9月70城房价延续下行，外媒称“好房子”有望带动新房销售回温

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates a general decline in housing prices across various cities in China, with all 70 cities experiencing a drop in second-hand housing prices and 63 cities seeing a decrease in new housing prices [1][2] - In September, new housing prices in first and second-tier cities showed an expanded decline, while Beijing's new housing prices turned from a decline to an increase, with a narrowing decline in second-hand housing prices [1][2] - The year-on-year decline in housing prices across different city tiers continues to narrow, and the number of cities with year-on-year increases in new housing prices has risen [1][2] Group 2 - Analysis from industry experts suggests that the overall decline in new housing prices since the second quarter is attributed to a lack of sustained purchasing demand and increased competition among developers, leading to price reductions [2] - The real estate market in China is described as weak, with developers being the primary factor hindering recovery rather than buyers, as major developers have been reducing operations and land acquisitions [2] - The Chinese government is promoting the construction of "good houses" to stimulate new housing sales, particularly during the peak sales months of September and October, with developers expected to launch promotional activities to attract buyers [2]