Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The real estate market in July experienced a seasonal decline, with transaction volumes in 30 key cities decreasing by 28% month-on-month and 19% year-on-year [1][6] - First-tier cities saw a month-on-month decline of 35% and a year-on-year decline of 28%, although cumulative transactions over the previous months maintained a positive growth of approximately 7% [1][6] - Second and third-tier cities also faced declines, with 26 cities experiencing a month-on-month drop of 27% and a year-on-year drop of 17% [1][7] - Market sentiment remains cautious, with insufficient new supply and high temperatures reducing buyer enthusiasm [1][8] Sales Performance of Top Real Estate Companies - In July, the sales figures for the top 100 real estate companies dropped nearly 26% year-on-year and close to 39% month-on-month [2] - Cumulatively, from January to July, the decline was approximately 12.7%, widening by about two percentage points compared to the previous month [2] - The top 10 companies experienced a significant decline, with a cumulative year-on-year drop of 14.2% and a month-on-month drop of 16% [2] New and Second-Hand Housing Market - The new housing supply was less than 7 million square meters in July, down 11% year-on-year and 20% month-on-month [3] - The second-hand housing market also showed signs of adjustment, with transaction volumes in 30 key cities decreasing by 6% month-on-month and 5% year-on-year [14] - Despite the declines, the cumulative year-on-year growth for the first seven months was 10% [3][14] Supply and Demand Dynamics - First-tier cities saw a supply decrease of 15% month-on-month and 3% year-on-year in July, with Beijing and Guangzhou experiencing significant drops [5] - In contrast, some second and third-tier cities showed signs of stabilization or temporary supply increases [5] - Overall, the supply in second and third-tier cities decreased by 21% month-on-month and 13% year-on-year [5] Market Sentiment and Pricing Strategies - The current market sentiment is characterized by a strong wait-and-see attitude, significantly impacting real estate transactions [8] - Some projects are adopting price reduction strategies to improve sales, with overall opening sales rates remaining below 30%, marking a low for the year [9] - New regulatory products have provided support to the market, increasing transaction volumes and stabilizing prices [12] Long-Term Market Trends - The long-term trend indicates that the real estate market has stabilized since September of the previous year, although it requires time to build a solid foundation [10] - The market is currently experiencing a price-for-volume trend, particularly among older inventory projects [11] Future Market Expectations - The real estate market is expected to continue low-level fluctuations in August, with cumulative year-on-year declines potentially reaching around 5% [18] - The lack of favorable policy support may lead to bottlenecks in transaction volumes during the off-season [18][19] Land Market Insights - The land market is anticipated to show localized recovery in heat, with core areas and quality plots seeing rising prices [20] - However, this heat has not yet translated into improved sales performance, as the market remains in a bottoming process [20] Conclusion - The real estate market is currently facing challenges with declining sales and cautious sentiment, but there are signs of stabilization and potential recovery in specific segments and regions. The focus on pricing strategies and new regulatory products may provide some support moving forward.

Core Viewpoint - The recent housing price data from the National Bureau of Statistics indicates a significant downturn in the real estate market of first-tier cities in China, raising doubts about the effectiveness of policy stimuli aimed at stabilizing the market [1][11]. Group 1: Housing Price Trends - In May, the new housing prices in Beijing and Shenzhen decreased by 0.4%, while Guangzhou saw a decline of 0.8%, indicating a downward trend in the new housing market [4]. - Year-on-year comparisons show that new housing prices in Beijing, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou fell by 4.3%, 2.6%, and 5.8% respectively, suggesting that the first-tier cities are still in a downward trajectory [4]. - The second-hand housing market is even more concerning, with Guangzhou experiencing a significant drop of 6.6% year-on-year, while Beijing's decline remained under 1% [5]. Group 2: Shanghai's Unique Position - Shanghai's new housing prices increased by 0.7% month-on-month and 5.9% year-on-year, making it an outlier among first-tier cities where most are experiencing price declines [6]. - Despite Shanghai's resilience in new housing prices, its second-hand housing market showed a month-on-month decline of 0.7%, indicating a potential weakening of upward momentum [8]. Group 3: Policy Stimuli and Market Response - Recent government discussions emphasize the need for stronger measures to stabilize the real estate market, with proposals to lift restrictions on housing purchases in cities like Beijing and Shanghai [11][16]. - The effectiveness of these policies may be limited, as the overall market confidence remains low, particularly in cities like Guangzhou, which struggles to attract new buyers [15][16]. - Suggested measures include relaxing purchase restrictions in major cities and utilizing special bonds to buy back existing housing stock to alleviate inventory pressures [16].