Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the real estate industry [1] Core Views - The report indicates that the current policy environment recognizes the necessity of a stable and healthy real estate market for economic transformation, suggesting a potential turning point in the current cycle [6] - The report highlights a significant recovery in both new and second-hand housing transactions, with new housing sales increasing by 10.0% week-on-week and 3.1% year-on-year [13][20] - The report emphasizes the importance of local government special bonds in supporting land reserves and stabilizing the real estate market [6] Summary by Sections 1. Sector Views - Real estate development is seen as crucial for economic stability, with recommendations for strong local state-owned enterprises and quality private companies such as China Resources Land, Poly Developments, and Binjiang Group [6] - In property management, companies with strong market expansion capabilities and service diversification are expected to outperform, with recommendations for China Resources Vientiane Life, Greentown Service, Poly Property, and Yuexiu Service [6][7] - The second-hand housing market has shown a robust recovery, with recommendations for leading real estate transaction platforms like Beike and a focus on regional leaders like I Love My Home [7] 2. Real Estate Fundamentals and High-Frequency Data - New housing sales in 37 cities reached 1.958 million square meters last week, with a cumulative total of 18.065 million square meters year-to-date, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.5% [13] - The second-hand housing market saw a transaction volume of 2.034 million square meters last week, with a year-to-date total of 15.816 million square meters, marking a year-on-year increase of 34.2% [20] - The inventory of new homes in 13 cities stands at 77.525 million square meters, with a de-stocking cycle of 16.5 months [32] 3. Land Market Situation - The land market saw a total of 819.4 million square meters transacted from March 8 to March 16, 2025, with a year-on-year decrease of 66.9% [45] - The average land price was 1,146 yuan per square meter, reflecting a 41.5% decrease from the previous period [45] - Cumulative land transactions for 2025 reached 20.657 million square meters, down 14.4% year-on-year [45] 4. Financing Situation in the Real Estate Industry - In the past week, real estate companies issued 9 credit bonds totaling 9.04 billion yuan, a decrease of 58.0% week-on-week [49] - The total amount of credit bonds issued in 2025 so far is 100.65 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 19.7% [49]

Investment Rating - The report indicates a cautious outlook on the real estate market, suggesting a phase of consolidation and potential recovery supported by government policies [7][40]. Core Insights - New home sales in 30 major cities reached 1.47 million square meters, showing a year-on-year increase of 13.3%, but this is a significant slowdown from the previous week's 36.9% growth [1][13]. - The cumulative transaction volume of new homes in first-tier cities shows mixed results, with Beijing down 24.8%, while Shenzhen increased by 108.0% year-on-year [2][21]. - The land transaction volume in 100 major cities fell sharply by 88.3% year-on-year, indicating a significant contraction in land sales [4][32]. - The government is actively implementing measures to stabilize the real estate market, including a special bond issuance of 4.4 trillion yuan aimed at supporting construction and land acquisition [5][35]. Summary by Sections New Home Sales - The new home sales volume in 30 major cities was 1.47 million square meters, up 13.3% year-on-year but down 32.5% from the previous week [1][13]. - Year-on-year changes for first, second, and third-tier cities were +43.0%, +7.9%, and -4.2%, respectively [1][13]. Cumulative Transaction Volume in First-tier Cities - Beijing's cumulative sales volume was 790,000 square meters, down 24.8% year-on-year [2][21]. - Shanghai saw a 29.6% increase to 1.63 million square meters, while Guangzhou rose by 49.2% to 1.18 million square meters [2][21]. - Shenzhen's cumulative sales volume reached 690,000 square meters, up 108.0% year-on-year [2][21]. Inventory and Sales Ratio - The inventory-to-sales ratio for major cities was 97.5, down from 137.4 year-on-year [3][29]. - First-tier cities had a ratio of 63.7, significantly lower than the previous year's 113.1 [3][29]. Land Transaction Volume - Land transaction volume in 100 major cities was 341,000 square meters, down 88.3% year-on-year [4][32]. - First-tier cities experienced a 72.4% decline in land sales [4][32]. Government Policies - The 2025 Government Work Report emphasizes efforts to stabilize the real estate market through various measures, including adjusting restrictive policies and controlling new land supply [5][35]. - The report also highlights the importance of improving housing quality and expanding the use of re-loans for affordable housing [5][35]. Market Performance - The Hang Seng China Mainland Property Index rose by 5.2%, lagging behind the broader market [6][38]. - The report notes a divergence in performance among different categories of property developers, with state-owned enterprises generally performing better than private developers [6][38].

Investment Rating - Industry investment rating: Buy (Maintain) [1] Core Viewpoints - The government work report emphasizes the goal of stabilizing the real estate market and preventing systemic risks, with specific measures to promote a "stop decline and stabilize" approach [3][4] - The report indicates that the real estate sector plays a crucial role in stabilizing the macro economy, suggesting that the policy will continue to be accommodative this year [4] - Demand-side policies will focus on adjusting restrictive measures based on city-specific conditions, with expectations for further relaxation of purchase restrictions and tax adjustments to stimulate demand [5] - Supply-side measures include controlling new land supply and supporting the acquisition of existing properties, with local governments given more autonomy in the acquisition process [6] Summary by Sections Recent Industry Performance - The real estate sector has shown a relative performance of -4% over the past 12 months compared to the CSI 300 index, with an absolute return of 7% [2][3] Demand Side - Policies will be implemented to reduce restrictive measures, including lowering mortgage rates and down payment ratios, which are at historical lows [5] - The government plans to implement 1 million units of urban village and dilapidated housing renovations, which will directly increase sales of new and second-hand homes [5] Supply Side - The report highlights a more proactive fiscal policy for 2025, with local government special bonds amounting to 4.4 trillion yuan, an increase of 500 billion yuan from the previous year [6] - The land supply will continue to be controlled, but the quality of new land will improve, potentially enhancing project profitability [6] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on high-quality developers with strong financing and land acquisition capabilities, as well as leading second-hand housing intermediaries benefiting from active transactions [8]

Investment Rating - Industry investment rating: Buy (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The government work report emphasizes the goal of stabilizing the real estate market and preventing declines, highlighting the importance of real estate in maintaining macroeconomic stability [3][4] - Specific measures include adjusting restrictive policies based on city conditions, promoting the renovation of urban villages and dilapidated housing, and controlling new real estate supply [5][6] Summary by Sections Recent Industry Performance - The real estate sector has shown a relative return of 3% over the past month, but a negative return of 12% over the past three months and a slight negative return of 4% over the past year compared to the CSI 300 index [2][3] Demand Side - Policies will continue to relax restrictions, including lowering mortgage rates and down payment ratios, which are at historical lows. The report anticipates further loosening of purchase restrictions in various cities [5] - The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development plans to implement 1 million urban village renovations and dilapidated housing improvements, which will directly increase sales of new and second-hand homes [5] Supply Side - The report indicates a more proactive fiscal policy for 2025, with local government special bonds amounting to 4.4 trillion yuan, an increase of 500 billion yuan from the previous year, supporting land acquisition and stock housing purchases [6] - The report maintains a stance on controlling new land supply, which is expected to continue to shrink, but with better locations and relaxed price limits, project turnover and profit margins are likely to improve [6] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on high-quality developers with strong financing and land acquisition capabilities, as well as leading second-hand housing intermediaries benefiting from active stock housing transactions. The industry maintains a "Buy" rating [8]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the real estate industry [1] Core Views - The current policy environment recognizes the necessity of a stable and healthy real estate market for economic transformation, marking a potential turning point in the current cycle [6] - The report emphasizes the importance of various measures to stabilize the market, including reducing restrictive policies and enhancing housing supply [52][56] Summary by Sections 1. Sector Views - Real estate development is seen as crucial for economic stability, with recommendations for strong local state-owned enterprises and quality private companies such as China Resources Land, Poly Developments, and Binjiang Group [6] - In property management, companies with strong market expansion capabilities and service diversification are highlighted as having long-term investment value, recommending China Resources Vientiane Life and Greentown Service [6] - The second-hand housing market is recovering faster than new housing, with recommendations for leading real estate transaction platforms like Beike [7] 2. Real Estate Fundamentals and High-Frequency Data - New housing sales in 37 cities decreased by 30.5% week-on-week but increased by 11.4% year-on-year, with a total of 178 million square meters sold [13] - Second-hand housing sales in 16 cities decreased by 3.8% week-on-week but increased by 46.4% year-on-year, totaling 184.8 million square meters sold [18] - The inventory of new homes in 13 cities stands at 77.9 million square meters, with a de-stocking cycle of 16.5 months [22] 3. Market Review - The real estate sector's performance was -0.7% last week, ranking 28th among 29 sectors, while the CSI 300 and Wind All A indices rose by 1.4% and 2.4% respectively [42] 4. Industry Policy Tracking - The government is focused on stabilizing the real estate market through various measures, including promoting housing demand and reforming the development and financing systems [52][56]

Core Viewpoint - The government work report sets a GDP growth target of around 5% for 2025, emphasizing the need for job creation, stabilizing expectations, and achieving modernization goals [3][4]. Group 1: Economic Growth Target - The 5% growth target is aimed at creating sufficient new jobs, with approximately 12 million new graduates entering the job market [3]. - Maintaining a stable growth rate of around 5% is crucial for stabilizing market expectations and signaling to investors and consumers that the economy remains resilient [3]. - Achieving the goal of modernization by 2035 requires sustained economic growth of around 5% to reach a per capita GDP close to $30,000 [3]. Group 2: Macroeconomic Policies - The report advocates for a more proactive fiscal policy and moderately loose monetary policy to address uncertainties and support economic growth [6][7]. - Increasing the deficit ratio to around 4% and expanding the issuance of special bonds are part of the proactive fiscal measures [7]. - A moderately loose monetary policy aims to maintain liquidity and encourage banks to provide low-cost funding to enterprises [7]. Group 3: Consumer and Investment Strategies - To boost consumption, the focus should be on increasing residents' income, especially for low- and middle-income groups, and optimizing income distribution [9]. - Investment efficiency can be improved by identifying promising industries and projects, supported by favorable government policies [10]. - Expanding domestic demand is essential, especially in light of external pressures, by enhancing both consumption and investment [9]. Group 4: Development of New Productive Forces - Developing new productive forces is necessary for sustained economic growth, moving beyond traditional industries to create new demand through innovation [11]. - Local governments should tailor their development strategies based on regional advantages, avoiding uniform approaches [12]. Group 5: Economic System Reforms - Key reforms include establishing a unified national market to enhance resource allocation efficiency and support the development of the private economy [14][15]. - The government should focus on maintaining order and providing services, stepping back from direct market involvement [16]. Group 6: Risk Management - The real estate market is in a stabilization phase after significant adjustments, requiring supportive policies to ensure healthy development [17]. - Effective management of local debt risks involves setting clear borrowing limits and ensuring that debt is used efficiently [18].

Group 1 - The government plans to set the fiscal deficit rate at around 4% for the year [2] - A special long-term bond issuance of 1.3 trillion yuan is proposed, an increase of 300 billion yuan from the previous year [4] - A special bond of 500 billion yuan is planned to support the capital replenishment of large state-owned commercial banks [5] Group 2 - Local government special bonds are proposed to be arranged at 4.4 trillion yuan, an increase of 500 billion yuan from the previous year, focusing on investment construction, land acquisition, and settling debts owed to enterprises [7] - The report emphasizes optimizing and innovating structural monetary policy tools to promote healthy development in the real estate and stock markets, and to support technology innovation, green development, and consumption [9] Group 3 - A special long-term bond of 300 billion yuan is planned to support the replacement of consumer goods [10] - The government aims to strengthen the application of new technologies and products, promoting the safe and healthy development of emerging industries such as commercial aerospace and low-altitude economy [14] Group 4 - A mechanism for future industry investment growth is to be established, focusing on sectors like biomanufacturing, quantum technology, embodied intelligence, and 6G [16] - The government aims to accelerate the high-quality development of key manufacturing industry chains and enhance the reconstruction of industrial foundations [18] Group 5 - The continuous promotion of "Artificial Intelligence+" actions aims to better integrate digital technology with manufacturing and market advantages, supporting the widespread application of large models and the development of smart connected new energy vehicles, AI smartphones, and intelligent manufacturing equipment [19][20] Group 6 - The government will implement actions to standardize enterprise-related law enforcement, focusing on rectifying irregular charges, fines, inspections, and closures [25] - The commitment to maintain openness regardless of external changes, steadily expanding institutional openness and orderly expanding autonomous and unilateral openness to promote reform and development [27] Group 7 - Efforts will be made to stabilize the real estate market, with policies adjusted based on local conditions to release housing demand potential [29]