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China’s Real Estate Market: Signs of Stabilization and Growth

In recent months, China’s real estate market has shown promising signs of recovery after facing significant challenges earlier this year. Back in April, the sector struggled with low transaction volumes and record-high unsold inventory, with 746 million square meters of ordinary commodity housing remaining unsold—surpassing a decade-old peak. Additionally, second-hand home prices in major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen reverted to 2016 levels, reflecting a drop in buyer confidence. Policy Interventions Drive Recovery In response, the Chinese government introduced a series of strategic measures to stabilize the real estate market. Starting on May 17, the People’s Bank of

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Shanghai’s Pre-Owned Home Sales Surge Amid Government Support

Shanghai’s pre-owned home sales have surged, surpassing 1,000 units in a single day for the first time in four months. On October 15, 1,334 second-hand properties were sold, marking a significant rebound in the market. This recovery is largely attributed to the supportive real estate policies introduced by the Chinese central government in late September. The revival follows key measures announced by Pan Gongsheng, governor of China’s central bank, on September 24. These policies include a 50-basis-point reduction in mortgage rates, bringing them closer to new loan levels, and lowering the minimum down payment for second homes from 25% to

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