Core Insights - The total land acquisition amount of the top 100 real estate companies from January to October reached 783.8 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 26.4%, although the growth rate has significantly slowed compared to the previous months [2][5] - Major players in land acquisition include China Overseas Land & Investment, China Merchants Shekou, and Greentown China, which ranked first, second, and third in newly added value respectively [5][6] - The trend of joint land acquisition has become mainstream among real estate companies to mitigate risks and share benefits, especially in first and second-tier cities [1][6] Land Acquisition Trends - The top three companies in terms of newly added value from January to October are China Overseas with 1370 billion yuan, China Merchants with 1807 billion yuan, and Greentown with 1209 billion yuan [3][5] - The joint acquisition of the Xuhui East An urban renewal project by a consortium including China Overseas and China Merchants set a record for the highest total price for residential land transfer at 43.95 billion yuan [5][6] - The land acquisition strategy is focused on core cities, with state-owned enterprises and local state-owned enterprises being the main players, while private enterprises are primarily supplementing land reserves in specific regions [5][9] Market Dynamics - In October, several high-value land parcels were acquired through joint ventures, particularly in major cities like Shanghai and Beijing, indicating a continued interest in prime locations [6][8] - The average premium rate for residential land in Hangzhou reached 16%, while other regions like Wuhan showed weaker demand due to high inventory levels [8][9] - The land acquisition-to-sales ratio for the top 100 real estate companies was 0.29 from January to October, indicating a cautious approach to land purchases amid market uncertainties [9]