Goldman Sachs
May 18, 2026
China 70 City Average Primary Property Price Decline Narrowed
Market ReportReal EstateMacro Economic IndicatorsReal Estate
China's primary property price decline narrowed to -3.0% mom annualized in April, with Tier-1 cities like Shanghai showing growth. However, secondary market prices continue to drop sharply, by 5-15% year-over-year.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Primary property price declines in China's 70 major cities narrowed to -3.0% mom annualized in April, compared to -4.0% in March.
- 2.Tier-1 cities, led by Shanghai, showed sequential price increases, while Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities continued to decline, albeit at a slightly slower pace.
- 3.Secondary market prices are falling significantly faster than the primary market data suggests, with third-party data showing 5-15% annual declines.
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Authors
Chelsea SongAndrew TiltonHui ShanLisheng Wang
Themes
Property Market Stabilization (Primary)Bifurcation between Primary and Secondary MarketsPolicy Easing
Regions
Asia PacificChina
