Market Overview - The current real estate market shows new homes with prices but low volume, while second-hand homes are trading price for volume[2] - Total transaction area for new and second-hand homes dropped from 1.93 billion square meters in 2021 to 1.5 billion square meters in 2022, stabilizing around 1.5 billion square meters in 2023 and 2024, with a forecast to maintain this level in 2025[2][18] New Home Market Dynamics - New home sales area is projected to decline from 1.57 billion square meters in 2021 to 810 million square meters in 2024, and further to 750 million square meters in 2025[18] - The pressure on new home sales is attributed to the rapid iteration of "good houses" leading to buyer hesitation and insufficient quality supply in core areas[2][26] Second-Hand Home Market Trends - The second-hand home market is experiencing a significant imbalance in supply and demand, with a 17.1% year-on-year increase in transaction area from January to September 2023, and a 29.7% increase in September alone[12] - Second-hand home prices have been under pressure, with a 0.7% month-on-month decline in September, marking the 41st consecutive month of price drops[12] Indicators for Market Stabilization - The proportion of second-hand home transactions is expected to approach or exceed Japan's steady state range of 60%-63% in 18 sample cities by mid-2024, indicating potential stabilization in new home sales volume[3][48] - The national rental yield is currently at 2.37%, which is slightly below the reasonable level of 2.4%-2.8%, suggesting room for price stabilization in the second-hand market[62] Economic and Policy Considerations - The stabilization of the real estate market is influenced by macroeconomic conditions and social expectations, with expectations for increased policy support in 2024[4] - The transition from old to new economic drivers is expected to create a new group of buyers, which could support the real estate market[4] Risks and Variability - The pace of market stabilization may vary across different cities and property types, with new home volume stabilizing before second-hand home prices[5] - Risks include slower-than-expected macroeconomic recovery and potential bottlenecks in new home supply[6]

Core Viewpoint - The real estate sector is experiencing a rally, with several companies reaching their daily price limits, driven by anticipated policy relaxations in major cities like Beijing and Shanghai by Q3 2025, which are expected to stimulate demand for improved housing [1] Group 1: Market Performance - On the 21st, companies such as Shanghai Shimao, Bright Realty, and Yingxin Development saw their stock prices hit the daily limit, while Shahe Co. increased by nearly 4% [1] - The overall real estate market in China is moving towards stabilization, with new home sales prices in 70 cities showing a larger month-on-month decline but a smaller year-on-year decline [1] Group 2: Policy Impact - Institutions predict that the implementation of policies aimed at relaxing the real estate market will enhance the sector's investment value [1] - The combination of more proactive fiscal policies and moderately loose monetary policies is expected to accelerate the progress of stockpiling and urban village renovations, improving the existing housing supply-demand relationship [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that in September 2025, the sales prices of commercial residential properties in 70 major and medium-sized cities in China showed a month-on-month decline, while the year-on-year decline continued to narrow, signaling a potential stabilization in the market [1][4]. - In September, new home prices in 63 cities fell compared to the previous month, and all 70 cities reported lower second-hand home prices both month-on-month and year-on-year [1][4]. - In Shandong province, cities like Jinan and Qingdao experienced a consistent decline in both new and second-hand home prices in September 2023, with Jinan's new home prices down 0.4% month-on-month and 2.4% year-on-year [2][3]. Group 2 - The narrowing year-on-year decline in housing prices is seen as a positive signal, indicating that previous policy effects are beginning to take hold, alleviating long-term downward pressure on the market [4][5]. - Core cities such as Beijing and Shanghai showed resilience, with new home prices increasing by 0.2% and 0.3% month-on-month, respectively, and Shanghai achieving a significant year-on-year growth of 5.6% [4][5]. - Looking ahead to the fourth quarter, it is anticipated that continued policy easing will support transaction volumes in core cities, while non-core areas and many small cities will need to adopt "price for volume" strategies to reduce inventory [5].

Group 1 - The implementation of a package of incremental policies since September 26 last year has led to a steady recovery in both invoice sales and tax revenue, indicating a positive trend in the economy [1] - The capital market-related tax revenue has shown a high growth rate, with a year-on-year increase of 56.8% in capital market services tax, and a significant 110.5% increase in securities transaction stamp duty [2] - The manufacturing sector's tax revenue has increased by 5.4% year-on-year, contributing 31% to total tax revenue, with high-end manufacturing sectors like railway and aerospace showing a notable growth of 31.5% [2] Group 2 - The real estate sector has seen a narrowing decline in tax revenue, with a year-on-year decrease of 9.8%, reflecting the effectiveness of policies aimed at stabilizing the real estate market [3] - There has been a significant increase in the procurement of machinery and equipment by enterprises, with a 9.7% year-on-year growth, and high-tech manufacturing showing an 11.8% increase [3] - The steady growth in invoice data reflects an improving economic operation, gradual enhancement in corporate profitability, and sustained consumer vitality, supported by active capital market transactions [3]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report indicates that the new housing sales prices in 70 cities have seen a month-on-month decline, while the year-on-year decline has narrowed. The first-tier cities have experienced an expanded decline in new housing prices. For second-hand housing, the month-on-month decline has remained stable, but the year-on-year decline has also narrowed. The overall real estate market is moving towards stabilization, supported by various policies aimed at halting the decline [8][29]. Summary by Sections New Housing Price Trends - In September 2025, the month-on-month decline in new housing prices for first, second, and third-tier cities was -0.3%, -0.4%, and -0.4% respectively, with the overall decline for 70 cities at -0.4%, which is an increase of 0.1 percentage points compared to August. Year-on-year, the declines for first, second, and third-tier cities were -0.7%, -2.1%, and -3.4%, with the overall year-on-year decline for 70 cities narrowing by 0.3 percentage points to 2.7% [5][15][17]. Second-Hand Housing Price Trends - The month-on-month decline in second-hand housing prices for 70 cities was -0.6%, remaining stable compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, the decline was -5.2%, which is a reduction of 0.3 percentage points. The first, second, and third-tier cities saw year-on-year declines of -3.2%, -5.0%, and -5.7% respectively, with all declines narrowing compared to August [6][21][24]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies with strong credit ratings that can cater to improving customer demand, such as Greentown China, China Merchants Shekou, China Overseas Land & Investment, and others. It also recommends companies benefiting from both residential and commercial real estate recovery, such as China Resources Land and Longfor Group. Additionally, it highlights quality property management firms under the "Good House, Good Service" policy [8][30][32].

Core Insights - The real estate market shows signs of stabilization, with some cities entering a new phase of recovery despite ongoing adjustments [1][4][6] Price Trends - In September, new home prices in first-tier cities decreased by 0.3% month-on-month, while Beijing and Shanghai saw increases of 0.2% and 0.3% respectively [2][3] - Year-on-year, new home prices in first-tier cities fell by 0.7%, but this decline is narrowing compared to previous months [2][3] - The number of cities with rising new home prices increased, with 8 cities reporting year-on-year price increases, up from 5 the previous month [3][4] Market Analysis - Analysts suggest that the current market is still undergoing deep adjustments, but the overall trend remains positive, indicating a potential for recovery [4][5] - The average month-on-month decline in second-hand home prices has decreased from 0.91% before the "9.26 new policy" last year to 0.58% this year [5] - The year-on-year decline in second-hand home prices has also narrowed from 9.0% last September to 5.2% this September, indicating a clearer trend towards market stabilization [5] Future Outlook - The fourth quarter is expected to continue a "weak recovery, strong differentiation" trend, with an overall transaction decline likely to be controlled around 10% [6] - The combination of last year's low base effect and ongoing policy impacts is anticipated to further narrow year-on-year price declines in the last quarter of the year, with first-tier cities potentially seeing price increases [6]

Core Insights - In September, the sales prices of new residential properties in 70 large and medium-sized cities showed a month-on-month decline, with the rate of decline narrowing year-on-year [1][7] Group 1: New Residential Property Prices - In first-tier cities, new residential property prices decreased by 0.3% month-on-month, with Beijing and Shanghai experiencing slight increases of 0.2% and 0.3%, while Guangzhou and Shenzhen saw declines of 0.6% and 1.0% respectively [1] - Second-tier cities experienced a month-on-month decline of 0.4% in new residential property prices, while third-tier cities also saw a 0.4% decline [1] - Year-on-year, first-tier cities' new residential property prices fell by 0.7%, with Shanghai increasing by 5.6% and Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen decreasing by 2.6%, 4.1%, and 1.8% respectively [7] Group 2: Second-hand Residential Property Prices - In September, second-hand residential property prices in first-tier cities decreased by 1.0% month-on-month, with declines in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen of 0.9%, 1.0%, 0.8%, and 1.0% respectively [1] - Second and third-tier cities saw month-on-month declines of 0.7% and 0.6% in second-hand residential property prices [1] - Year-on-year, first-tier cities' second-hand residential property prices fell by 3.2%, with Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen experiencing declines of 2.7%, 2.4%, 6.0%, and 1.7% respectively [7] Group 3: Market Outlook - The research center expects that in the fourth quarter, relevant departments will continue to focus on high-quality urban development and the construction of new real estate models [8] - Policies will likely be implemented to support affordable housing and urban renewal projects, aiming to accelerate inventory reduction and the establishment of new models in the industry [8]

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is determined to stabilize the real estate market, emphasizing the need for a more proactive approach to promote healthy development in both the real estate and stock markets [1][3]. Policy Measures - The government report outlines a shift from "firefighting" to "recovery," with a focus on implementing moderately loose monetary policies and utilizing 4.4 trillion yuan in local government special bonds for direct interventions like land acquisition and stock housing purchases [3][5]. - The report indicates a removal of specific debt relief measures for real estate companies, instead prioritizing a balanced approach to development and safety [3]. Market Data - From January to April 2025, national real estate development investment reached 27,730 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 10.3%, while residential investment fell by 9.6%. However, the National Housing Prosperity Index slightly rebounded to 93.86 [4]. - New housing sales saw a narrowing decline of 0.2 percentage points, and the inventory of unsold commercial housing decreased by 5.22 million square meters, signaling a potential market recovery [4]. Local Initiatives - Various provinces, such as Shanxi and Wuhan, are implementing measures like tax reductions and increased stock housing purchases to stimulate demand and promote sales [7][11]. - The report emphasizes the importance of controlling new land supply while revitalizing existing commercial properties, with a focus on reducing inventory levels [7]. Demand and Supply Dynamics - The report highlights the need for policies that reduce restrictive measures and promote urban village renovations, which are expected to drive housing demand by 0.75 to 1 billion square meters [11]. - The market is showing signs of differentiation, with first-tier cities experiencing a recovery in new housing sales, while second-hand housing prices continue to decline [13]. Price Trends - In the first half of 2025, new housing prices in 100 cities increased by 1.16%, supported by improved project offerings, while second-hand housing prices fell by 3.60% [13]. - The land market is also experiencing disparities, with significant land sale revenues in cities like Hangzhou and Beijing, while other cities see lower transaction values [13].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report indicates that new and second-hand housing transaction areas have increased month-on-month, with 68 cities showing growth in new housing transactions and 20 cities in second-hand housing transactions. The report emphasizes the establishment of an intelligent municipal infrastructure based on existing census results and supplementary survey data [5][56] - The overall real estate market in China is moving towards stabilization, with potential for slight fluctuations in housing prices during this process. The report anticipates further stabilization of the real estate market under the influence of various policies aimed at stopping the decline [5][56] Summary by Sections 1. Intelligent Municipal Infrastructure - The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development is working on gathering data related to urban water supply, drainage, electricity, gas, heating, fire hydrants, and underground comprehensive corridors to create an intelligent municipal infrastructure [6][14] 2. Sales Sector: Growth in Transaction Areas - In the 42nd week of 2025, the total transaction area for residential properties in 68 cities was 2.61 million square meters, showing a year-on-year decrease of 28% but a month-on-month increase of 95%. Cumulatively, the transaction area from the beginning of the year to date is 94.37 million square meters, with a year-on-year decrease of 12% [19][30] - The transaction area for second-hand homes in 20 cities was 1.92 million square meters, with a year-on-year growth rate of -17%, improving from -45% previously. The cumulative transaction area for the year is 78.61 million square meters, with a year-on-year growth rate of 7% [35][36] 3. Investment Sector: Decrease in Land Transaction Areas - In the 42nd week of 2025, the planned land area released in 100 major cities was 14.26 million square meters, with a transaction area of 17.07 million square meters, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 52%. The average transaction premium rate was 1.6% [40][41] 4. Financing Sector: Increase in Credit Bond Issuance - In the 42nd week of 2025, the issuance of credit bonds was 4.45 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 4% but a month-on-month increase of 373%. The cumulative issuance of credit bonds stands at 319.31 billion yuan, remaining stable year-on-year [47][50] 5. Weekly Market Review - The real estate index fell by 2.35%, underperforming the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index, which decreased by 2.22%. The report highlights the performance of individual stocks within the real estate sector, noting significant gains for certain companies [50][54] 6. Investment Recommendations - The report maintains a "Positive" rating for the industry, citing the month-on-month growth in transaction areas and the expected acceleration of urban renewal projects under favorable fiscal and monetary policies [56]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - This week, the transaction volume of new real - estate properties increased month - on - month but decreased year - on - year, while the transaction volume of second - hand properties increased month - on - month. Automobile consumption heated up, and movie box office decreased. The demand for consumption showed differentiation. [1][2] - In the production field, the operating rates showed differentiation. The PTA operating rate decreased, and the petroleum asphalt operating rate increased. [1][3] - In terms of investment, the apparent consumption of rebar recovered, but its price decreased. The cement price and inventory - to - capacity ratio were lower than the same period last year. [1][4] - Commodity futures prices fluctuated. Futures prices of non - ferrous metals such as lithium carbonate, polysilicon, and copper led the gains. [1][5] - The central government highly values the continuous pressure on the real - estate market. Recently, first - tier cities have relaxed purchase restrictions, and it is expected that the real - estate policy toolbox may be further opened, aiming for a soft - landing of the market. [1][11] 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Demand - Real - estate: The transaction area of commercial housing in 20 cities increased month - on - month and decreased year - on - year. The transaction area of second - hand properties in key cities increased month - on - month. As of the week of October 17, the transaction area of commercial housing in 20 cities was 242.9 million square meters, up 166% month - on - month and down 22% year - on - year. [2][11] - Consumption: Automobile consumption heated up rapidly, with the daily average retail sales of passenger cars up 94.1% month - on - month and 6.7% year - on - year. Movie consumption decreased year - on - year, with the national movie box office down 78.3% month - on - month and 38.5% year - on - year. The national migration scale index continued to decline, and subway ridership in first - tier cities increased. [2][36] 3.2 Production - Mid - and upstream: The operating rate of Tangshan blast furnaces increased 1.1% month - on - month, the PTA operating rate decreased 1.6% month - on - month, the operating rate of polyester filament in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions remained flat, the rebar operating rate increased 1.3 pct to 41.3%, and the operating rate of petroleum asphalt plants increased 1.3 pct to 35.8%. [45] - Downstream: The operating rates of automobile tires recovered. The operating rate of all - steel tires increased 20.6% month - on - month, and that of semi - steel tires increased 26.2% month - on - month. [45] 3.3 Investment - Rebar: The apparent consumption of rebar increased 50.5% month - on - month to 219.8 million tons, and the price decreased 1.1% month - on - month to 3224.8 yuan/ton. The asphalt price decreased 3.9% month - on - month to 3231 yuan/ton. [64] - Cement: As of the week of October 17, the cement price index decreased 1.9% month - on - month to 102.8 points. As of the week of October 10, the cement shipping rate decreased 2.1 pct to 37.9%, and the cement inventory - to - capacity ratio increased 1.7 pct to 63.3%. [64] 3.4 Trade - Export: The container throughput of ports decreased 6.1% month - on - month and was higher than the same period last year. The CCFI composite index decreased 4.1% month - on - month. The freight rates of European, East - American, and West - American routes decreased month - on - month. The BDI index increased 5.9% month - on - month. [76] - Import: The CICFI composite index was 633.2 points, down 2.2% month - on - month. [76] 3.5 Price - CPI: The agricultural product wholesale price 200 index increased 0.4% month - on - month. The prices of pork and eggs decreased, while the prices of vegetables and fruits increased month - on - month. [5][89] - PPI: The Nanhua industrial product price index decreased 2.2% month - on - month. The spot price of Brent crude oil decreased 6.1% month - on - month, the COMEX gold futures price increased 5.0% month - on - month, and the LME copper spot price decreased 1.2% month - on - month. In the commodity futures market, lithium carbonate, polysilicon, and copper led the gains, while hot - rolled coils, asphalt, and glass led the losses. [5][96] 3.6 Interest - Bearing Bond Tracking - Next week (October 20 - 24), the planned issuance of interest - bearing bonds is 91.42 billion yuan, with a net financing of - 7.74 billion yuan. Among them, the issuance of national bonds is 63.3 billion yuan, with a net financing of - 3.25 billion yuan; the issuance of local bonds is 24.72 billion yuan, with a net financing of 16.58 billion yuan; the issuance of policy - financial bonds is 3.4 billion yuan, with a net financing of - 21.06 billion yuan. [6][113] - As of October 17, the cumulative issuance progress of replacement bonds this year reached 99.6%, the cumulative issuance progress of new general bonds was 84.0%, and the cumulative issuance progress of new special bonds was 84.0%. [6][115][117] 3.7 Policy Weekly Observation - High - level meetings: On October 14, Li Qiang presided over a symposium of economic experts and entrepreneurs, emphasizing the need to implement counter - cyclical adjustments. [124] - Monetary policy: On October 15, the central bank carried out a 60 - billion - yuan outright reverse repurchase operation for 6 months. [124] - Fiscal policy: The Ministry of Finance will continue to issue in advance the new local government debt limit for 2026. [124] - Macro data: In September, China's exports and imports denominated in US dollars increased year - on - year. The year - on - year decline of CPI narrowed to 0.3%, and the year - on - year decline of PPI narrowed to 2.3%. The M2 - M1 gap reached a new low this year. [124] - Overseas news: OPEC maintained its global economic growth forecast. Powell hinted at a possible interest - rate cut, and the Fed's Beige Book showed that the US economic activity changed little. [124][125] - Real - estate policy: Shanghai will implement urban renewal, Tianjin allowed the withdrawal of housing provident funds for elevator installation in existing residential buildings, and Chengdu implemented a new policy for converting commercial housing loans to provident fund loans. [125]