房地产行业研究周报：如何看土地市场“高热”的背后？

Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Outperform the market (maintained rating) [5] Core Insights - The market heat has objectively increased, primarily driven by improved supply quality. In the first two months of 2025, the total land transaction price reached 257 billion, a year-on-year increase of 29.6%, while the average land transaction price was 9,751 million, up 32.2% year-on-year [10][11] - The trend of "high premium" is expected to continue in the short term, with a consensus forming around "high-speed products." The average premium rates for first-tier and second-tier cities have increased, reflecting a recovery in land market heat [11][12] - Companies with operational leverage and turnover advantages are highlighted as key players. Leading companies in equity investment include China Resources Land, China Jinmao, and Greentown China, with investment intensity exceeding 100% for several firms [12][14] Summary by Sections 1. Market Overview - In the first two months of 2025, land transaction volume in 300 cities decreased by 1.9% year-on-year, while the total land transaction price increased significantly, indicating a shift towards higher quality land supply [10][11] 2. New and Second-hand Housing Market - The new housing market saw a transaction area of 236 million square meters, with a month-on-month decline of 11.98% [4][29] - The second-hand housing market experienced a transaction area of 235 million square meters, with a year-on-year increase of 47.40%, although it also saw a month-on-month decline [4][29] 3. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on non-state-owned enterprises benefiting from debt relief and policy support, as well as leading companies with product advantages and regional firms with improving market shares [14]