Core Viewpoint - The primary focus for real estate companies in 2025 is inventory reduction, with various firms emphasizing this task during their mid-year performance meetings [2][3][4]. Inventory Reduction Strategies - Greentown China completed an inventory reduction task of 19 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, with total inventory valued at approximately 270 billion yuan, of which about 140 billion yuan is from 2021 and earlier, accounting for roughly half [3][10]. - Major real estate companies like China State Construction and China Resources Land are implementing strategies such as "old projects, new approaches" to manage inventory effectively [3][4]. - CIFI Group emphasizes inventory management by categorizing stock and implementing targeted strategies for different types of inventory [4]. Financial Implications - The inventory burden from projects acquired at high costs between 2015 and 2019 is significant, with some companies facing substantial impairment provisions due to unsold properties [9][11]. - In the first half of 2025, major firms like Poly and Vanke reported inventory impairment provisions of 7.12 billion yuan and 5.11 billion yuan, respectively, contributing to overall financial uncertainty [10][11]. Market Conditions - The real estate market is experiencing significant uncertainty, with many companies struggling to offload high-cost inventory without incurring losses [11]. - The inventory structure shows that high-quality inventory is limited, with a larger portion consisting of properties in less desirable locations or with lower sales rates [10]. Company-Specific Actions - Longfor Group has reduced its inventory by over 8 billion yuan and revitalized 11 projects, supporting cash flow through various asset management strategies [5]. - Yuexiu Property focuses on maintaining prices while reducing inventory, utilizing market analysis to adjust marketing strategies effectively [5].
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