Chinese have always had a high desire for a house, especially for farmers, and owning their own house can give them more security. After 2023, a "housing boom" has begun to rise in rural areas, and more and more people have begun to choose to build houses in rural areas, not only farmers, but also some citizens. These brand-new farmhouses add a lot of color to the countryside. However, in view of the phenomenon of "running" to build houses in rural areas, we need to deeply analyze its underlying logic in order to draw an objective and accurate conclusion, which can provide an important reference for more farmers. Only by understanding these underlying logics can we decide whether to join the ranks of building houses or choose to sit on the sidelines.
In the minds of most farmers, the homestead is not just a place where you can build your own house, but more importantly, it represents a model of dispersed living and can be passed down from generation to generation. These characteristics make the homestead the most important guarantee resource for the peasant family, and it is also their most important "family foundation". As long as there is a homestead, the farmer family has a chance to start afresh and be able to withstand risks even in the event of an emergency. At the same time, farmers are faced with three mountains, namely bride price, medical care and pension problems. Especially for the elderly, the issue of old-age care will become an important issue for farmers in the next 10 to 20 years. Due to the high birth rate in the 60s, they will be the main group of older people in the next 10 to 20 years. Coupled with the trend of young people migrating, the aging of rural areas will exceed that of urban areas. Therefore, building a house in time is also to prepare for retirement. In general, it is precisely because of the timely construction of houses that farmers' family members can better resist risks, especially for the post-60s generation, who can achieve retirement at a lower cost. Therefore, the underlying logic of many people choosing to "run" to build houses in rural areas is that homesteads provide them with a "worry-free" guarantee. Building in rural areas is not just for the current generation, but for three generations.
Since rural housing is so important, what are the opportunities now? According to the "Notice on Ensuring the Rational Use of Land for Rural Villagers' Residential Construction", attention should be paid to the rationality of farmers' household division, and it should be well connected with household registration management, and the application condition should not be pre-determined by households. Farmers who have children who need to marry can apply for a separate homestead, and children who have reached adulthood and need to inherit another set of homesteads from the family can also apply for a homestead. At present, the simplification of the household separation procedure has provided a favorable opportunity for many farmers to build houses. In addition, the "Notice on Further Strengthening the Safety Management of Rural Housing Construction" mentions that it is necessary to focus on the issue of rural housing construction and establish a four-level responsibility system and a five-level grid inspection system. This means that in order to avoid the "signature of the four neighbors" becoming the fuse of the contradiction in rural housing construction, professionals will be responsible for dealing with the problem of rural housing construction, and intervene in mediation and handling work in a timely manner. Therefore, it will be beneficial for farmers to build houses, and the importance of "neighbor signing" will be diminished.
What should farmers pay attention to when they want to "run" to the countryside to build houses? First of all, some areas have begun to implement the policy of using idle land as homesteads, and for farmers who need to apply for homesteads, they should pay attention to relevant policy information. Secondly, although citizens cannot buy homesteads, they can lease them for a period of no more than 20 years each time, and they have the right of priority to renew the lease after the expiration of the contract. This provides opportunities for citizens who want to build houses in the countryside.
In my opinion, the underlying logic of rural housing construction is closely linked to the actual needs of farmers. By owning homesteads to build houses, farmers not only increase their sense of security, but also provide their families with better risk resistance. At the same time, timely construction of houses can also provide solutions to the problem of elderly care. **The implementation of relevant policies has also made it possible to build houses in rural areas, and farmers can apply for homesteads more conveniently, and the strengthening of safety management in rural housing construction has also protected the rights and interests of farmers. Therefore, building houses in rural areas is a realistic choice for farmers.
In general, "running" to build houses in rural areas is not just a trend, it contains the need for long-term protection and risk resistance of peasant families. By using homesteads to build houses, farmers enable family members to start over in the face of various emergencies, and at the same time prepare for the elderly to provide for the elderly. **The implementation of relevant policies has further promoted the possibility of building houses in rural areas and provided more opportunities for farmers. Therefore, rural housing construction is not only beneficial for farmers of today, but also for future generations. In order to get favorable opportunities in rural housing construction, farmers need to pay close attention to relevant policy information and apply for homestead land in a timely manner. For citizens, although it is not possible to buy a homestead, leasing is also an option. Whether farmers or citizens, building houses in rural areas is a realistic choice that can better protect the future of themselves and their families.