Xin Jing Bao·2025-08-05 11:22Core Insights - The land market has continued to heat up since 2025, with central and state-owned enterprises leading the way, while private enterprises are making efforts in specific regions [1][2] Group 1: Land Acquisition Trends - In the first seven months of this year, the top 100 real estate companies' total land acquisition amounted to 578.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 34.3% [2] - Central and state-owned enterprises dominate land acquisition, with the top ten companies primarily being state-owned, while some private companies like Binhai Group have also made significant investments [2] - The top three companies by new value added are Greentown China with 111.6 billion yuan, China Overseas Property with 93.5 billion yuan, and Poly Developments with 90.7 billion yuan [2] Group 2: Focus on Core Cities - Leading companies are intensifying their land acquisition efforts in core cities, with state-owned enterprises being the main players, while private enterprises are focusing on specific regions [3] - Notable private enterprises include Binhai Group, which ranks first in land acquisition in Hangzhou, and Dahuazhong Group, which is increasing its presence in Shanghai [3] Group 3: Market Dynamics and Future Outlook - The investment sentiment among real estate companies has improved, with the land acquisition-to-sales ratio for the top 100 companies maintaining at 0.3, an increase from the end of 2024 [4] - Competitive bidding for premium land in core cities remains intense, with significant price increases observed, such as a land parcel in Nanjing sold at a 32.74% premium [4] - Experts suggest that while high-value land will continue to attract interest, companies must be cautious to avoid overpaying, which could hinder future project development [5]