Group 1 - Developers are selling new properties at lower prices, leading to decent sales performance and capturing some market purchasing power [1] - The number of secondary transactions in Hong Kong's top 20 major housing estates decreased to 37 transactions from 49 the previous week, representing a decline of approximately 24.5% [1] - In the New Territories, six key estates recorded 13 transactions, down about 27.8% from 18 transactions the previous week [1] Group 2 - The number of transactions in the Kowloon area decreased to 15 from 19, a reduction of about 21.1% [2] - Seven estates recorded zero transactions last week, an increase of two estates from the previous week, raising the proportion of zero transaction estates to 35% among the top 20 estates [2] - Notably, some estates like Liyuan City saw a significant increase in transactions, recording five transactions compared to just one the previous week, marking a fourfold increase [2]

Group 1 - The core point of the article is the successful acquisition of the Pear Garden 6007 land plot in Tongzhou District, Beijing, by China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) for 775.52 million yuan, with a premium rate of 21.94% after 215 rounds of bidding [1][6] - The Pear Garden 6007 plot is a small-sized residential land with a total area of approximately 12,700 square meters and a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.7, which is lower than the adjacent project, providing flexibility for future design and planning [4][8] - The competitive bidding involved four major real estate companies: CRCC, China Merchants Shekou, China Energy Construction, and Kangrun, indicating strong interest in the land despite its smaller size [1][6] Group 2 - The adjacent project, China Merchants Yun Jing Lan Yue, launched in early March 2023, achieved a high sales rate of 90.43% with an average transaction price of 58,873 yuan per square meter, reflecting strong market demand in the area [4][5][8] - CRCC's last land acquisition in Beijing was in May 2022, indicating a strategic return to the market after nearly three years, which may help the company mitigate risks associated with land investments [1][7] - The overall market in the Pear Garden area is characterized by a solid demand foundation for first-time and upgrading homebuyers, suggesting a favorable environment for new developments [8]