Core Insights - The real estate market in Shanghai is experiencing a "small spring" in 2023, with several major developers maintaining strong sales performance despite a year-on-year decline in overall sales [1][2] - The top 100 real estate companies in China reported a total sales amount of 11198.6 billion yuan in the first four months of 2023, reflecting a 10.2% year-on-year decrease [1][2] - The market is showing signs of differentiation, with core cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen expected to see continued demand based on high-end residential supply [3][4] Sales Performance - Poly Developments led the sales with a total of 876 billion yuan in the first four months, followed by Greentown China and China Resources Land with 710.2 billion yuan and 685 billion yuan respectively [2] - The average sales amount for the top 10 real estate companies was 542.3 billion yuan, down 9.9% year-on-year, while the second tier (ranked 11-30) saw a 12.5% decline [2] Market Dynamics - The number of companies in various sales tiers has changed, with a decrease in the number of companies in the 100 billion yuan and 50-100 billion yuan categories, while the number of companies below 30 billion yuan has increased [2] - The market is characterized by a cautious approach from developers, focusing on high-quality projects rather than just sales volume, indicating a shift towards improving profit margins [3] Future Outlook - The core cities are expected to continue their recovery, driven by favorable policies and an increase in quality project supply, although market differentiation will persist [4] - The recent "May Day" holiday saw increased interest in property viewings, with several projects experiencing high foot traffic and limited capacity at sales offices [5][6]