Core Viewpoint - The Shanghai real estate market is experiencing a significant opening wave as developers rush to launch projects before the year-end to improve annual reports, with 16 projects scheduled to open between December 24 and December 31, 2025 [1][7]. Group 1: Market Overview - A total of 16 new residential projects will be launched in Shanghai during the specified period, with the peak on December 26, when six projects are set to open [1][7]. - Among the 16 projects, five luxury properties have a recorded average price exceeding 100,000 per square meter [1][7]. Group 2: Notable Projects - The most notable project is "Anlan Shanghai," which will open on December 26, offering 211 residential units at a record average price of 178,800 per square meter [8][9]. - "Yunqi Binjiang," the only daylight listing in November, will complete its second opening on December 26, with 225 units available [9]. - "China Overseas Huanyu Jiu Zhang" is the first new project in the Putuo Zhenru area after a long supply gap, set to open on December 27 with 90 units at an average price of 118,000 per square meter [4][9]. Group 3: Developer Insights - The developer "China Merchants" is expected to lead the sales rankings for 2025, with four projects opening this week, including "China Merchants Times Tide" and "Anlan Shanghai" [5][10]. - "Lianfa," a state-owned enterprise from Fujian, is making its debut in independent development, with two projects scheduled to open this week [10][11]. - The market trend indicates a contraction in popular areas, with a decline in purchasing power even for previously sought-after luxury properties [11].