China's new home prices rose slightly for the ninth consecutive month in May, according to a private survey conducted by China Index Academy. The average new home price across 100 cities increased by 0.25% in May, following a 0.27% gain in April. This steady rise is attributed to a series of supportive measures aimed at propping up the nation's property sector, which has been in crisis since 2021.
Government Measures to Stabilize the Property Sector
The Chinese property market, a crucial pillar of the country's economy, has faced multiple challenges over the past few years. A regulatory crackdown on high leverage among developers in 2021 triggered a liquidity crisis, causing significant instability. In response, the government has introduced a series of stimulus and easing measures to boost home sales and increase liquidity.
In mid-May, China announced a set of historic steps to stabilize the sector. These measures included the central bank easing mortgage rules and facilitating an additional 1 trillion yuan ($140 billion) in funding. Additionally, local governments committed to buying apartments to support the market.
Impact of New Policies
Investors are optimistic that these measures signal the start of more decisive government intervention to boost homebuyer demand and slow the decline in prices. According to the China Index Academy's survey report, the implementation of the new policies has led to an increase in visits to some core city projects. However, there is still a lag between the rise in house viewings and the pickup in transactions.
"After the implementation of the new policy, the number of visits to some core city projects has increased, but it will still take time from the increase in house viewings to a pickup in transactions," the survey report noted.
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Future Outlook
The future pace of market recovery will largely depend on changes in residents' income expectations. As the government continues to implement measures to support the property sector, the overall outlook remains cautiously optimistic. The recent steps taken by the government are expected to stabilize the market, but sustained recovery will require continuous monitoring and further intervention if necessary.
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Source: Reuters
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