Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-06-26 05:56Core Viewpoint - Despite a deep adjustment in the real estate market, the enthusiasm for land auctions in hot cities continues to persist, with significant competition among major developers for prime land parcels [1][2][3]. Group 1: Land Auction Highlights - On June 26, a residential and commercial land parcel in Chengdu was sold for a total price of 572 million yuan, with a floor price of 19,200 yuan per square meter and a premium rate of 19.25% [1]. - In Tianjin, three residential plots were sold on June 25, with a total price of 259 million yuan and a premium of 16.93% for one of the plots [1]. - The land auction in Shanghai on June 19-20 saw five out of six plots sold at a premium, totaling 21.257 billion yuan, with the most notable plot in Yangpu District fetching a record floor price of 95,530 yuan per square meter and a premium rate of 30.79% [3][6]. Group 2: Market Trends and Developer Behavior - Developers are increasingly focusing on hot cities and areas with guaranteed liquidity, as evidenced by the high average premium rates exceeding 15% in cities like Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Chengdu during the first five months of the year [2][22]. - The trend of high premium land sales is accompanied by instances of land being sold at base prices in various cities, indicating a divergence in market conditions [1][21]. - Major developers such as Poly Developments and China Overseas Land & Investment are actively participating in land auctions, with Poly leading in land acquisition value at 41.32 billion yuan in the first five months of the year [15][14]. Group 3: Land Market Dynamics - The land market is experiencing a significant divide, with core city plots attracting high premiums while non-core areas see declining interest from developers [22][23]. - The average premium rates in core cities reflect a strong demand for quality land, while areas with less favorable attributes are struggling to attract bids, often resulting in base price sales [22][23]. - Developers are adjusting their strategies to focus on high-quality, high-turnover projects in first and second-tier cities, while reducing investments in lower-tier cities to manage risks effectively [20][21].