Bare-shell apartments are cheaper than basic-finished ones, but you have to do the renovation yourself.
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Real-estate finish levels in China: 毛坯 (máopī, bare concrete shell) -> 简装 (basic flooring, walls, kitchen, bath) -> 精装 (jīngzhuāng, full decor including fixtures) -> 豪装 (háozhuāng, luxury). 简装 typically lets buyers move in but expect to upgrade.
