2025-09-01 02:01Summary of Real Estate Market Conference Call Industry Overview - The real estate market remains at a low level, with a year-on-year decline exceeding 30% [1][3] - Significant differentiation among companies, with only one-third of real estate firms achieving month-on-month growth [2][5] - The top ten firms, including China Overseas, Greentown, China Merchants, and Huafa, showed notable growth rates of 20% to 30% [2][1] Key Market Trends - Supply in first-tier cities has significantly decreased, with Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen experiencing substantial declines [1][3] - Beijing's new supply was only 130,000 square meters, down over 30% month-on-month and nearly 70% year-on-year [3] - Shanghai's new supply was 310,000 square meters, with overall land market activity remaining sluggish [3] - Guangzhou's new home market remained relatively stable, benefiting from new regulations that accounted for 62% of new supply [12][1] - Shenzhen's transaction volume dropped significantly, with a month-on-month decline of 32% and a year-on-year decline of 50% [11][1] Sales Performance - In August, real estate sales continued to decline, with a month-on-month drop of 1.9% and a year-on-year drop of 17.6% [2] - Cumulatively, from January to August, the sales of the top 100 real estate firms fell by 13.1% [2] - The transaction volume in 30 key cities decreased by 12% month-on-month and 17% year-on-year in August [5][1] Policy Impact - The cancellation of purchase restrictions in Beijing on August 8 had limited effects, with transaction volumes remaining stable despite a 16% increase in visitor numbers [9][1] - New policies in Shanghai introduced on August 25 did not significantly stimulate the market, with only slight improvements in certain segments [10][1] - The overall market is still waiting for a significant policy breakthrough as current data shows no signs of recovery [21][1] Future Expectations - There is an expectation of a 30% to 50% increase in new supply in September, driven by development cycles [19][1] - The stability of core cities and new product regulations may provide some assurance for the market, but overall caution is advised [6][1] Inventory and Market Dynamics - The inventory situation varies, with some cities like Changsha and Wuhan showing high turnover rates due to unique project designs [25][1] - The overall inventory in Wuhan is approximately 15 million square meters with a 21-month turnover cycle, while Changsha has about 5 million square meters with an 18-month cycle [30][1] Conclusion - The real estate market is characterized by significant challenges, including declining sales, reduced supply, and limited policy effectiveness. However, certain firms and cities are showing resilience, indicating potential areas for investment and recovery in the future.