Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that the Hong Kong property market is experiencing a surge in transactions, with a notable increase in both primary and secondary market activities due to low mortgage rates and increased buyer confidence [1][2] - Central Plains Real Estate reported a total of 15 transactions in the top ten estates over the weekend, marking a 25% week-on-week increase and reaching a four-week high [1] - The most transactions were recorded in Shatin's First City with 3 deals, followed by other estates like 康怡花园 (Kang Yi Garden), 新都城 (New Town), and 嘉湖山庄 (Jiahua Mountain Villa) with 2 deals each [1] Group 2 - The secondary market is seeing strong demand for bargain properties, as buyers are shifting their focus from the primary market due to a lack of large new launches [1][2] - Midland Realty's statistics show that the first weekend of July recorded approximately 16 transactions in the top ten blue-chip estates, a 23.1% increase from the previous weekend, continuing a trend of rising transactions over three consecutive weekends [1] - The expectation for the primary market is to achieve around 2,000 transactions this month, indicating a significant month-on-month increase, while the secondary market is also anticipated to perform well due to the positive market sentiment [2]

Group 1 - The overall property market in Hong Kong has seen a rebound in transactions due to the cessation of tariff disputes and a decrease in interest rates, with a temporary pause expected before further upward movement [1][3] - In June 2025, there were 7,275 property transactions recorded, a 13% increase from May's 6,466 transactions, marking a seven-month high [1] - The total value of property transactions in June reached HKD 65.595 billion, a 29% month-on-month increase, the highest since May 2024 [1] Group 2 - The primary residential market showed significant growth, with first-hand private residential transactions rising 31% in June to 2,099, the highest in nearly three months [2] - The total value of first-hand private residential transactions surged 139% to HKD 34.830 billion, driven by substantial internal transfers in specific developments [2] - The top three new developments in terms of transaction volume were SIERRA SEA 1B (721 transactions), Kai Wo Shan (125 transactions), and UNI RESIDENCE (80 transactions) [2] Group 3 - The secondary residential market also benefited from favorable conditions, with transactions increasing 11% to 3,429 in June, maintaining above 3,000 for three consecutive months [2] - The total value of secondary residential transactions rose 3% to HKD 23.594 billion, indicating a simultaneous increase in both volume and value [2] - The non-residential market saw an overall increase in transactions, with commercial properties performing well despite a slight decline in parking space transactions [3] Group 4 - The overall commercial property transactions increased by 8% in June, totaling 836, although the total transaction value decreased by 59% to HKD 4.019 billion due to high previous month comparisons [3] - The market is expected to experience a slight decline in transaction numbers in July, potentially dropping to around 6,710, but there remains potential for future growth [3]

Group 1: Core Market Trends - The real estate market is stabilizing in the first half of 2025, driven by policy guidance, demand adjustments, and industry transformation, with a shift from "incremental decline" to "quality enhancement" [1] - The new housing market shows a significant divergence, with a 9.1% year-on-year decline in online search heat across 66 key cities, while high-quality improvement demand projects are gaining traction in first-tier cities [2] - The average new housing price in key cities has slightly decreased by 0.5% year-on-year, indicating a transition towards "quality for quantity" [2] Group 2: Secondary Housing Market Dynamics - The secondary housing market is experiencing a price-for-volume strategy, with an increase in average listings but a slowdown in growth in first and second-tier cities [3] - The proportion of secondary housing transactions is rising, with 67% of searchers in key cities preferring secondary homes due to their immediate availability and established amenities [3] - The secondary housing market is increasingly diverting demand from new homes, with an average diversion intensity of 30% in key cities and 36% in lower-tier cities [3] Group 3: Rental Market Insights - The rental market is showing a stable trend, with a slight decline in rental prices in 22 cities, while new first-tier cities are leading in demand recovery [4] - The average listing period in new first-tier cities is 45 days, indicating stronger liquidity in the rental market [4] - Demand in lower-tier cities remains weak, highlighting disparities in rental attractiveness among cities [4] Group 4: Land Market Developments - The land market is witnessing a recovery, with a 18.4% year-on-year increase in residential land transaction volume and a 45% rise in transaction value [5] - The structure of land acquisition is improving, with a 16% decrease in local state-owned enterprises' share, while central and private enterprises are gaining ground [6] - The recovery in the land market is expected to influence the new housing market, promoting high-quality investment and refined operations [6] Group 5: Future Outlook - The year 2025 is characterized as a transitional period for real estate, with a focus on improving demand, quality value return, and differentiated urban development [7] - High-end projects in core areas of first-tier cities will continue to support price increases, while new first-tier and second-tier cities may see price stabilization due to improved project quality [7] - The real estate brokerage industry faces challenges, with a need for transformation towards "precise matching and value-added services" to meet evolving consumer demands [8]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the real estate industry [1] Core Views - The report indicates that the current policy environment recognizes the necessity of a stable and healthy real estate market for economic transformation, suggesting a potential turning point in the current cycle [9] - The new housing market shows a significant increase in transaction volume, while the second-hand housing market is experiencing a slight decline [4][20] - The report emphasizes the importance of developing a new model for real estate growth, tailored to local conditions, to better promote high-quality economic development [4] Summary by Sections 1. Sector View - The report recommends strong local state-owned enterprises and quality private enterprises in real estate development, such as China Resources Land, Poly Developments, and Binjiang Group, while suggesting to pay attention to Greentown China [9] - In property management, companies with strong market expansion capabilities and service diversification are highlighted as having long-term investment value, recommending China Resources Vientiane Life, Greentown Service, Poly Property, and Yuexiu Service [9] - For real estate brokerage, the report notes that the second-hand housing market has been recovering since August 2022, with a recommendation for leading companies like Beike and a suggestion to pay attention to Wo Ai Wo Jia [10] 2. Real Estate Fundamentals and High-Frequency Data - New housing sales in 36 cities increased by 39.5% week-on-week but decreased by 31.0% year-on-year, with a total of 5043.6 million square meters sold year-to-date, down 4.0% year-on-year [14] - The second-hand housing market saw a slight decline in transaction volume, with a total of 4020.3 million square meters sold year-to-date, up 18.1% year-on-year [20] - The inventory of new homes in 13 cities stands at 7849.6 million square meters, with a de-stocking period of 20.2 months [30] 3. Land Market Situation - The report notes that from June 23 to June 29, 2025, the land transaction area in 100 cities was 1783.7 million square meters, down 23.0% month-on-month and down 55.6% year-on-year [50] - The average land price was 1586 RMB per square meter, reflecting a decrease of 23.8% month-on-month and 19.0% year-on-year [50] - Cumulative land transaction area for 2025 is 52061.3 million square meters, down 7.4% year-on-year [50] 4. Financing Situation - In the domestic credit bond market, real estate companies issued a total of 64.8 billion RMB in bonds last week, a decrease of 37.4% week-on-week [53] - The net financing amount for the week was -49.4 billion RMB, indicating a challenging financing environment [53] - Year-to-date, real estate companies have issued a total of 2299.7 billion RMB in credit bonds, up 7.1% year-on-year [53] 5. Market Review - The real estate sector saw a weekly increase of 3.3%, outperforming the CSI 300 and Wind All A indices, which increased by 2.0% and 3.6%, respectively [58]

Core Insights - The report by 58 Tongcheng and Anjuke highlights the evolving landscape of the real estate agent profession, emphasizing a younger and more educated workforce [1][2] - The average working hours for real estate agents are decreasing, with 41.7% working 8-10 hours daily, while 32.9% work 6-8 hours, attributed to improved efficiency and work distribution [1][2] - The gender representation among real estate agents is increasing, with women making up 42.2% of the workforce by 2025, a 4 percentage point increase from 2022 [1][2] Demographics and Employment Trends - The primary age group of real estate agents is 31-40 years, consistently representing 37.8% of the workforce, while the proportion of agents over 40 is rising [2] - A significant 57.2% of agents have over three years of experience, with 23.3% having 5-10 years in the industry [2] - The income structure is shifting towards second-hand property transactions, which now account for 56.3% of agents' core business [2] Technology Adoption - Over 50.1% of real estate agents have utilized AI tools in their work, with the highest usage in first-tier and new first-tier cities [3] - In Guangzhou, 55.9% of agents use AI tools, while in Hangzhou, the figure reaches 80.4%, the highest among key cities [3] Market Confidence - A notable 76% of real estate agents express confidence in the 2025 real estate market, an increase from 70% the previous year [3]

Market Overview - The Toronto real estate market is experiencing a slow summer due to buyer hesitation and prolonged negotiations, with a significant increase in inventory compared to last year [1] - May typically marks the peak of the spring market, yet sales in Toronto remain at historical lows [1] Price Trends - The average price of a condominium in downtown Toronto in May was CAD 758,214, representing an 8% decrease from May of the previous year [4] - Condominium sales in downtown Toronto fell by 21% during the same period, while active listings increased by 14% [4] Buyer Behavior - Buyers are exhibiting strong negotiation tactics due to the abundance of available properties, leading to prolonged listing periods [5][8] - Some buyers are making offers significantly lower than previous bids, indicating a shift in market dynamics [8][10] Seller Challenges - Sellers are facing pressure as buyers perceive them to be in a difficult position, although many sellers are not in immediate distress [9][10] - There is a belief among some sellers that they can still achieve prices similar to those in 2021, despite current market conditions [11] Market Predictions - The number of new condominium listings is expected to slow down in the summer, with some sellers optimistic about the fall market [12] - Economic indicators such as potential interest rate cuts could stabilize the market, but the foundation for a strong rebound is considered weak [12][15] Economic Context - The current market conditions are described as the lowest since the 2008-2009 period, with a significant drop in sales compared to historical peaks [15] - The overall sales volume in May was 29% lower than the peak in November, despite an 8.4% increase from April [15] Buyer Sentiment - Many buyers are cautious due to economic and political uncertainties, despite having financing ready [16][20] - Concerns about job security are impacting buyer confidence, with some potential buyers experiencing job loss [19][20]

Market Overview - International gold prices experienced fluctuations and closed lower on June 26, with an opening price of $3,325.78 per ounce, a high of $3,350.34, a low of $3,309.91, and a closing price of $3,324.81 [1] Economic Data - The number of initial jobless claims in the U.S. for the week ending June 21 was recorded at 236,000, lower than the market expectation of 245,000, and unchanged from the previous value [2] - The final annualized quarterly GDP for Q1 in the U.S. was reported at -0.5%, below the expected -0.2% [2] - The final annualized quarterly core PCE price index for Q1 was recorded at 3.5%, exceeding the expected 3.4% [2] - The final quarterly personal consumption expenditures for Q1 were reported at 0.5%, lower than the expected 1.2% [2] - The increase in jobless claims suggests a potential rise in the unemployment rate for June, with economists predicting it may rise from 4.2% in May to 4.3% [2] Real Estate Market - The U.S. pending home sales index for May increased by 1.8% to 72.6, surpassing expectations [4] - The chief economist of the National Association of Realtors noted that while job growth and wage increases support the real estate market, fluctuating mortgage rates significantly impact housing affordability [4] Federal Reserve Insights - Boston Fed President Collins indicated that a rate cut in July may be premature, with a baseline outlook suggesting a potential rate cut later in the year [4] - Fed official Barkin stated that tariffs are likely to increase inflationary pressures in the coming months, although the immediate impact on inflation has been minimal [4] Trade Developments - U.S. Commerce Secretary Ross expressed confidence that a tax bill will pass soon and that trade agreements will be announced shortly [5] - Reports suggest the EU is considering lowering tariffs on a range of U.S. imports to quickly reach a trade agreement with the Trump administration [5] Geopolitical Developments - The Trump administration is reportedly discussing potential measures to assist Iran in obtaining up to $30 billion for civilian nuclear projects as part of efforts to bring Tehran back to the negotiating table [6] Gold ETF Holdings - The SPDR Gold Trust, the world's largest gold ETF, maintained its holdings at 953.39 tons [7] Market Sentiment - The probability of the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates in July is 79.3%, while the probability of a 25 basis point cut is 20.7% [7] Technical Analysis - Gold prices showed a pattern of fluctuations, with a current price range between $3,301 and $3,354, indicating a consolidation trend [10] - Short-term price movements suggest a bearish outlook, with resistance levels noted at various moving averages [10] Trading Strategy - Suggested trading ranges include aggressive long positions at $3,295 with a target above $3,316 and short positions at $3,337 with a target below $3,316 [11]

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Core Insights - The increase in the U.S. pending home sales in May exceeded expectations, indicating a positive trend in the real estate market [1] - However, rising mortgage rates continue to pose challenges for buyers, impacting housing affordability more significantly than wage growth [1] Summary by Category Sales Performance - The pending home sales index rose by 1.8% month-over-month in May, reaching a level of 72.6 [1] Economic Factors - Continuous job growth and rising wages have provided some support to the real estate market [1] - The chief economist of the National Association of Realtors, Lawrence Yun, emphasized that mortgage rate fluctuations are the primary drivers of home-buying decisions [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the real estate sector [1] Core Views - The new housing transaction area has decreased year-on-year, while many regions continue to relax policies to stimulate the market [1] - The report highlights a significant shift in the real estate market dynamics, indicating a potential turning point in policy effectiveness and market stabilization [8] Summary by Sections 1. Sector Overview - The real estate sector saw a decline of 1.9% last week, while the CSI 300 and Wind A indices decreased by 0.5% and 1.1%, respectively, resulting in excess returns of -1.5% and -0.9% [55] 2. Real Estate Market Conditions - New housing market: In the last week, 36 cities recorded a new housing transaction area of 205.9 million square meters, up 10.0% month-on-month but down 18.5% year-on-year. Cumulatively, from June 1 to June 20, 2025, transactions totaled 527.4 million square meters, down 11.0% year-on-year [13][17] - Second-hand housing market: In 15 cities, the transaction area was 169.5 million square meters, up 1.6% month-on-month and up 1.4% year-on-year. Cumulatively, from June 1 to June 20, 2025, transactions reached 456 million square meters, up 7.0% year-on-year [17] - Inventory and absorption: The cumulative inventory of new homes in 13 cities was 7816.2 million square meters, up 0.3% month-on-month and down 11.6% year-on-year. The absorption cycle for new homes was 20.5 months, with a month-on-month increase of 0.8 months and a year-on-year decrease of 3.2 months [29] 3. Land Market Conditions - From June 16 to June 22, 2025, the land transaction area in 100 cities was 1571.3 million square meters, down 24.1% month-on-month and down 31.8% year-on-year. The average land price was 1732 RMB per square meter, up 32.0% month-on-month and up 30.0% year-on-year [47] - The cumulative land transaction area for 2025 was 49461.5 million square meters, down 5.2% year-on-year [47] 4. Investment Recommendations - Real estate development: Recommended companies include China Resources Land, Poly Developments, and Binjiang Group, with a suggestion to pay attention to Greentown China [8] - Property management: Recommended companies include China Resources Vientiane Life, Greentown Service, Poly Property, and Yuexiu Service [8] - Real estate brokerage: Recommended company is Beike, with a suggestion to pay attention to I Love My Home [9]