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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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Can China’s Property Market Rebound During Golden Week?

China’s property market, long troubled by a significant economic slowdown, is attempting to rebound during the National Day Golden Week holiday. As part of a renewed effort to revitalize the struggling sector, local governments, developers, and cities are rolling out extensive promotional campaigns to attract homebuyers. The timing is critical, as Beijing has recently introduced a series of stimulus policies aimed at breathing new life into the real estate sector. Beijing’s New Stimulus Policies In late September, just before Golden Week, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) introduced several key measures to spur property sales. The mortgage rate was cut

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China’s Top Cities Ease Real Estate Curbs to Boost Housing Market

China’s property market is experiencing a major shift, as three of the country’s largest cities—Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen—have eased homeownership restrictions to stimulate the market. The easing of these curbs is part of a broader strategy by both central and local governments to support the housing sector, which has been suffering from a prolonged slowdown. Guangzhou Leads the Way in Policy Deregulation Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, has taken a leading role in relaxing restrictions on home purchases. As of October 1, 2024, all homebuying curbs for both locals and non-locals have been removed. This deregulation is a major

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