Investment Rating - The report maintains a recommendation for the real estate sector, indicating a cautious outlook due to ongoing challenges in the market [2] Core Insights - The real estate index increased by 0.6% in the ninth week of 2026, ranking 24th among 31 primary industry sectors [9][11] - New home sales in 20 monitored cities decreased by 44% year-on-year, while second-hand home sales in 11 cities also saw a significant decline of 48% year-on-year [21][26] - The report highlights various local government policies aimed at stimulating the real estate market, including adjustments to housing purchase restrictions and increased loan limits for first-time buyers [14][18] Summary by Sections Industry Basic Data - The real estate sector comprises 107 listed companies with a total market capitalization of approximately 1,243.4 billion yuan and a circulating market value of about 1,191.5 billion yuan [2] Policy News - Shanghai has implemented new policies to relax housing purchase restrictions for non-local residents, including reduced social insurance or tax payment requirements [14][17] - In Huai'an, measures include subsidies for new home purchases and support for families with multiple children [16][19] Sales Performance - In the ninth week, the average daily transaction area for new homes in 20 cities was 19.1 million square meters, with total sales reaching 134 million square meters, reflecting a 1013% increase week-on-week but a 44% decrease year-on-year [21][23] - For second-hand homes, the average daily transaction area was 17.7 million square meters, with total sales of 124 million square meters, showing an 8547% increase week-on-week but a 48% decrease year-on-year [26][27] Investment Strategy - The report suggests focusing on three areas to find alpha in the real estate market: precision in land acquisition for developers, investment in leading shopping centers, and monitoring leading real estate agencies for efficiency improvements [6][21]