Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the real estate industry [4][6] Core Views - The report emphasizes that the current policy environment is being driven by fundamental pressures, suggesting that the policy response may exceed those seen in 2008 and 2014 [4] - Real estate is viewed as an early-cycle indicator, serving as a barometer for economic trends [4] - The competitive landscape within the industry is improving, with leading state-owned enterprises and select mixed-ownership and private firms performing well in land acquisition and sales [4] - The report continues to favor investment in first-tier cities, two-thirds of second-tier cities, and a very limited number of third-tier cities, which has been validated by recent sales performance [4] - Supply-side policies, including land storage and the management of idle land, are highlighted as critical areas to monitor, with first and second-tier cities expected to benefit more [4] Summary by Sections National Housing Price Trends - In August, new home prices in 70 cities decreased by 0.3% month-on-month and 3.0% year-on-year, with first, second, and third-tier cities showing respective month-on-month changes of -0.1%, -0.3%, and -0.4% [11] - The second-hand housing market also saw a decline, with prices dropping 0.6% month-on-month and 5.5% year-on-year [11] - Notably, first-tier cities have experienced greater month-on-month declines since May, indicating a recent trend of correction in core urban areas [11] Market Review - The Shenwan Real Estate Index increased by 0.7% this week, outperforming the CSI 300 Index by 1.16 percentage points, ranking 9th among 31 Shenwan primary industries [14] - New home transaction volume in 30 cities reached 1.541 million square meters, up 12.9% week-on-week and 16.2% year-on-year [2] - The total transaction volume for new homes in the first 38 weeks of the year is 70.116 million square meters, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 2.0% [2] Second-Hand Housing Market - In the same week, 14 sample cities recorded a total second-hand housing transaction area of 1.953 million square meters, marking a 0.7% increase week-on-week and a 55.0% increase year-on-year [3] - Year-to-date, the cumulative transaction area for second-hand homes is 76.157 million square meters, showing a year-on-year growth of 17.4% [3] Credit Bond Issuance - During the week of September 15-21, nine credit bonds were issued by real estate companies, totaling 8.020 billion yuan, which is a 14.1 billion yuan increase from the previous week [3]

Group 1: Industrial Production - China's industrial production remains stable, with daily average pig iron output and steel plate production increasing week-on-week[1] - The operating rate of oil asphalt and some chemical products has improved, while cement clinker capacity utilization has slightly adjusted[1] - Polyester weaving and automotive tire production rates have rebounded, indicating a recovery in downstream industries[1] Group 2: Real Estate - New home sales in 30 major cities decreased by 8.9% year-on-year, but the decline rate improved by 6.2 percentage points compared to the previous week[1] - Year-to-date, new home sales have dropped by 14.2%, a 5.0 percentage point improvement from the previous month[1] - The index for second-hand home listing prices fell by 0.42% week-on-week as of August 4[1] Group 3: Domestic Demand - Movie box office revenue averaged 206.74 million yuan per day, showing a year-on-year increase of 46.2%[1] - Domestic flight operations increased by 1.6% year-on-year, with the Baidu migration index rising by 17.7%[1] - Retail sales of major home appliances grew by 10.5% year-on-year as of August 1[1] Group 4: External Demand - Port cargo throughput increased by 6.8% year-on-year, while container throughput rose by 4.1%[1] - South Korea's export value decreased by 4.3% year-on-year, a decline of 10.2 percentage points from July[1] - The Chinese export container freight index fell by 0.6% week-on-week, indicating a downward adjustment in shipping rates[1] Group 5: Price Trends - The South China industrial product index rose by 0.4%, while the black raw material index remained stable[1] - Rebar futures prices dropped by 0.8%, and spot prices fell by 0.3%[1] - Coking coal futures prices increased by 0.2%, but spot prices in Shanxi decreased by 0.6%[1]

Core Viewpoint - The real estate market in August shows a steady decline in supply from developers, with significant constraints on new housing supply due to land availability, leading to a low overall supply level for the year [1][2]. Supply Overview - In August, 28 key cities are expected to see a new residential supply of 4.76 million square meters, representing a month-on-month decrease of 26% and a year-on-year decline of 38%, marking the second-lowest supply level of the year [1]. - The cumulative year-on-year supply for the first eight months of 2025 has decreased by 17% [1]. - First-tier cities are under pressure, with only Guangzhou showing growth, while over 60% of second-tier cities experienced declines [1][2]. City-Level Analysis - First-tier cities are expected to supply only 740,000 square meters in August, down 45% month-on-month and 53% year-on-year, with Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen all experiencing significant declines [2]. - Guangzhou is the only first-tier city with a month-on-month increase of 13%, with its cumulative year-on-year decline narrowing to 5% [2]. - In second-tier cities, the expected supply is 3.55 million square meters, down 24% month-on-month and 36% year-on-year, with 12 out of 19 cities experiencing declines [2]. Third and Fourth Tier Cities - The supply in third and fourth-tier cities remains low, with an expected new supply of 480,000 square meters in August, reflecting a 9% month-on-month increase but a 4% year-on-year decrease [3]. - Wuxi is noted for a significant increase in supply, while other cities like Changzhou and Quanzhou show substantial declines [3]. Supply Structure - The supply structure in key cities is characterized by 30% for basic needs, 51% for improvements, and 19% for high-end products, indicating a shift towards improvement demand [5]. - Over 70% of cities focus on main urban areas for supply, with a notable increase in high-end product ratios in cities like Jinan [5][8]. Future Expectations - The overall new housing transaction volume is expected to remain low, with potential for a narrowing year-on-year decline of within 5% due to a low base from the previous year [11]. - The market may see a divergence in performance among cities, with some second-tier cities like Tianjin and Suzhou potentially experiencing a phase of recovery [11]. - The second-hand housing market is anticipated to slow down, primarily attracting price-sensitive buyers due to the enhanced competitiveness of new housing products [11].

Core Viewpoint - In August, new home transaction expectations remained stable at low levels due to supply constraints, with cities like Hangzhou, Tianjin, and Changsha showing slight increases [1][14]. Supply Overview - In August, supply in 28 key cities dropped by 40% year-on-year, returning to the second-lowest level of the year, with all first-tier cities under pressure except Guangzhou, which saw a 13% increase [4][5][7]. - The overall supply volume was the second-lowest of the year, with a total of 4.76 million square meters expected to be supplied, a 26% decrease month-on-month and a 38% decrease year-on-year [5][7]. - First-tier cities saw a significant decline in supply, with Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen experiencing over 90% drops in some cases, while Guangzhou was the only city to show growth [7][8]. Supply Structure - The supply structure in key cities is primarily focused on improvement needs, with 30% for basic needs, 51% for improvement, and 19% for high-end products [8][11]. - Over 70% of cities have their main supply concentrated in urban areas, with cities like Jinan and Wuxi showing a significant increase in high-end product supply [8][11]. Market Predictions - New home transaction volumes are expected to continue fluctuating at low levels, with a potential narrowing of year-on-year declines to within 5% due to a low base from the previous year [14][15]. - The differentiation between cities and projects is expected to intensify, with first-tier cities like Beijing and Shanghai likely to see a temporary decline in transactions due to a shortage of quality supply [15][17]. - Some second-tier cities, such as Tianjin, Suzhou, and Changsha, may experience a phase of recovery, particularly with the introduction of new residential products [15][17]. Transaction Expectations - Expected transaction changes for August indicate a mixed outlook, with Beijing and Shanghai likely to see declines, while cities like Guangzhou and Nanning may experience slight increases [17].