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May 26, 2026

China Property Weekly Wrap

Weekly UpdateReal EstateEquitiesReal Estate

China's property market shows stable transaction volumes but weakening leading indicators and price expectations. Shanghai's trade-in policy is making progress, and valuations remain at historic lows.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Leading indicators in the secondary market are showing a broad-based deceleration, with visits and subscription sales down 7% week-over-week.
  • 2.Shanghai's housing trade-in program is progressing, with 523 units acquired in pilot districts, specifically targeting urban renewal and higher rental yield units.
  • 3.China developer valuations have hit historic troughs, trading at an average of 0.5x to 0.6x 2026E P/B.

Table of Contents

  • Key highlights for the week
  • Key data points
  • Implications
  • Primary market Week 21
  • Secondary market: Week 21/YTD volumes
  • Inventory Week 21
  • MTD GSPC implies high-teens % yoy decline
  • Valuations: P/B valuation at downturn trough
  • Disclosure Appendix

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Authors

Yi WangShi XuKaiyan Jing

Securities

001979.SZ0688.HK1109.HKVNKRLE0960.HKBEKE

Themes

Property leading indicators decelerationShanghai secondary trade-in policy progressTrough valuations in China Property sector

Regions

Asia PacificChina