国泰海通｜地产：量价持续回落，需求动能不足

Core Insights - The overall market in Q3 2025 shows weak transaction volume, continued price declines, and rising inventory levels, indicating ongoing de-stocking pressures [1] - Only 19% of the 27 first- and second-tier cities exhibit signs of market stabilization [1] Transaction Volume and Price Trends - The transaction volume for second-hand homes is stronger than that of new homes, with cities like Chengdu and Shanghai showing significant year-on-year recovery [1] - New home prices have seen a widening decline in Q3 2025, following a period of narrowing declines since October 2024, while second-hand home prices also reflect this trend [2] - The overall market recovery remains weak, with first-tier cities showing slight improvement while second-tier cities continue to experience negative growth in new home transactions [2] Inventory and Supply Dynamics - Inventory cycles are on the rise, with first-tier cities' clearing cycles increasing to 19.9-21.1 months, up from 16-17 months at the end of 2024 [3] - Second-tier cities face even higher inventory pressures, with clearing cycles reaching a three-year high of 24.8 months in September 2025, attributed to weak new home sales and structural issues like declining population attraction and excess land supply [3]