Ge Long Hui·2025-09-04 09:33Core Viewpoint - China Overseas Development (00688.HK) reported a slight decline in contract property sales for August 2025, despite an increase in sales area, indicating a mixed performance in the real estate market [1] Sales Performance - In August 2025, the contract property sales amount was approximately RMB 18.33 billion, representing a year-on-year decrease of 0.7% [1] - The corresponding sales area for the same period was about 888,500 square meters, showing a year-on-year increase of 27.7% [1] Cumulative Sales Data - From January to August 2025, the cumulative contract property sales amount reached approximately RMB 150.33 billion, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 16.5% [1] - The cumulative sales area during this period was around 6,668,500 square meters, which is a slight decrease of 0.2% year-on-year [1] Future Sales Expectations - As of August 31, 2025, the company recorded recognized property sales of approximately RMB 5.36 billion, which is expected to convert into contract property sales in the coming months [1]