Core Viewpoint - The property management industry is entering a critical phase of value reconstruction and service upgrade, driven by homeowners' increasing awareness and demands for transparency, standardization, and reasonable pricing in property services [1][7]. Group 1: New Property Management Models - Guangzhou is experimenting with a trust-based property service model to enhance transparency in property fee management and avoid conflicts arising from mismatched service quality and pricing [2][5]. - The trust model allows homeowners to collectively own property fees and public revenues, with all funds managed in a designated trust account, ensuring financial transparency and accountability [2][3]. - Vanke Property has introduced an "elastic pricing" model, allowing homeowners to select services based on their needs, thus addressing the demand for personalized and transparent service options [3][4]. Group 2: Industry Challenges and Responses - The property management industry faces challenges such as increasing difficulty in fee collection and rising homeowner sensitivity to service quality, leading to a need for innovative solutions [5][6]. - The traditional property service model, often dictated by developers, has resulted in a disconnect between service standards and homeowner expectations, prompting a shift towards more responsive management practices [7][8]. - Homeowners are increasingly demanding quality services that match the fees they pay, with a notable rise in disputes related to service quality, indicating a shift in homeowner expectations towards higher service standards [7][8]. Group 3: Future Directions - The industry is exploring various models, including "area-based collective operations" and "smart management systems," to enhance operational efficiency and service quality [5][8]. - Achieving a balance between service quality and pricing is seen as crucial for the industry's future, with emphasis on transparency, cost optimization, and collaborative governance among stakeholders [8].