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An Islamic principle-based integrated solution for China’s housing affordability issues

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  • Yaxin Ma
  • Fauziah Md Taib
  • Nusirat Ojuolape Gold

Abstract

Purpose - This study aims to merge the world’s proven ways of housing finance, including musharakah mutanaqisah, housing cooperatives and real estate crowdfunding, to present an alternative housing unaffordability solution based on the Islamic finance principle. It is intended to reduce the burden of funding for both sides (consumers and developers) and create win–win chances for all stakeholders, including intermediaries. By moving away from debt financing and merging the features of crowdfunding and cooperative, it is hopeful that the burden of home ownership will no longer be the case. Design/methodology/approach - This paper presents the opinions of potential Chinese homebuyers (minority Muslims and most non-Muslims) and a few industry experts toward the proposed model via a mixed research method. Findings - According to the findings, the majority of respondents agreed with the proposed paradigm. Just concerned that China’s lack of community culture and trust could pose a major threat to implementation. However, this paper argues that Chinese local governments may perform pilot testing in places where Islamic culture is prevalent. Their unique community culture and fundamental understanding of Shariah law may affect the viability of the proposed model. Originality/value - The proposed model would increase the applicability of Islamic finance as a way of protecting the social order of communities in the spirit of upholding justice and fairness. A new type of housing loan based on musharakah mutanaqisah may squeeze out the real estate bubble and provide stakeholders with a multidimensional investment channel. In particular, the study identifies the impact of Chinese Islamic financing on government and cultural needs. It presents possible challenges for implementing the proposed model in reality and helps bridge the gap between theory and practice.

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  • Yaxin Ma & Fauziah Md Taib & Nusirat Ojuolape Gold, 2023. "An Islamic principle-based integrated solution for China’s housing affordability issues," International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 17(3), pages 769-794, January.
  • Handle: RePEc:eme:ijhmap:ijhma-10-2022-0152
    DOI: 10.1108/IJHMA-10-2022-0152
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    1. Muhammad Ridzuan Abdul Aziz & Suraya Ika Tamrin & Abidah Saad & Mohammad Zulfakhairi Mokhtar & Nor Shahrul Nizam Muhamad Nor, 2023. "Musyarakah Mutanaqisah: A Systematic Literature Review," Information Management and Business Review, AMH International, vol. 15(3), pages 163-171.

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