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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