Core Viewpoint - Recent claims about Li Ka-shing predicting five major changes in the real estate market by 2026 are confirmed to be false, as no such predictions have been made by him [1][14]. Group 1: Expected Changes in Real Estate Market by 2026 - Change 1: Significant differentiation in housing price trends is anticipated, with second and third-tier cities experiencing a slowdown in price declines, while first-tier cities may see price corrections to align with local income levels [5][11]. - Change 2: An increasing number of cities are expected to eliminate shared area calculations in property sales, allowing buyers to pay based on usable area, thereby reducing overall housing costs [7][12]. - Change 3: The market is likely to shift from pre-sale (off-plan) properties to completed (on-site) sales, enhancing buyer confidence and reducing the risk of unfinished projects [9][11]. - Change 4: A significant restructuring of the real estate sector is expected, with smaller firms facing liquidity issues likely to be acquired by larger companies, particularly those with state-owned backgrounds [11][12]. - Change 5: The pace of affordable housing projects is projected to accelerate, with a target of 600,000 units over five years, which will lower living costs for low-income families and exert downward pressure on market prices [14].