Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of adhering to the "5 don't choose" principles when buying a house to avoid potential regrets and ensure a satisfactory living experience. Group 1: Location - Do not choose properties in remote locations as they may offer lower prices but significantly reduce convenience for commuting, schooling, and healthcare access [1] Group 2: Property Management - Do not choose properties with unreliable property management, as poor management can lead to issues such as frequent power and water outages, affecting the quality of life and property value [3] Group 3: House Layout - Do not choose houses with awkward layouts, as they can lead to discomfort and difficulties in daily living, such as noise from busy roads or poor ventilation in kitchens [5][6] Group 4: Construction Quality - Do not choose properties with quality issues, as substandard construction can result in significant repair costs and safety hazards over time [8] Group 5: Development Potential - Do not choose properties without development potential, as locations near transportation, schools, and commercial centers may have higher future appreciation, while areas lacking such potential should be avoided regardless of current low prices [10]

Good morning, Carl. Existing home sales in May rose very slightly, up 0.8% from April to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 4.03% million units. According to the realtors, the street was looking for a slight decline.Sales were 0.7% lower than May of last year. That is the slowest pace since 2009 for May. Now, this count is based on closing, so contracts likely signed in March and April.The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage was steady in March, but then shot higher over 7% in April. The increa ...

墨尔本市场全面复苏 Domain报道称，悉尼房价中位数有望在下一财年突破180万澳元大关，而 墨尔本房价或将达到111.2万澳元。 此外，布里斯班的房价中位数预计将接近110万澳元，珀斯也有望进入房价百万俱乐部。 "即便按照今天的价格，大多次首次购房者也无法负担悉尼的独栋屋，公寓可能是他们唯一的选择。" | Capital City | FY25 | FY26 | FY25 | FY26 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Sydney | 3% | 6% | $835,819 | $888,822 | | Melbourne | -3% | 5% | $555,522 | $584,400 | | Brisbane | 12% | 5% | $670,798 | $701,490 | | Adelaide | 10% | 3% | $568,000 | $586,366 | | Canberra | -13% | 3% | $531,784 | $546,265 | | Perth | 12% | 6% | $519,551 | $552,487 | | Combined ...

购房，这看似简单的两个字，背后却隐藏着无数中国家庭的期许与无奈。结婚、落户、子女教育，这三 座大山压得许多人喘不过气，迫使他们将买房视为人生必经之路。 单身男性难觅佳偶？外来人口渴望 融入城市？孩子能否进入理想学府？这些问题都将购房推向了无可替代的地位。因此，即使付出巨大代 价，许多国人也只能无奈地踏上买房征程。 这漫长的购房路，充满了挑战。首付掏空积蓄，数十年房贷压弯了脊梁。即便如此，人们对房子的地 段、户型、楼层仍然挑剔不已。 迷信说法甚嚣尘上，许多人唯恐避之不及"4楼"、"14楼"、"18楼"，将 这些楼层与不吉利联系起来，认为"4"谐音"死"，"14"谐音"要死"，"18"寓意"十八层地狱"。 然而，这 种说法缺乏科学依据。 "4"在音乐中代表"发"，而实际居住在这些楼层的居民也并未遭遇特别不幸。 这 些所谓的忌讳，更多的是人们心理作用的体现。 然而，并非所有楼层都值得选择。有些楼层因其客观存在的缺陷，确实不适合购房。以下三类楼层，务 必谨慎考虑： 首先，底层住宅并非人人适宜。虽然底层住宅通常价格相对低廉，方便老人出行，部分开发商还赠送小 花园，但其缺点同样明显。采光不足导致室内昏暗潮湿，需要频繁开灯 ...

朋友@小陈去年终于买到了理想中的房子，自从搬进新居，每次见面，朋友言语间总流露出一种"选对了"的满足感。他说："自从住进这个楼层，感觉做什 么都顺了一些。" 这不是玄学。好的居住体验，确实能滋养人的心境与状态，进而微妙地影响生活的走向。 在房产领域多年，观察过无数家庭的选择轨迹后，我发现：那些深谙生活本质、追求品质的"有钱人"，在楼层选择上，往往有着同样的智慧共识。 他们深知，真正左右楼层选择的，是实实在在的居住价值、生活便利性、环境舒适度以及长远的资产潜力。 而有些楼层之所以被称为"十户九富"，其实也纯粹是多年经验的总结。 买房不仅看地段、配套，楼层选择也特别重要。 01、带院子的一楼： 一层带私家花园的户型，在精英圈层中始终散发着不可替代的魅力。 更重要的是，在大露台上做任何事，都不用担心被邻居投诉，因为下面还是自己家。而且大露台可以让我们有更多自由发挥的空间。 03、"凤凰层" 所谓的"凤凰层"其实就是次顶层，它可是公认的"黄金楼层"。因为它完美规避了顶层的潜在困扰，却几乎继承了顶层的所有核心优势。 不仅视野开阔无遮挡，又远离了地面的喧嚣，几乎没有噪音污染；也没有顶层渗漏的担忧， 而且相比顶层一到夏天就 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the launch of the public voting phase for the "Top Ten Works" in the 2025 semi-annual evaluation of Chinese real estate products, emphasizing the importance of product quality in the housing market [1][2][10]. Group 1: Voting Process - The public voting for the top ten projects will take place from June 17 to June 23, with expert evaluations occurring on June 17-18 [2][12]. - Each participant can vote once per category, selecting up to ten projects, with the final vote count being the cumulative total of valid votes [13]. Group 2: Evaluation Framework - The evaluation process includes expert reviews, public voting, and assessment models, culminating in the announcement of the "Top Ten High-end/Luxury/Quality Works" and the "China Good House Comprehensive Award/Individual Award" by the end of June [11][12]. - The initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance product quality in the real estate sector, addressing housing pain points and improving residential product standards [10]. Group 3: Project Showcase - The shortlisted projects will be showcased online to provide detailed information about each entry, facilitating informed voting by the public [8]. - The article highlights various projects from different developers, showcasing their architectural styles and product types, such as modern high-rise and low-density residential buildings [14][16][18][20][22].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the initiation of the public voting phase for the "Top Ten Works" in the 2025 semi-annual evaluation of Chinese real estate products, emphasizing the importance of product quality in the housing sector [1][2][10]. Group 1: Voting Process - The public voting for the top ten projects will take place from June 17 to June 23, with expert evaluations occurring on June 17-18 [2][12]. - Each participant can vote once per category, selecting up to ten projects, with the final vote count being the cumulative total of valid votes [13]. Group 2: Evaluation Framework - The evaluation process includes expert reviews, public voting, and assessment models, culminating in the announcement of the "Top Ten High-end/Luxury/Quality Works" and the "China Good House Comprehensive Award/Individual Award" by the end of June [11][12]. - The "Good House" initiative encourages real estate companies to enhance product quality and address housing pain points, with the "Product Power 100" evaluation being conducted annually since 2018 [10]. Group 3: Featured Projects - Various projects have been highlighted, including: - Shanghai Poly Haishangyin, a modern low-rise residential project [14]. - Guangzhou Fuxiangyuan, featuring modern and elegant architectural styles [24]. - Chengdu招商锦城序, showcasing unique regional characteristics and multiple courtyard spaces [52]. - The projects represent a mix of high-rise and low-rise residential types, with modern architectural styles being predominant across the board [16][20][30].

Core Insights - The article discusses the rising popularity of old residential buildings' top floors among young buyers, highlighting five key reasons for this trend. Group 1: Price Advantage - The price of top-floor units in old residential areas is significantly lower than that of new buildings, often by several thousand yuan per square meter, making it an attractive option for young buyers with limited budgets [3]. Group 2: Location Advantage - Old residential buildings are typically located in city centers with well-developed amenities such as schools, hospitals, supermarkets, and public transport, making them more appealing than new developments in suburban areas [6]. Group 3: Unique Living Experience - The top floors offer unique advantages, including spacious terraces for personal use, excellent lighting and ventilation, and a quieter living environment, which aligns with modern health-conscious lifestyles [5]. Group 4: Potential for Urban Renewal - Many cities are actively promoting the renovation of old residential areas, including the installation of elevators, which enhances living comfort and increases property value, making top-floor purchases a bet on future appreciation [5]. Group 5: Speculative Investment - Some young buyers view purchasing top-floor units as a high-risk, high-reward investment, hoping for substantial compensation in case of future demolition projects, with potential returns significantly exceeding initial investments [8].

在澳洲，购买首套房仍是人们的强烈愿望，但进入房地产市场的途径在不断演变。 一些首次购房者更倾向于建造新房，而另一些人则偏爱现房。 据RealEstate网站报道，有些人选择购买首套房用于投资而非自住。 许多人依 靠"父母银行"来帮助支付首付，另一些人则利用"首套房保障计划"（First Home Guarantee）等 政府援助项目来踏上购房阶梯。 NAB最新住宅物业调查了今年第一季度首次购房者活动。 调查显示，新房市场的首 次购房者活动（占总销量的34.2%）略高于现房市场（占总销量的32.8%）。 新房可能更受青睐，因为首套房业主补贴仅适用于新房。此外，"房屋与土地套 餐"对首次购房者具有 吸引力，因为它们通常位于城市边缘更实惠区。 在各州中，新房在西澳最受欢迎。今年第一季度，近一半（47.6%）的新房销售对 象是首次购房者，而 现房销售的这一比例为32.2%， 在新州、昆州和南澳，新房也比现房更受欢迎，但差距比西澳小得多。 维州的情况 则相反，首次购房者对现房更感兴趣。 今年第一季度，维州约37.6%的现房销售对 象是首次购房者，而新房市场的这一比例为23.8%。 （图片来源：RealEstate） （ ...

Core Insights - The concept of "good housing" has been officially included in the government work report for the first time during this year's national two sessions, with the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development releasing the "Residential Project Specifications" to establish a foundational framework for "good housing" [1] - The "fourth generation housing" (referred to as "fourth generation residences") is emerging as a new trend in the Ningbo real estate market, with four plots of land designated for "high-quality residential area pilot" standards already successfully auctioned [1][9] - The introduction of "fourth generation residences" aims to redefine traditional housing limitations, particularly through the innovative design of sky gardens, which raises questions about maintenance costs and privacy concerns [2][5] Group 1: "Fourth Generation Residences" Features - The most notable feature of "fourth generation residences" is the sky garden, which has sparked significant discussion regarding its benefits and drawbacks [2] - The design allows for a high usable area ratio, potentially reaching 100% to 120% due to new regulations, which do not count the sky garden area towards building area or volume [3] - The design aims to enhance living experiences by breaking traditional spatial limitations and creating richer living scenarios [3] Group 2: Challenges and Considerations - The sky garden design raises concerns about privacy and natural light, as open balcony designs may compromise these aspects [5] - Coastal weather conditions, such as typhoons, pose challenges for the maintenance and protection of the sky gardens, leading to potential long-term costs and complexities [5] - Developers need to carefully balance these challenges during the design phase to ensure the viability of the "fourth generation residences" [5] Group 3: Comprehensive Standards for "Good Housing" - The construction of "good housing" is a systematic project, with Ningbo's "High-Quality Residential Design Requirements" outlining comprehensive standards, including minimum ceiling heights and the use of green building materials [6] - The standards mandate a minimum ceiling height of 3.1 meters, the installation of smart home systems, and a green material usage rate of over 70% [6] - These rigorous standards are intended to embed the essence of "good housing" into the planning and design of residential projects [6] Group 4: Market Response and Future Prospects - Although pure "fourth generation residence" projects have not yet entered the market, previous projects inspired by this concept have received positive feedback [9] - Key pilot plots include the Ningbo Real Estate Minghu Project, which has a total area of 320,439 m² and a floor price of 12,157 yuan/m², with a successful bid of 3.896 billion yuan [9][11] - The ongoing development of "fourth generation residences" in Ningbo is seen as a significant exploration of the national "good housing" blueprint, with potential implications for the local real estate market and broader industry perceptions [21]