Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2025-07-05 02:22Core Viewpoint - The number of billion-dollar real estate companies in China is sharply declining, with only a few remaining amidst a cooling new housing market [1][2]. Group 1: Sales Performance of Real Estate Companies - In the first half of 2025, only three companies—Poly Developments, Greentown China, and China Overseas—achieved sales exceeding 100 billion yuan, with sales figures of 133.61 billion yuan, 122.11 billion yuan, and 114.12 billion yuan respectively [1]. - The overall sales performance indicates that by the end of 2025, it is estimated that only seven companies may reach the billion-dollar sales mark [2]. Group 2: New Housing Market Trends - The new housing market is experiencing a downturn, with a 2.9% year-on-year decrease in the sales area of newly built commercial housing from January to May 2025, and a 3.8% decline in sales revenue [3]. - The sales of pre-sold properties fell by 10.0%, while the sales of existing homes increased by 13.2% during the same period, indicating a preference for existing homes over new constructions [3]. Group 3: Market Segmentation and Pricing - The demand for homes in the 90-120 square meter range remains dominant, but there is an increasing interest in larger units (120-140 square meters and 180-220 square meters), reflecting a shift towards both first-time buyers and those seeking improved living conditions [6]. - In major cities, such as Shanghai, high-end projects are seeing strong demand, with some properties selling out quickly, while peripheral areas face significant challenges with low buyer interest [5]. Group 4: Land Market Dynamics - The residential land market is showing signs of recovery, with a nearly 30% year-on-year increase in land transfer fees across 300 cities, and an average premium rate of 10.2% [7]. - Core cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou are experiencing high demand for quality land parcels, with significant premium rates achieved during land auctions [8][9].