Bei Jing Shang Bao·2026-02-03 11:25Core Insights - The first land auction in Beijing for 2026 commenced on February 3, with three residential plots totaling a transaction amount of 5.762 billion yuan [1] - The auction reflects a "reduced volume and increased price" trend, with all plots sold at the base price, contrasting with the high premium bidding seen in early 2025 [3] - The supply of residential land in Beijing is set to decrease for the fourth consecutive year, with a planned supply of 200-240 hectares for 2026, down from 240-300 hectares in 2025 [3] Group 1: Auction Details - The three plots sold include the "New National Exhibition" plot in Shunyi, acquired by China Railway Investment Group for 2.81 billion yuan, marking its first entry into the Beijing residential land market [1][3] - The "Shougang" plot in Shijingshan was sold to Shougang Real Estate for 1.39 billion yuan, while the "Songzhuang" plot in Tongzhou was acquired by a consortium for 1.562 billion yuan [3][4] Group 2: Market Trends - The concentration of land sales within the city core is increasing, with 33% of residential land transactions in the fifth ring road area in 2025, the highest in five years, while only 13% were outside the sixth ring road, the lowest in five years [3] - New entrants in the land auction include companies like China Railway Investment Group and New航城, which have traditionally focused on primary land development but are now entering the secondary market [6][8] Group 3: Future Supply - The 2026 supply list includes five plots totaling approximately 16 hectares and a building scale of about 240,000 square meters, with a focus on core urban areas [1][9] - The core area plot in Dongcheng is particularly noteworthy, with an area of about 1.2 hectares and a building area of approximately 25,200 square meters, located between the second and third ring roads [9][10]