Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-21 13:22Core Viewpoint - The 2025 real estate market is expected to continue its adjustment trend, with positive progress in inventory reduction and breakthroughs in the debt of distressed real estate companies [2] Market Adjustment and Inventory Reduction - The new residential property price index shows fluctuations, with first-tier cities experiencing slight volatility and second and third-tier cities showing a downward trend. First-tier cities had a stable but declining trend, with a decrease of -0.4% in November after a slight recovery in July and August [3][4] - The second-hand residential price index has a more significant decline than new residential properties, with first-tier cities seeing increased downward pressure in the second half of the year, maintaining a decline of around -1.0% [6] - The overall real estate market remains in a deep adjustment phase, particularly in eastern regions, while inventory reduction is steadily advancing under policy interventions. New residential sales area decreased by 7.8% year-on-year, with sales revenue down by 11.1% [8] - As of the end of November, the inventory of unsold properties decreased for nine consecutive months, indicating effective supply-side adjustments and a gradual alleviation of inventory pressure [8] Sales Trends and Market Dynamics - The sales rhythm throughout the year showed a pattern of "stability followed by weakness," with significant declines in July and August, indicating traditional seasonal weakness [11] - The demand-side recovery remains fragile, with core eastern cities undergoing deep adjustments and a weak sales performance at year-end suggesting a prolonged bottoming period for the market [11] Real Estate Development Investment and Financing - Real estate development investment continued to face pressure, with a cumulative investment of 78,591 billion yuan, down 15.9% year-on-year. Residential investment also saw a decline of 15.0% [14] - The total funds available to real estate developers decreased by 11.9%, with significant declines in foreign investment and personal mortgage loans [18] Debt Restructuring Progress - Several companies, including Sunac, Yuzhou, and Country Garden, have made progress in debt restructuring, with various strategies employed to mitigate debt risks. For instance, Sunac's offshore debt restructuring plan was approved, leading to a significant reduction in its debt [21][22] - Innovative debt restructuring models are emerging, such as Rongsheng's proposal to use a combination of cash and asset-backed debt repayment [23] - Vanke faces challenges with its debt extension proposals being rejected, leading to a downgrade in its credit rating, while its major shareholder has provided substantial loans to support liquidity [23]