Photo journal: First-time homebuyers in Beijing

"In the new apartment, I’ll be living with my husband. We'll have a real place of our own.

We paid for 101 square metres, but it's only 82 inside as the price includes the elevator and hallway.

Our apartment is facing south so we can get the sun.

The building is not tall, so we’re afraid of what will be in front of us.

The developers say it’ll be a protected area. They say: 'Just don’t worry, enjoy your sun, there won't be tall buildings there'."