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Real Estate Brokerage Management Regulations of China (2016) · Yalla China
لوائح إدارة وساطة العقارات (2016) / Real Estate Brokerage Management Regulations (2016)
Enacted: 2010-01-20 ✅ Effective: 2016-01-01
📝 Overview
Regulates the real estate brokerage profession in China, defining licensing requirements, agent duties, and client rights.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Real Estate Brokerage Management Regulations (2016) provide: (1) Licensing: real estate agents must obtain certification from local real estate authority; (2) Disclosure duty: agent required to disclose all material information about the property; (3) Commission: commission agreement must be written and agreed in advance; (4) Document retention: agent required to keep copies of contracts and transactions for 5 years; (5) Client rights: clients have right to recover fees in case of contractual breach by agent.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
When dealing with real estate agents in China, verify the agent's license and ensure all agreements are documented. Do not pay fees without a signed contract.
📎 Official source
Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026