Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive investment outlook for the real estate sector, particularly in land transactions, with an average premium rate reaching a three-year high of 22.9% [4][6]. Core Insights - The land supply for the week increased by 24% to 3 million square meters, while transaction volume decreased by 38% to 1.71 million square meters, influenced by pre-holiday land supply rhythms [4][6]. - Major cities like Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Chengdu saw multiple high-premium land parcels auctioned, with a notable average floor price increase of 152% to 17,500 yuan per square meter [6][8]. - The report highlights significant land auction results, including a Shanghai plot sold for 8.964 billion yuan with a premium rate of 38.2%, marking the third-highest nominal floor price in the country [7][14]. Supply Summary - The total land supply for the week was 3 million square meters, with a 24% increase, primarily driven by second-tier cities, which saw a 27% rise in supply [4][5]. - The average plot ratio for residential land was 2.11, with several cities like Suzhou, Changchun, and Xi'an reporting ratios below 2.0 [4]. Transaction Summary - Total transaction area was 1.71 million square meters, down 38% from the previous week, but the total transaction value increased by 57% to 29.9 billion yuan [6][8]. - The report notes that the average floor price in key cities reached 17,500 yuan per square meter, reflecting a significant increase in land value [6][14]. Key Land Auction Results - In Shanghai, a residential plot in Hongkou district was sold for 8.964 billion yuan with a floor price of 117,474 yuan per square meter and a premium of 38% [7][14]. - In Hangzhou, a plot in Chengdong New City was auctioned for 1.08 billion yuan with a premium of 54%, setting a new record for the area [8][14].