EBSCN·2025-08-13 13:16Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the real estate industry [6] Core Insights - In the first seven months of 2025, the transaction area of new residential properties in the core 30 cities decreased by 7% year-on-year, while the transaction area of second-hand residential properties in 15 cities increased by 10% [1][3] - The average transaction price of new residential properties in the core 30 cities increased by 3.5% year-on-year in the first seven months of 2025 [2] - The report anticipates that with the continued implementation of real estate policies, high-energy core cities will benefit from urban renewal, leading to structural optimization and gradual stabilization of the market [4][81] Summary by Sections New Housing Market - In July 2025, the transaction area of new residential properties in the core 30 cities was 919 million square meters, down 19.4% year-on-year and 24.7% month-on-month [1] - The average transaction price for new residential properties in July 2025 was 24,361 yuan per square meter, a slight increase of 0.1% year-on-year but a decrease of 5.0% month-on-month [2] - For the first seven months of 2025, the average transaction price was 24,898 yuan per square meter, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 3.5% [2] Second-Hand Housing Market - In July 2025, the transaction area of second-hand residential properties in the core 15 cities was 1,290 million square meters, down 5.8% year-on-year [3] - The average transaction price for second-hand residential properties in July 2025 was 22,924 yuan per square meter, down 5.3% year-on-year [72] - For the first seven months of 2025, the average transaction price was 24,091 yuan per square meter, showing a slight decrease of 0.3% year-on-year [4] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on three main lines for investment: 1. Stable leading companies with high product reputation and continuous sales ranking improvement, such as China Overseas Development and Poly Developments [4][82] 2. Companies with rich stock resources and strong operational brand competitiveness, like China Resources Land and Shanghai Lingang [4][82] 3. Long-term growth potential in the property service industry, recommending companies like China Merchants Shekou and Greentown Service [4][82]