Now, apps give home rentals digital edge

NANCHANG - Renting an apartment in one of China's major cities is becoming easier. Sometimes it can be done with only a few taps on a smartphone.

In April, 26-year-old Liu Yun rented an apartment without any deposit or brokerage fee in Nanchang, capital of East China's Jiangxi province.

Liu selected an apartment, placed an order, signed the contract, and prepaid the rent all through an official housing rental account on WeChat. Afterward, she received a password to unlock her apartment.