BEIJING: China's new home prices rose in March from a year ago, a third consecutive month, as home buyers rushed to finalise deals to avoid a new capital gains tax, which is expected to help slow increases in coming months as the government looks to crack down on speculation.
Relentlessly rising prices, combined with strong property sales, highlight the challenges facing Chinese policymakers as they struggle to curb house price inflation and still support economic growth.
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