The system will cover apartments put up for rent from all sources -- the government, individuals, real estate developers and agents, according to the agreement signed earlier this week.
People seeking rental housing in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang province, will be able to use the application and website created by Alibaba for every stage in the process, from searching for apartments to signing contracts and payment, state-run Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday.
"Information on apartments, user reviews, and credibility ratings of owners, renters and agents will all be shared," said Han Junqing, director of Hangzhou Real Estate Registration Center.
The smart house renting system, as it is called, will be supported by Alibaba's big data, online payment technology, and commerce credit system and can prevent fraudulent deals, sources with the government and Alibaba said.
READ MORE
No comments:
Post a Comment