Core Insights - The Chinese real estate market is undergoing unprecedented adjustments, leading to concerns among buyers about the potential devaluation of properties [1][7] - Three significant changes are impacting the market: demographic shifts, changes in asset allocation among residents, and supply-side adjustments [1][5] Group 1: Demographic Changes - China's population has experienced negative growth for four consecutive years, with a natural growth rate of -3.16‰ in 2024, and the proportion of the population aged 65 and above reaching 21.7% [1][3] - The decline in population directly correlates with reduced housing demand, particularly in third and fourth-tier cities, where prices have dropped by an average of 5.7% [3][5] Group 2: Changes in Asset Allocation - The proportion of real estate in the asset allocation of individuals under 35 has decreased from 65% in 2020 to 43% in 2025, indicating a shift towards financial and overseas assets [4][5] - A survey revealed that only 37% of young people consider buying a house their primary financial goal, a drop of 28 percentage points since 2015 [4][5] Group 3: Supply-Side Adjustments - The inventory of commercial housing remains high, with a de-stocking cycle of 25 months, significantly above the healthy range of 12-18 months [5][7] - The land market is cooling, with a 23.7% year-on-year decline in land transfer fees across 300 cities in the first half of 2025, leading to increased financial strain on developers [5][7] Group 4: Market Sentiment and Future Outlook - Some individuals express pessimism about the future of housing prices, with extreme views suggesting properties could become worthless [7][8] - However, it is argued that while housing may not be a guaranteed investment, it will retain value as a necessity for living, with a more rational and differentiated market expected in the future [8][11] - A significant 72% of respondents in a recent survey no longer view housing as the primary investment choice, focusing instead on its residential function and convenience [8][10]
房价或将一文不值?楼市出现3大消息,马云、李嘉诚的预言要成真了?
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-19 05:02