Goldman Sachs·2026-01-12 01:41Investment Rating - The report indicates a pessimistic outlook for the real estate market, with expectations of a 10%-15% decline in second-hand housing prices over the next two years [1][3][12] Core Insights - The overall real estate sales are projected to decline moderately, with new housing sales decreasing but a slight rebound in the absorption rate anticipated [1][5] - Land sales are expected to slow down after a brief recovery in the first half of 2025, with new construction area potentially dropping below 500 million square meters by the end of 2027 [1][6] - Developers are facing significant financing challenges, with interest burdens rising, particularly for private developers, leading to increased repayment pressures [1][8] - The liquidity situation for 28 developers under pressure has worsened, with a significant reduction in sales contribution and a high proportion of short-term debt [1][9] Summary by Sections Real Estate Market Outlook - The forecast for the real estate market in 2026 and 2027 has been updated, with a delay in the stabilization of housing prices due to unclear policy support [2][12] - Second-hand housing prices are expected to decline by 10%-15%, with transaction volumes stabilizing around 600 million square meters [3][12] New Housing Market - New housing sales are anticipated to decline, but a slight rebound in the absorption rate is expected due to a decrease in available inventory [5][6] Land Sales and New Construction - Land sales are projected to concentrate in first and second-tier cities, with new construction area potentially decreasing significantly by 2027 [6][7] Developer Challenges - Developers are facing increased interest expenses, with the interest coverage ratio for many private companies dropping significantly, raising concerns about their ability to manage debt [8][9] - The report categorizes developers into three groups based on their financial health, highlighting the challenges faced by private developers [13][15] Property Management Sector - The property management sector is viewed as relatively defensive, with expectations of stable fundamentals and potential marginal recovery [14][16]