Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Buy" rating for the real estate industry, consistent with the previous rating [2]. Core Insights - The real estate market is showing signs of recovery, with a notable increase in second-hand home subscriptions and a strengthening of transaction confidence [7][15]. - The average daily subscription for second-hand homes in 79 cities reached 3,404 units from January 1 to January 22, 2026, representing a year-on-year increase of 33.1% compared to the same period in 2025 [16][27]. - The report highlights that the market is experiencing a self-driven recovery without significant large-scale stimulus policies being implemented [16]. Summary by Sections 1. Second-Hand Homes: Significant Growth in Subscriptions and Record High Conversion Rates - Overall transactions show a recovery in lower-tier cities, although this has not yet fully translated into net signing [15]. - In key cities, second-hand home subscriptions in first-tier cities like Guangzhou are relatively stable, while many lower-tier cities are experiencing growth [31]. - The conversion rate of visits to transactions has reached a new high, with a 5.6% conversion rate in 70 cities, up from the previous quarter [35]. 2. New Homes: Low Net Signing Levels Across All Tiers - The average daily net signing for new homes in 45 cities was 250,000 square meters, a year-on-year decrease of 42.1% [29]. - All tiers of cities are experiencing varying degrees of decline in new home net signing, with first-tier cities seeing the most significant drops [29]. 3. Price Trends and Market Dynamics - As of January 22, 2026, the average price of second-hand homes in 33 cities has decreased by 17.9% year-on-year compared to 2025 [41]. - The report indicates that the price adjustments in lower-tier cities are more pronounced, aligning closer to residents' psychological expectations, which has led to increased subscriptions [42]. - The report notes a decline in the number of second-hand listings, particularly in key cities, due to factors such as the removal of ineffective listings by agents and homeowners withdrawing listings amid falling prices [41].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" rating for the real estate and property management sectors, highlighting the potential for quality real estate companies and commercial properties [3][4]. Core Insights - The report indicates that the real estate sector in China has undergone significant adjustments, with recent central government directives aimed at stabilizing the market. The emphasis on "high-quality development" suggests a shift in policy that could lead to positive changes in the industry [3][4]. - The report notes that the current valuation levels for quality companies are historically low, making them attractive investment opportunities [3][4]. Industry Data Summary New Home Transactions - In the week of January 17-23, 2026, new home transactions in 34 key cities totaled 1.727 million square meters, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 0.6%. However, year-on-year comparisons show a decline of 38.2% for January [4][7]. - The transaction volume for new homes in first and second-tier cities decreased by 0.6%, while third and fourth-tier cities saw an increase of 17.7% [4][7]. Second-Hand Home Transactions - For the same week, second-hand home transactions in 13 key cities totaled 1.32 million square meters, a slight decrease of 0.2% week-on-week. Year-on-year, January transactions are down by 9.6% [4][13]. Inventory and Supply - In the week of January 17-23, 2026, 15 cities saw a total of 260,000 square meters of new supply, with a sales-to-supply ratio of 2.69, indicating a healthy demand relative to new listings. The total available residential area in these cities was 88.964 million square meters, down 0.5% from the previous week [4][24]. Policy and News Tracking - The report highlights a series of government initiatives aimed at promoting urban renewal, with a focus on addressing key issues such as planning, funding, and operational challenges. The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development has indicated that there is significant potential for high-quality development in the real estate sector [3][31]. - Specific policies include Shanghai's "14th Five-Year Plan" which emphasizes urban renewal as a key strategy for enhancing urban quality and development [3][31]. Company Announcements - Several real estate companies have reported their expected net profits for 2025, with notable figures including China Vanke's bond extension proposal and various financing activities from companies like China Overseas Development and China Resources Land [3][41].

Group 1: Policy Environment - The Shanghai real estate market in 2025 is expected to operate steadily under a backdrop of continuous policy easing, product quality upgrades, and increasing market differentiation [1][2] - No major new policies are anticipated for the year, with a focus on continuity in stimulus measures [1] - Key policy changes include the lifting of purchase limits for non-residents in August and the introduction of the "Good House" regulations in September, which aim to enhance housing quality [1][9][14] Group 2: Land Market - The land market is characterized by a "rise then fall" trend, with overall transaction volumes expected to remain stable compared to 2024 [1][17] - In the first half of the year, premium land parcels in core areas were sold at high premiums, with 17 parcels exceeding a 20% premium rate [1][20] - The second half saw a return to rationality in the market, with bottom-price transactions becoming the norm, led by state-owned enterprises [1][23] Group 3: Residential Market - The supply-demand ratio in the residential market has decreased to 0.94, marking a five-year low, indicating effective inventory reduction [2] - The average transaction price has structurally increased to 80,600 yuan per square meter, primarily driven by luxury properties in central urban areas [2] - The market is dominated by demand for 90-110 square meter units and properties priced between 3 million to 7 million yuan, with a notable increase in sales of high-quality products [2][12] Group 4: Developer Landscape - State-owned enterprises like China Overseas and Jinmao dominate the market, with China Resources, Poly, and China Merchants ranking among the top three in sales [2] - The collaboration among real estate companies is stabilizing, indicating a shift towards more strategic partnerships [2] - The overall outlook for the Shanghai real estate market in 2025 suggests a gradual recovery supported by policy optimization and supply structure adjustments [2]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the real estate industry is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [2] Core Insights - The real estate market in 2025 ended with a downward trend in fundamentals, but there are positive signals expected in early 2026. The probability of housing prices stabilizing has increased from "impossible" to "possible" [4][104] - In December 2025, the cumulative sales revenue of new commercial housing was 839.37 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 12.6%, while the sales area was 88.101 million square meters, down 8.7% year-on-year [3][5] - The total investment in real estate development for 2025 was 827.88 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 17.2%, with a significant drop in funding for real estate companies [3][53] Summary by Sections Sales Performance - In 2025, the sales revenue of new commercial housing was 839.37 billion yuan, with a cumulative year-on-year decline of 12.6%. The sales area was 88.101 million square meters, down 8.7% year-on-year. In December alone, the sales revenue decreased by 23.6% year-on-year [3][5] - The proportion of pre-sold housing in total sales decreased to 64% in 2025, down 6 percentage points from 2024 [6] Investment Trends - Real estate development investment in 2025 was 827.88 billion yuan, a decline of 17.2% year-on-year. The investment in December alone saw a year-on-year drop of 35.8% [3][53] - The funding available to real estate companies was 931.17 billion yuan, down 13.4% year-on-year, indicating a significant impact from low sales [53] Construction Activity - The area of new housing starts in 2025 was 58.77 million square meters, a year-on-year decline of 20.4%. However, there was a slight improvement in new starts in December compared to previous months [87] - The area of completed housing in 2025 was 42.984 million square meters, down 19.8% year-on-year, confirming a downward trend as a lagging indicator [87]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the real estate industry is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [2] Core Insights - The real estate market in 2025 ended with a downward trend in fundamentals, but there are positive signals expected in early 2026 [3] - The cumulative decline in sales has widened, but the monthly decline has narrowed, indicating a potential stabilization in the market [4] - The overall investment environment is challenging, with significant declines in both real estate development investment and funds available to real estate companies [4][53] - Despite the downturn, there is an increasing probability that housing prices may stabilize, with a shift in sentiment towards a more optimistic outlook for real estate stocks [4][104] Summary by Sections Investment and Sales Data - In 2025, national real estate development investment reached 82,788 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 17.2%. The area of new housing started was 58,770 million square meters, down 20.4%, and the area of completed housing was 42,984 million square meters, down 19.8% [3] - New residential property sales amounted to 88,101 million square meters, a year-on-year decline of 8.7%, with sales revenue of 83,937 billion yuan, down 12.6% [3] Market Trends - The decline in sales has been more pronounced cumulatively, but the monthly figures show a narrowing of the decline, suggesting a potential recovery [5] - The proportion of pre-sold housing has decreased, and the growth rate of unsold inventory has slowed down [4][6] - The average selling price of new residential properties in 2025 was 9,527 yuan per square meter, with a year-on-year decline of 4.3% [37] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests a more optimistic stance towards real estate stocks, particularly recommending China Jinmao and China Merchants Shekou, as the market shows signs of potential recovery [4][104] - The probability of housing prices stabilizing has increased from "impossible" to "possible," with further improvements expected if the market does not repeat previous patterns of "price for volume" after the Spring Festival [4][104]

Core Insights - The real estate market continues to face downward pressure, with all 70 cities experiencing a decline in second-hand housing prices for four consecutive months, indicating a "catch-up" phenomenon in first-tier cities [9][19] - The average year-on-year decline in new housing prices across 70 cities in 2025 was 3.8%, which is less than the 4.5% decline in 2024, marking three consecutive years of decline [4][12] - The average year-on-year decline in second-hand housing prices was 6.3% in 2025, also less than the 7.4% decline in 2024, indicating a persistent downward trend for four years [4][12] Real Estate Market Performance - In December 2025, new home prices in 70 major cities fell by 0.4% month-on-month, while second-hand home prices decreased by 0.7%, maintaining the same rate of decline as in November [4][12] - The total sales area in December was 93.99 million square meters, with a year-on-year decline of 15.6%, showing a slight improvement from the previous month's decline of 17.3% [12][13] - The total investment in real estate development in December was 419.7 billion yuan, with a year-on-year decline of 35.8%, marking the largest single-month decline since 2000 [16][19] Housing Price Trends - In first-tier cities, new home prices fell by 0.3% month-on-month in December, with Shanghai showing a slight increase of 0.2%, while Beijing, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou experienced varying declines [5][9] - The average year-on-year decline in new home prices in first-tier cities was 1.8% in 2025, a reduction of 1.4 percentage points compared to 2024 [5][9] - Second-hand home prices in first-tier cities fell by 0.9% month-on-month in December, with an average year-on-year decline of 4.2% [5][9] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on three main lines: stable companies with high sales and land reserve ratios in core cities, smaller companies that have made significant breakthroughs in sales and land acquisition since 2024, and commercial real estate companies exploring new consumption scenarios [10][20] - Companies such as China Resources Land, Binjiang Group, and China Merchants Shekou are highlighted for their strong market positions [10][20] - The report anticipates potential policy adjustments by the end of Q1 2026, which could help stabilize the market [9][19]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the real estate development and services sectors [7] Core Insights - The approval of Vanke's debt extension plan alleviates short-term pressure on leading real estate companies, contributing to a stabilization of market expectations and creating favorable conditions for the industry to "stop falling and stabilize" [1][3] - The threefold guarantees in Vanke's proposal, including optimized repayment arrangements, fixed repayment schedules, and enhanced credit measures, are crucial for easing liquidity pressures and balancing creditor interests [2][3] - The ongoing debt reduction efforts among major real estate companies are essential for addressing industry pain points and are a focal point for risk prevention policies [4] Summary by Sections Investment Recommendations - The report recommends investing in "three good" real estate stocks characterized by good credit, good cities, and good products, such as China Resources Land, China Overseas Development, and Longfor Group [5] - It also highlights companies with strong operational capabilities that can manage cash flow during market adjustments, such as China Resources Land and New Town Holdings [5] - Local Hong Kong real estate firms benefiting from market recovery, like Sun Hung Kai Properties, are also recommended [5] - Companies with stable cash flow and dividend advantages, such as Greentown Service and China Resources Mixc Lifestyle, are highlighted as attractive investment opportunities [5] Key Company Insights - Longfor Group's commercial operations continue to grow, while development sales have decreased year-on-year, indicating a focus on quality land acquisition [13] - Greentown Service maintains its annual performance guidance and emphasizes cash dividends and share buybacks, showcasing its competitive advantages in service quality and brand premium [14] - Greentown China reported a 23% year-on-year decline in revenue, but its sales performance remains better than the industry average, with a focus on improving debt structure and cash flow [15] - Link REIT, as Hong Kong's first listed REIT, is expected to benefit from factors like RMB appreciation and population recovery, leading to valuation recovery [14] - China Overseas Development's revenue decreased by 4% year-on-year, but its development scale and operational advantages remain strong, with plans for new project launches [15] - China Jinmao's revenue increased by 14% year-on-year, driven by improved project turnover and margin [16]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the real estate development and services sectors [7] Core Insights - The real estate market in 2025 showed signs of stabilization, with a reduction in the rate of decline in both supply and demand, although overall sales still decreased year-on-year [1][2] - Structural opportunities exist in core cities and certain second and third-tier cities, with some companies poised to strengthen their competitive advantages [1][50] - The report emphasizes the importance of housing prices as a key indicator for market stabilization, with a focus on observing signals of price stabilization [3][32] Summary by Sections New Homes - In 2025, the total sales area of new homes was 880 million square meters, a year-on-year decrease of 9%, but the decline was less severe than in 2024 [11] - The number of new homes sold in 60 sample cities fell by 16% year-on-year, a reduction of 5 percentage points compared to 2024 [2] - The inventory of new homes in 80 cities decreased by 5% year-on-year, but the de-stocking period extended to approximately 32 months, the highest level since 2010 [37] Second-Hand Homes - The second-hand home market showed resilience, with total transactions in 2025 reaching approximately 2.39 million units, a slight year-on-year decline of 0.8% [3][26] - The price index for second-hand homes in 70 cities fell by 6.1% year-on-year, but the decline was less than in 2024 [32] - The proportion of second-hand home transactions continued to rise, reaching 66% in 16 key cities, up from 43% in 2021 [31] Cities and Companies - Certain cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu, showed improvements in both sales volume and prices, indicating potential recovery [4][46] - Leading real estate companies like China Jinmao and China State Construction maintained or increased their market share despite overall market challenges [4][46] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on "three good" real estate stocks characterized by good credit, good cities, and good products, such as China Overseas Development and China Resources Land [5][50] - Companies with strong operational capabilities that can manage cash flow during market adjustments are also highlighted as potential investment opportunities [5][50] - Local Hong Kong real estate firms are expected to benefit from market recovery, along with property management companies with stable cash flows and dividend advantages [5][50]

Core Insights - In 2025, the total area of residential land transactions in 100 cities decreased by 14.2% year-on-year, while the average transaction price per square meter increased by 3.4% [4] - The top three companies in terms of newly added land reserve value in 2025 were China Overseas Land & Investment (CNY 99.1 billion), China Resources Land (CNY 79.1 billion), and Poly Developments (CNY 78.7 billion) [5] - The core 30 cities accounted for 43% of the total area of residential land transactions in 100 cities and 72% of the total transaction value [7] Summary by Sections Residential Land Transactions - In 2025, the total area of residential land transactions in 100 cities was 320 million square meters, with a year-on-year decrease of 14.2%. The average transaction price was CNY 5,605 per square meter, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 3.4% [4] - For first-tier cities, the supply of residential land was 10.77 million square meters, down 31.2% year-on-year, with a transaction area of 9.66 million square meters, down 29.3% year-on-year, and an average price of CNY 35,203 per square meter, up 18.6% year-on-year [4] - In second-tier cities, the supply was 149 million square meters, down 4.5% year-on-year, with a transaction area of 125 million square meters, down 1.0% year-on-year, and an average price of CNY 6,420 per square meter, up 3.2% year-on-year [4] - In third-tier cities, the supply was 215 million square meters, down 24.9% year-on-year, with a transaction area of 185 million square meters, down 20.5% year-on-year, and an average price of CNY 3,509 per square meter, down 1.6% year-on-year [4] New Land Reserves - The companies with the largest newly added land reserves in terms of value in 2025 were China Overseas Land & Investment (CNY 99.1 billion), China Resources Land (CNY 79.1 billion), and Poly Developments (CNY 78.7 billion) [5] - The companies with the largest newly added land reserves in terms of area were China Overseas Land & Investment (5.11 million square meters), Poly Developments (4.56 million square meters), and China Merchants Shekou (3.32 million square meters) [5] Core 30 Cities Performance - In December 2025, the core 30 cities saw 558 land transactions, with a total area of 39.32 million square meters, down 16.4% year-on-year, and a total transaction value of CNY 231.8 billion, down 32.5% year-on-year [6] - For the entire year of 2025, the core 30 cities had 1,970 land transactions, with a total area of 137 million square meters, down 8.7% year-on-year, and a total transaction value of CNY 1.29 trillion, down 2.8% year-on-year [6] - The average transaction price in the core 30 cities was CNY 9,404 per square meter, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 6.4% [6] - The overall premium rate for land transactions in the core 30 cities was 8.1%, up 2.9 percentage points year-on-year [6]

Group 1 - The company, China Merchants Shekou, announced that as of the announcement date, the total amount of external guarantees provided by the company and its subsidiaries is 33.096 billion yuan, which accounts for 29.81% of the latest audited net assets attributable to the parent company's shareholders [1] - The balance of guarantees provided to external units by the company and its subsidiaries is 4.583 billion yuan, representing 4.13% of the latest audited net assets attributable to the parent company's shareholders [1] - The company and its subsidiaries have not experienced overdue guarantees, guarantees involving litigation, or losses due to judgments against guarantees [1]