How to deal with in-house purchases
Recently, the phenomenon of “in-house purchase” in the real estate market has triggered widespread discussion. In-house purchases usually refer to developers selling properties to internal employees or related parties at a price lower than the market price, which may involve the transfer of interests or the avoidance of supervision. The following is the core content and handling suggestions related to "in-house purchase" among the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Statistics of hot topics in the past 10 days

| keywords | Search volume (10,000 times) | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| Is in-house purchase legal? | 12.5 | Zhihu, Weibo |
| Developer’s in-app purchase routine | 8.7 | Douyin, Xiaohongshu |
| Risks of buying a house inside | 6.3 | Baidu Tieba |
| How to report in-app purchases | 5.1 | Government official website |
2. Common types and risks of domestic house purchase
| Type | Proportion | Main risks |
|---|---|---|
| Employee welfare room | 45% | Unclear property rights and transfer restrictions |
| Related party transactions | 30% | Inflated prices and false sales |
| Disguised price reduction promotion | 25% | Difficulties in subsequent rights protection |
3. 5 Key Steps in Processing Home Purchases
1.Verify legality: Check whether the developer has obtained the "Commercial Housing Pre-Sale License" and whether the internal purchase agreement has been filed.
2.Review contract terms: Focus on terms such as price, delivery standards, liability for breach of contract, etc., and avoid overbearing terms.
3.Fund supervision: Requires that house purchase money be deposited into a government-designated supervision account to avoid misappropriation of funds.
4.Keep evidence: Save promotional materials, communication records, transfer vouchers, etc. to facilitate subsequent rights protection.
5.Reporting channels: Complain about violations to the housing and construction department (12345 hotline) or market regulatory agency.
4. Latest policy developments (updated in 2023)
| area | Policy points | Execution time |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Disguised in-app purchases in any form are prohibited | 2023.10.1 |
| Shanghai | Require full disclosure of in-app purchase information | 2023.9.15 |
| Guangzhou | House purchases in China require separate filing | 2023.10.5 |
5. Expert advice
1. Wang Ping, Secretary-General of the China Real Estate Association, pointed out: “Internal purchase behavior must strictly comply with the principles of ‘openness, fairness and impartiality’, otherwise it will be suspected of violating regulations.”
2. Legal expert Li Ming suggested: “House buyers can check the developer’s lawsuit records through the China Judgment Documents Network to avoid risks in advance.”
3. Economist Zhang Hua reminded: “Partial home purchases may be a signal that developers’ capital chains are tight and need to be carefully evaluated.”
6. Typical case reference
| Case | Processing results | Enlightenment |
|---|---|---|
| Internal purchase dispute of a real estate company in Hangzhou | Refund of house payment + interest compensation | Unrecorded contracts are invalid |
| Chengdu employee welfare housing resale | Termination of contract + fine of 500,000 | Violation of purchase restriction policy |
Conclusion:Internal house purchase involves complex legal and economic relationships. Consumers should remain rational and purchase houses through formal channels. If any illegal in-house purchase behavior is discovered, you can actively report it to the regulatory authorities to jointly maintain the order of the real estate market.
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