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China recently announced sweeping moves to increase support for the real estate industry, including lowering down payment minimums and releasing financing for local state-owned enterprises to buy unsold apartments. While these measures signal the government’s commitment to stabilizing the property sector, analysts believe that it will take time for the impact to be felt.
According to S&P, China’s property market is still “searching for a bottom,” highlighting the need for improved homebuyers’ demand and confidence. Despite a surge in Hong Kong-listed property stocks following the announcement, analysts caution that more measures may be needed to address the underlying challenges in the market.
Goldman Sachs’ Chief China Economist, Hui Shan, noted that while the recent policy measures are a step in the right direction, they may be insufficient to address the substantial funding needed to digest excess inventory and stabilize new home prices. Similarly, Nomura’s Chief China Economist, Ting Lu, expressed optimism about Beijing’s efforts to address the housing crisis but emphasized the need for additional measures to rebuild buyers’ confidence.
The real estate investment data released in April showed a decline in investment and slower-than-expected retail sales, underscoring the challenges facing the sector. With household wealth heavily tied to property, uncertainties about future income have dampened consumer spending, further highlighting the importance of rebuilding homebuyer confidence.
One of the key factors influencing homebuyers’ confidence is the timely delivery of pre-sold apartments. Financing troubles and other issues have led to prolonged delivery times, leaving buyers waiting for years in some cases. Analysts believe that stabilizing home prices and addressing delivery delays will be critical in restoring homebuyers’ trust in the market.
Looking ahead, analysts anticipate that Beijing will conduct a national survey of residential projects to estimate the funding needed to complete construction and deliver homes. By rebuilding homebuyers’ confidence in the presale system, China can pave the way for a true revival of its housing markets.
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