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Practical Resources for Foreign Property Owners
B．Property Sale Timeline
【Version 2026】
Typical Timeline for Foreign Owners Selling Property in China
Step 1 Initial Consultation
1 － 3 Days ✓ Case review ✓ Ownership verification ✓ Strategy discussion
Step 2 Document Preparation
1－4 Weeks ✓ Passport and Notarization of Passport Translation ✓ Attestation Linking Old and New Passports as Belonging to the Same Person ✓ Property Certificate ✓ POA ✓ China bank account ✓ Other documents based on the case scenario
Step 3 Property Marketing
2－8 months ✓ Mandate signature ✓ Listing ✓ Arrange onsite viewings with prospect buyers ✓ Buyer negotiation ✓ Price agreement
Step 4 Transaction ＆Tax
1－4 Weeks ✓ Contract signing ✓ Purchase fund escrow management ✓ Loan application by buyer（if applicable） ✓ Tax declaration ✓ Property transfer
Step 5 Fund Remittance
1－10 Working Days
✓ Bank review ✓ Foreign exchange ✓ International transfer
Factors That May Affect the Timeline
✓ Property condition ✓ Missing documents ✓ Overseas notarization ✓ Tax clearance ✓ Bank compliance review
Planning ahead can significantly reduce delays
Related Resources
－Selling Property in China Checklist －Property Sale Tax Preparation Checklist －Power of Attorney Checklist －China Property Inheritance Checklist －Foreign Company Property Disposal Checklist －Transfer Money Out of China Checklist
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