China Property Market Insights: Luxury Homes Thrive in Shanghai and Beyond

Monday, 26 August 2024, 10:00

China property trends show luxury homes thriving in Shanghai despite wider market challenges. High-end sales surge with developers like Sunac China Holdings leading the way.
South China Morning Post
China Property Market Insights: Luxury Homes Thrive in Shanghai and Beyond

China Luxury Homes Defy Market Trends

China's luxury property market has shown remarkable resilience, with sales accelerating in areas like Shanghai. High-end developers are responding to strong demand by expediting launches of premium properties. December's anticipated second launch of Blossoms China, co-developed by Sunac China Holdings and Xinhu Zhongbao, has already captured considerable attention, selling out 33 units worth 1.8 billion yuan ($252.8 million) within hours. Located in the coveted Huangpu district, this development showcases how premium properties continue to thrive while average home prices suffer declines.

Sales Performance in Tier-One Cities

According to data from the China Real Estate Information Corporation (CRIC), over 1,540 luxury homes in Shanghai sold for 30 million yuan or above in the first half of the year—the highest in a decade. In stark contrast, ordinary home prices have dipped by 20-30%. As noted by analyst Yang Kewei, upscale units often maintain higher prices despite overarching market slumps.

Future Outlook

Other cities are following suit. In Shenzhen, developments like Arcadia Bay are anticipated to capitalize on growing demand, reflecting a broader trend across China's luxury sector. You Liangzhou, a noted agent, emphasizes that


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