WHAT 不动产登记 MEANS
What 不动产登记 means
The registration system covers initial, change, transfer, cancellation, correction, objection, advance-notice and seizure registrations. Registration status is central to determining and publicizing many property rights.
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Why the role matters
A signed sale or mortgage contract is not always enough by itself. Parties should confirm the required registration step and current register entry.
CONTEXT
Where you see the term
ContextWhat it means there
Property acquisitionTransfer registration records the new right holder.
MortgageSecurity right is registered.
Court measuresSeizure / restriction can appear in the register.
TRANSLATION NOTE
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Translation note
不动产登记 is “immovable property registration” or “real-estate registration”. “Property registration” may be too broad outside context.
AUTHORITY
Primary legal basis
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE
Example
A buyer signs and pays for a commercial property but the transfer has not yet been registered. The legal analysis must distinguish the contract from completion of the property registration.
SOURCES AND REVIEW
Primary authorities.
18 Sep 2026
OFFICIAL SOURCESUPPORTSCHECKED
Interim Regulations on Real Estate Registration (2024 revision)
Interim Regulations on Real Estate Registration (2024 revision)
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