China Home Sales Surge as Beijing's Stimulus Rejuvenates the Property Sector
Beijing's Stimulus Impact on China Home Sales
China home sales are witnessing a significant surge in October, buoyed by Beijing's stimulus measures aimed at revitalizing the property sector. Reports indicate a 24% rise in new home transactions across 15 cities, totaling 24,287 units last week, as tracked by the Lingping Real Estate Data Research Institute. Secondary home transactions jumped 20% to 20,724 units among 10 major cities.
Improved Market Sentiment
- Guan Rongxue, a senior analyst, stated, “The policies have continued to lift market sentiment.”
- Transactions reflect accelerated momentum following the recent stimulus announcement.
Details of the Stimulus Package
Policymakers in Beijing last month unveiled plans that cut mortgage rates, trimmed down payment requirements, and dismantled residency curbs to address a four-year industry slump. An additional credit line of 4 trillion yuan (US$561.7 billion) was allocated for “white-listed” projects, aimed at transforming the landscape.
Regional Highlights
- Shanghai showed remarkable recovery, with daily secondary market transactions exceeding 1,000.
- In Shenzhen, properties sold out rapidly, reflecting strong demand.
Looking Forward
Record home sales in October stand as a significant marker for both Beijing's policy success and the economic recovery. Analysts' optimism continues to grow, especially following UBS’s GDP growth forecast upgrade for 2024.
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