Changjiang Securities·2025-05-18 09:11Investment Rating - The investment rating for the real estate industry is "Positive" and maintained [14]. Core Insights - The policy goal of stabilizing the market is becoming more proactive, and market expectations have improved, although marginal downward pressure has increased since April [7]. - The rapid decline in industry volume and price may have passed, with structural highlights in core areas and quality properties [7]. - The experience from Hainan is not universally applicable in the current context, and the short-term supply capacity of real estate companies is declining, putting pressure on cash flow [3][11]. - The industry is expected to gradually promote the pilot expansion of existing home sales, considering institutional reforms and practical constraints [11]. Market Performance - The Yangtze River Real Estate Index increased by 0.04% this week, with a relative excess return of -1.08% compared to the CSI 300, ranking 24th out of 32 [8]. - Year-to-date, the Yangtze River Real Estate Index has decreased by 5.53%, with a relative excess return of -4.37% compared to the CSI 300, ranking 29th out of 32 [8]. Policy Developments - The central government emphasizes financial balance in urban renewal, prohibiting large-scale demolition and illegal borrowing [9]. - Local measures in Xinyang, Henan, have implemented existing home sales for newly sold land, ensuring reasonable residential de-stocking cycles [9]. Sales Data - New home transaction area in 37 cities showed a rolling year-on-year decline of 4.1%, while second-hand home transactions in 19 cities increased by 11.6% [10]. - As of May 16, the new home transaction area in 37 cities showed a month-on-month increase of 0.2%, while second-hand homes increased by 6.2% [10]. Current Focus - The discussion and promotion of existing home sales have gained attention again in 2023 due to delivery issues and the need for institutional reform [11]. - The impact of existing home sales on real estate companies includes extended cash flow recovery times, decreased turnover rates, and increased uncertainty and funding costs [11].