpretation:The Real Estate Research Center of Zhejiang University believes: "The policy is intended to regulate the market, but supporting measures during the transition period are insufficient and it is recommended to be implemented in phases."
5. Latest progress and suggestions
On August 28, the Hangzhou Housing and Housing Administration Bureau responded:
| Adjustment measures | Implementation time |
|---|---|
| Open a fast filing channel | From September 1st |
| Set a 3-month transition period | Now - November 30 |
| Carry out special rectification | Launched on September 15th |
Recommendations for different groups:
Tenant:① Check the compliance of existing contracts ② Find housing through formal platforms ③ Keep rent payment vouchers
Landlord:① Complete the filing procedures as soon as possible ② Reasonably adjust rent expectations ③ Pay attention to preferential tax policies
Conclusion:This policy adjustment is an important step for Hangzhou to promote the "rental and purchase" housing system. It will cause market fluctuations in the short term, but it will be beneficial to the healthy development of the industry in the long term. It is recommended that all parties understand the policy details in a timely manner and be prepared to respond.
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