Xin Hua Cai Jing·2026-01-09 05:50Core Insights - The current stock of housing that meets the "good house" standard is less than 5%, with an annual demand for housing improvement projected to reach 700 million to 1 billion square meters, indicating a shift towards a "product certainty era" in the industry [1] - The real estate sector is transitioning from quantity expansion to quality enhancement, making product strength the core competitive advantage for companies in this new development phase [1] - The current housing prices are at a low point, while product standards have reached historical highs, presenting an optimal time for buying and upgrading homes, with expectations for the next five years to be the "year of products" in Chinese real estate [1] Industry Trends - According to the latest report by CRIC, leading real estate companies are excelling in product strength by focusing on safety, comfort, sustainability, and intelligence, as reflected in the "2025 China Real Estate Enterprise Product Strength TOP 100" rankings [2] - The rankings include traditional categories such as top enterprises and products, along with new categories like "Top 10 Good House Enterprises" and "Top 20 Good House Works," showcasing the industry's focus on quality [2] - Despite challenges such as market saturation and structural declines in purchasing power, the relationship between good products and sales is not direct, necessitating a deep integration of market analysis, customer insights, and product refinement to overcome these challenges [2] Product Development - CRIC's CEO highlighted the importance of selecting unique market opportunities, with projects like Shenzhen Bay and Shanghai Gao Fu achieving strong sales due to their prime locations [3] - Emphasizing product uniqueness and differentiation is crucial, as seen in projects like Zhengzhou Jinmao and Puyang Zhuyou, which have achieved competitive advantages through differentiated offerings [3] - The industry is expected to evolve by 2026 from a focus on individual product competition to a more integrated approach involving product, customer research, and operational strategies [3]