限购政策调减：非本市户籍外环内购房，社保或个税年限仅1年 春节假期一过，在全国楼市表现中实力不俗的城市上海，率先打出一套政策优化"组合拳"。 2月25日，上海市住房城乡建设管理委、市房屋管理局、市财政局、市税务局、市公积金管理中心等五 部门联合印发《关于进一步优化调整本市房地产政策的通知》（即"沪七条"，以下简称《通知》），自 2026年2月26日起施行。 《通知》发布后，市场反应强烈。建发房产上海营销负责人通过微信接受《每日经济新闻》记者（以下 简称每经记者）采访时表示："新政后，会有一波购买力的释放和客户购房信心的提振，要抓紧时间让 市场和客户看到我们的产品力和项目优势。" 保利世博天悦营销负责人接受记者采访时表示："项目未来主推4000万元以上的高端住宅，上海重磅落 地的楼市新政，大幅放宽限购条件、降低置业成本，打破非沪籍群体购房壁垒，也打开了置业上海的黄 金窗口。" 58安居客研究院院长张波书面对每经记者表示："此次政策是针对刚需、改善、置换三类真实需求的精 准赋能，政策落地后将直接带动三大需求释放。一是新市民、新人才的外环内首置需求，二是长期在沪 人群的外环内改善增购需求，三是沪籍家庭的置换升级需求 ...

春节假期一过，在全国楼市表现中实力不俗的城市上海，率先打出一套政策优化"组合拳"。 2月25日，上海市住房城乡建设管理委、市房屋管理局、市财政局、市税务局、市公积金管理中心等五 部门联合印发《关于进一步优化调整本市房地产政策的通知》（即"沪七条"，以下简称《通知》），自 2026年2月26日起施行。 《通知》发布后，市场反应强烈。建发房产上海营销负责人通过微信接受《每日经济新闻》记者（以下 简称每经记者）采访时表示："新政后，会有一波购买力的释放和客户购房信心的提振，要抓紧时间让 市场和客户看到我们的产品力和项目优势。" 保利世博天悦营销负责人接受记者采访时表示："项目未来主推4000万元以上的高端住宅，上海重磅落 地的楼市新政，大幅放宽限购条件、降低置业成本，打破非沪籍群体购房壁垒，也打开了置业上海的黄 金窗口。" 58安居客研究院院长张波书面对每经记者表示："此次政策是针对刚需、改善、置换三类真实需求的精 准赋能，政策落地后将直接带动三大需求释放。一是新市民、新人才的外环内首置需求，二是长期在沪 人群的外环内改善增购需求，三是沪籍家庭的置换升级需求。这三类需求均为市场核心合理需求，将有 效激活上海新房、二 ...

Core Insights - The recent policy adjustments in Beijing's real estate market have led to increased market activity, improved transaction volumes, and stabilized prices, significantly boosting market confidence [1][2]. Group 1: New Housing Market - Following the implementation of the new policy, the sales office of a new development reported a more than 60% overall sales rate since its opening last year, with a noticeable increase in visitor numbers [1]. - Developers are increasingly competing on the quality of their offerings, with a trend towards enhancing design and features in new projects, indicating a competitive market environment [1]. Group 2: Second-Hand Housing Market - The second-hand housing market has also shown signs of recovery, with a notable increase in transaction speed, particularly in established communities [2]. - The average transaction price for second-hand homes is concentrated between 2 million and 5 million yuan, with first-time buyers dominating the market [2]. Group 3: Market Trends and Predictions - Data from Zhongyuan Real Estate indicates a 44.6% month-on-month increase in daily new home registrations since the policy announcement, while second-hand home viewings have increased by over 20% [2]. - The price of new homes has stabilized, with a 2.55% month-on-month increase in prices for improved new homes outside the Fifth Ring Road, while the overall decline in new home prices has narrowed to 0.4% [2]. - Analysts predict that the ongoing recovery in the Beijing real estate market will continue, with a focus on differentiated performance based on location and product competitiveness [3].

Core Viewpoint - The Beijing real estate market remains relatively active during the New Year holiday, despite a slowdown in buyer viewing pace due to factors like returning home and travel [1][2] Group 1: Market Activity - Many new housing projects in Beijing chose to remain open during the holiday, with sales offices actively receiving clients [1] - The overall sales situation is satisfactory, with some projects offering limited-time discounts and special price homes to attract previous visitors [1][2] - The number of visits to new projects has increased by over 30% since the introduction of new policies [2] Group 2: Policy Impact - Recent policy changes, including the relaxation of purchase restrictions and a decrease in the value-added tax (VAT) rate, have significantly boosted market activity [1][2] - The new VAT policy states that individuals selling homes purchased for less than two years will pay a 3% VAT, while those selling homes held for two years or more will be exempt from VAT [1] - The market has seen a 20% month-on-month increase in second-hand residential transactions, with 17,181 units signed in December 2025 [2]

Core Viewpoint - Beijing has announced a series of adjustments to its real estate policies aimed at better meeting the housing needs of residents, effective from December 24, 2025 [1][2] Group 1: Housing Purchase Policy Adjustments - The conditions for non-Beijing households to purchase homes have been relaxed, reducing the social security or tax payment duration from 3 years to 2 years for properties within the Fifth Ring Road, and from 2 years to 1 year for properties outside the Fifth Ring Road [1] - Families with two or more children are now allowed to purchase additional properties, with Beijing residents able to buy up to three homes within the Fifth Ring Road, while non-Beijing families with two years of social security or tax payments can buy two homes [1] Group 2: Housing Loan Policy Changes - The minimum down payment for second home purchases using public housing funds has been reduced from 30% to 25% [2] - The pricing mechanism for personal housing loans will no longer differentiate between first and second homes, allowing banks to set rates based on market conditions and individual risk assessments [1] Group 3: Real Estate Development Efficiency - The approval process for real estate development projects has been streamlined, shifting from city-level approval to district-level filing, aimed at enhancing the investment efficiency in the real estate sector [2]

Core Viewpoint - Beijing is implementing measures to stabilize the real estate market in response to the central economic work conference, with new policies effective from December 24, 2025 [1][2]. Group 1: Housing Purchase Policy Adjustments - The policy relaxes housing purchase conditions for non-Beijing residents, reducing the social security or tax payment requirement from 3 years to 2 years for purchasing homes within the Fifth Ring Road, and from 2 years to 1 year for homes outside the Fifth Ring Road [1]. - Families with two or more children are allowed to purchase additional homes, with Beijing residents permitted to buy up to three homes within the Fifth Ring Road, while non-Beijing families with two years of social security or tax payments can buy two homes [1]. Group 2: Housing Credit Policy Enhancements - The new policy optimizes personal housing credit policies, allowing banks to set mortgage rates without differentiating between first and second homes, based on market conditions and individual risk assessments [1]. - The minimum down payment for second home purchases using public housing funds is reduced from 30% to 25% [2]. Group 3: Real Estate Development Process Improvements - The policy aims to enhance the business environment and improve investment efficiency in real estate by changing the project approval process from city-level to district-level registration [2].

Core Viewpoint - Beijing is implementing measures to stabilize the real estate market in response to the central economic work conference, with new policies effective from December 24, 2025 [1][2]. Group 1: Housing Purchase Policy Adjustments - The policy relaxes housing purchase conditions for non-Beijing residents, reducing the social security or tax payment requirement from 3 years to 2 years for purchasing homes within the Fifth Ring Road, and from 2 years to 1 year for homes outside the Fifth Ring Road [1]. - Families with two or more children are allowed to purchase additional homes, with Beijing residents permitted to buy up to 3 homes within the Fifth Ring Road, while non-Beijing families with 2 years of social security or tax payments can buy 2 homes [1]. Group 2: Housing Loan Policy Adjustments - The minimum down payment for second home purchases using public housing funds is reduced from 30% to 25% [2]. - The personal housing loan interest rate policy is adjusted, with banks no longer differentiating between first and second home loans in their pricing mechanisms [1]. Group 3: Real Estate Development Efficiency - The approval process for real estate development projects is streamlined, shifting from city-level approval to district-level filing, aimed at improving the business environment and investment efficiency [2].

Core Insights - The Shenzhen real estate market has shown significant growth in both new and second-hand housing transactions in 2025, with total transactions reaching 111,519 units from January to November, marking a 12% year-on-year increase and the highest level in five years [1][3] Group 1: Market Performance - New housing transactions in November reached 3,624 units, representing an 8.1% month-on-month increase, while second-hand housing transactions exceeded 5,000 units, indicating a steady recovery in market confidence and activity [1][3] - The continuous increase in transaction volume for second-hand homes has been observed for nine consecutive months, with November's volume rising to 5,762 units, suggesting a stabilization phase for the market [5] Group 2: Factors Influencing Market Growth - The increase in transaction volume is attributed to a combination of policy support, urban development benefits, and seasonal market dynamics. Recent policy adjustments, such as the relaxation of purchase restrictions, have lowered entry barriers for buyers [3] - The announcement of the 2026 APEC conference to be held in Shenzhen has boosted market confidence regarding the city's development potential and core asset values, particularly in high-demand areas like Shenzhen Bay and Houhai [3] - The traditional peak season for property transactions at the end of the year has also contributed to the uptick in activity, as buyers aim to finalize purchases before the year-end and developers offer incentives to boost sales [3] Group 3: Market Segmentation - The transaction volume is heavily concentrated in core districts such as Longgang, Futian, and Nanshan, which account for 92.3% of total transactions, while peripheral areas face pressure [7] - There is a notable demand pattern emerging, characterized by strong interest in both entry-level and luxury properties, with the Longgang Central City area leading in transaction volume for affordable housing, while high-end segments in Nanshan also show robust performance [7]

Core Viewpoint - Recent policies across various regions in China aim to stabilize the real estate market by addressing both supply and demand sides [1] Demand Side Summary - Optimization of housing provident fund policies is a key focus for many local real estate policies, with initiatives such as allowing fund withdrawals for property management fees and easing conditions for purchasing existing homes [2] - For instance, the Housing Provident Fund Management Committee in Taizhou announced that from 2025, contributors can withdraw funds to pay property management fees for their own homes [2] - Experts suggest that these measures lower the barriers to home buying and enhance buyers' payment capabilities, thereby stimulating market activity and improving supply-demand dynamics [2] Supply Side Summary - Local governments are actively promoting the acquisition of existing residential properties for use as affordable housing [3] - Hangzhou's Anju Group has initiated a public solicitation for suitable properties to increase acquisition efforts, with a focus on market-oriented and legal principles [3] - The acquisition of existing homes for affordable housing is expected to help reduce excess inventory in the market and stabilize new home prices [4] Market Dynamics and Future Outlook - The ongoing acquisition of existing homes is characterized by market-driven pricing, diverse uses, and refined standards, with purchase prices typically 30% to 50% lower than market rates [4] - As of now, Jingmen City has acquired 651 units for affordable housing, with additional properties being repurposed for market rental housing [4] - Experts predict that with the relaxation of housing provident fund policies and the implementation of affordable housing initiatives, the real estate market may establish a "market bottom" by the end of 2025, with a stable transaction environment in core cities and moderate inventory reduction in lower-tier cities [4][5] Policy Recommendations - Experts recommend further optimization of existing policies, such as allowing provident fund withdrawals for second-hand home purchases and expanding the variety of housing options available under housing vouchers [5] - There is a call for local governments to enhance the coverage of favorable policies to continuously tap into market demand [5]

Core Insights - The real estate market in Shanghai experienced a mixed performance during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, with new housing projects seeing increased visitor numbers and sales, while the second-hand housing market remained sluggish [2][9][12]. New Housing Market - During the holiday period from October 1 to October 8, several new housing projects launched promotional activities, leading to a notable increase in customer visits and sales [4][12]. - Poly Developments reported over 4,000 customer visits and a sales volume of 1.28 billion yuan across 11 projects during the holiday [4]. - The "Zhaoshang Shidai Chaopai" project successfully sold 16 units despite a lower than usual visitor count, averaging over 40 groups of customers daily [4][5]. Second-Hand Housing Market - The second-hand housing market in Shanghai saw a significant decline, with only 780 transactions recorded during the holiday, a drop of over 63% compared to the same period in 2024 [9][10]. - The average daily transaction volume was only 111 units, indicating a continued cautious sentiment among buyers [9][10]. - Year-to-date data shows that the second-hand housing market remains resilient, with a total of 191,000 transactions from January to September, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 17.6% [9][12]. Market Trends and Outlook - The new housing market is expected to maintain a cautious optimism for the fourth quarter, driven by the recent policy changes and an increase in new project supply [12][14]. - The "Hushi Liu Tiao" policy introduced in August has positively impacted the market, leading to a significant increase in new housing transactions in September [12][14]. - Analysts suggest that while the second-hand market is currently weak, the overall market is in a phase of stabilization, with expectations for potential interest rate cuts in the near future [14][15].