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【中指研究院】2026上半年市场总结及下半年趋势预判
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The conference focused on a mid-year review of the real estate market in the first half of 2026 and an analysis of second-half trends, while exploring new pathways for the coordinated development of urban renewal and property operations. Experts underscored the challenges of digital transformation, shared best practices in integrated investment–construction–operation models, and discussed emerging trends such as central–local cooperation and service upgrading. Chengdu, serving as a model, has enhanced urban vitality through projects such as the Green Ring and Jinjiang Park. Enterprises are facing a transformation of their business models and must capitalize on policy incentives by participating in urban renewal. The conference showcased AI technology applications and forecast that the market will continue to bottom out in the second half of the year, with intensifying divergence. The China Index Academy analyzes the characteristics of market bottoming and differentiated recovery, emphasizing the importance of policy optimization and urban renewal to offer new perspectives for the industry’s high-quality development.
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2026 First-Half Real Estate Market Review and Second-Half Trend Forecast Conference
The conference reviewed the real estate market’s bottoming-out trend in the first half of 2026 and its marginal recovery in the second quarter, explored the outlook for the second half, analyzed how urban renewal and planning are driving high-quality development, and shared new models of integrated property operations, helping enterprises seize industry trends, optimize their strategic layouts, and achieve synergistic growth.
2026 China Real Estate Market Semi-Annual Trend Forecast and AI Technology Application
The conference focused on an analysis of the Chinese real estate market outlook for 2026, leveraging the newly developed CR Body system to integrate 30 years of industry data and expertise, thereby enhancing research efficiency and report quality. The system adopts a six-layer architecture, encompassing tools, memory management, task decomposition, and other components, to ensure data accuracy and report quality. Empowering industries through AI technology to enhance research efficiency, discussing systematic conclusions, and demonstrating the profound impact of technological advancement on industry research.
2023 First-Half Real Estate Market Analysis: Tier-1 Cities Rebound as Inventory Pressures Diverge
The report indicates that in the first half of 2023, China’s real estate market as a whole showed signs of bottoming out and recovering, but regional disparities remained pronounced. In first-tier and core cities, both new‑home and existing‑home sales have rebounded, easing inventory pressures. In contrast, third- and fourth‑tier cities face prolonged inventory cycles and significant stock‑buildup pressures. The existing-home market outperformed the new‑home market, with a decline in listings and an improved supply‑demand balance. The overall market recovery requires attention to regional disparities and policy impacts.
Analysis of Transaction Activity and Demand Structure in China’s Major Urban Real Estate Markets
The report analyzes the transaction dynamics of the real estate markets in cities including Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, and Wuhan, noting that the new-home market is dominated by upgrade‑oriented unit types, with the share of transactions for new homes exceeding 120 square meters on the rise. The existing-home market is driven primarily by owner-occupiers, with transactions for properties under RMB 3 million accounting for a significant share—particularly in Beijing and Shanghai, where small‑unit second‑hand homes make up a large proportion of sales. Overall, the market is diverging toward improvement-oriented segments and those driven by genuine demand.
Analysis of Nationally Best-Selling Residential Developments: High-End Projects in First-Tier Cities Dominate the Market
The dialogue delves into the characteristics of nationally best‑selling residential developments, highlighting the dominant position of first‑tier cities—particularly Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou—in the high‑end real estate market. Projects with total prices exceeding RMB 10 million account for a significant share, and state‑owned enterprise‑backed projects have delivered outstanding performance. Meanwhile, the study examines the structural differences among best‑selling residential projects across cities: for instance, Wuhan and Chongqing are dominated by first‑home demand, whereas Hangzhou and Chengdu see a higher share of high‑end developments. Using AI tools, the features and shortcomings of high-quality homes in various cities were presented in detail, highlighting room for improvement in areas such as technological applications and property services.
First-Half 2026 Real Estate Market Analysis: The land market is contracting in volume while improving in quality, and operational divergence among property developers is intensifying.
In the first half of 2026, both the transaction area and the land premium in the land market declined significantly, with developers focusing their land acquisitions on Tier‑1 cities, where state‑owned enterprises and central SOEs have taken the lead. Property developers’ sales have declined; among the top 100 developers, 84 are state-owned enterprises, and the number of companies that simultaneously lead in both sales and land acquisition has decreased. The market is summarized as a bottoming-out in aggregate activity accompanied by divergent recovery, with the second half of the year expected to see a continuation of the bottoming process and an intensification of sectoral divergence.
Forecast for the Real Estate Market in the Second Half of 2026 and Analysis of Policy Impacts
Based on a review of policy measures and an economic model, this analysis examines the real estate market trends in the second half of 2026, highlighting the importance of both the overall scale and the sustainability of policy support. It projects a 7.8% decline in commercial housing sales area and anticipates that the new‑home market will gradually emerge from its trough by the mid‑2030s.
Analysis of Real Estate Market Adjustments and Urban Recovery Pathways
The analysis examines the extent of the real estate market’s adjustment and its bottom‑building process, noting that home‑purchasing sentiment in first‑tier cities has improved but overall expectations have yet to fully recover. Market recovery is expected to follow a trajectory characterized by stabilizing new‑home prices, a rebound in sales, and improvements in new construction starts and investment. Research indicates that cities such as Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing are poised to lead the recovery, while Chengdu, Hangzhou, and Guangzhou possess the foundational conditions for rebounding. The analysis of urban investment potential integrates key real estate indicators with fundamental economic data.
The Current State and Future of the Property Management Industry: Opportunities Amidst Population Agglomeration, Technological Advancements, and Value-Added Services
The population continues to concentrate in leading metropolitan areas, and the property management industry faces both challenges and opportunities in the stock‑era phase. Technological applications reduce costs and boost efficiency, the logic of value‑added services is shifting, and AI‑powered bidding agents are helping to upgrade the industry.
Urban Renewal and Stock Asset Revitalization: Enhancing the Capabilities of Project-代Construction Enterprises and Prospects for AI Applications
The ability improvement of real estate enterprises in the agent construction business is discussed, and the importance of cost control, operational efficiency and professional ability is emphasized. Analyzed the improvements in the long-term rental and commercial operations markets, as well as the role of AI in report generation and efficiency enhancement. It highlighted the supportive policies of urban renewal planning for revitalizing existing assets, calling on enterprises to embrace change, respond pragmatically to market adjustments, and achieve high-quality development.
Urban Renewal Planning: The Nation’s Strategic Transformation and Its Epoch‑Making Significance
For the first time, the State Council has released the 15th Five-Year Plan for Urban Renewal, signaling that urban renewal has been elevated to a national strategy and that the construction sector’s primary focus is shifting from incremental development to urban regeneration. Urbanization has entered a phase of stable development, with the growth in the urban population slowing; urban renewal has become a key priority for the future, marking a landmark shift.
China’s New Era of Real Estate: Demographic Challenges of Oversupply and Weakening Demand
China’s real estate market has entered a new phase, characterized by robust supply capacity: per capita housing space exceeds 40 square meters, and the average household owns more than 1.1 homes. Housing demand is shifting from “having or not having” to “how good it is.” However, the trends of declining birth rates and an aging population are pronounced, labor force growth is slowing, and the overall population growth trajectory is decelerating, resulting in weaker incremental demand. The real estate sector is confronting epochal challenges driven by demographic shifts, rather than cyclical fluctuations.
2025: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Upgraded Urban Renewal Strategy and Policy Support
The year 2025 has been designated as the year for upgrading urban renewal strategies, with a flurry of policy measures being introduced that underscore urban renewal as a key lever for expanding domestic demand and promoting high-quality development. The launch of the pilot program for publicly offered commercial real estate REITs has significantly broadened the scope of capital deployment, provided crucial policy support for urban renewal, and marked the beginning of a new era in the construction sector—shifting from incremental development to the revitalization of existing assets.
Urban Renewal: Major Opportunities and Challenges for China’s Development in the Next Decade
Urban renewal has been designated as a key pathway to achieving China’s vision of modern, people-centered cities. Over the next decade, investment is expected to exceed RMB 15 trillion, and cities have already established project pipelines, signaling substantial policy and market opportunities.
Policy and Financial Challenges in Urban Renewal and Paths to Overcome Them
It was discussed that urban renewal, compared to incremental development, suffers from an unclear profit model and faces two major challenges: rigid land-use policies and the absence of a self-sustaining financial loop. It proposes strategies such as adjusting land use, repurposing existing spaces, and providing financial policy support to address the challenges of revitalizing underutilized urban space and recovering capital.
Urban Renewal Planning: Policy Breakthroughs in the Revitalization of Underutilized Urban Spaces and Property Registration Reform
Policy innovations are supporting urban renewal by streamlining approval procedures, introducing a flexible five-year transition period, implementing tiered property rights confirmation and pre-registration, promoting the efficient utilization of existing urban space and clarifying property rights, resolving longstanding historical issues, reducing business costs, and fostering industrial transformation and mixed‑use spatial development.
Urban renewal policy: early renewal, tax relief and investment and financing closed-loop construction.
The discussion focused on two pragmatic policies for urban renewal under the 14th Five-Year Plan: first, to prudently advance, in accordance with the law, the early renewal of land-use rights for industrial and commercial purposes, thereby addressing challenges in the valuation and transfer of existing assets; second, to appropriately reduce the tax and fee burden during land consolidation, replacement, and joint development, lowering the costs of asset revitalization. At the same time, it underscored the need to establish a sustainable investment–financing loop to resolve issues related to capital inflows, allocation, and exit strategies.
Innovation in Urban Renewal Financing and Investment Mechanisms and Market Opportunities under the 15th Five-Year Plan
The 15th Five-Year Plan calls for a diversified, market-oriented, and sustainable financing framework, with strong support from the central government. Local governments are authorized to issue special-purpose bonds, financial institutions are encouraged to develop innovative financial products, and private capital is invited to participate. Policies are being streamlined to create a closed-loop system spanning investment, financing, management, and exit, offering enterprises a rolling‑investment, profit‑generating model. It underscores the need for companies to closely study policy frameworks, actively participate in the revitalization of existing assets, and seize the long‑term growth opportunities presented by urban renewal.
Urban Renewal and Policy Dividends: Practices of High-Quality Development Under the Guidance of Planning
It shared the challenges and opportunities facing urban renewal, emphasizing the importance of leveraging policy incentives to address operational shortcomings. Through a systematic, in-depth analysis, this study examines how to seize the golden window for urban renewal and achieve both enhanced asset management and a breakthrough in the status quo. Furthermore, case studies of high‑quality living and high‑value development guided by urban planning have been presented, showcasing the practical implementation of Chengdu’s park city vision and offering new perspectives and directions for urban renewal.
Sharing on the Planning and Construction Philosophy and Practices of Chengdu’s Park City
This paper shares the concept of Chengdu park city planning, emphasizes the transformation from increment to stock development, takes urban renewal and scientific and technological development as the new driving force, pursues the improvement of life quality from "whether or not" to "whether or not", introduces the construction process and effect of Chengdu park city demonstration area, and discusses the three-dimensional planning practice of production, life and ecology.
Chengdu’s Park City Development and Ecological‑Spatial Transformation: The Leading Role of the Greenway System and Longquan Mountain Forest Park
The dialogue provides a detailed account of the greenway system and the Longquan Mountain Forest Park plan in Chengdu’s park city initiative, underscoring the shift from a “two mountains flanking one city” configuration to a “one mountain connecting two wings” pattern. It also outlines urban spatial optimization strategies—prioritizing ecology and food security in the plains while fostering industrial development in the hilly areas—and highlights how new consumption scenarios are driving rural development.
Chengdu Green Ring: A Model for Enhancing Urban Ecological Space and Quality of Life
As a key instrument of urban planning, Chengdu’s Green Corridor has, through legislative measures, safeguarded 187 square kilometers of ecological space, which has been successfully repurposed into new consumption hubs and cultural venues, significantly enhancing the quality of life for residents. The Green Ring not only links the old city with the new, but also seamlessly blends urban vibrancy with rural ecology, creating a harmonious coexistence.
Urban Renewal and Ecological Planning Practices in Chengdu’s Jinjiang Park
Through the development of Jinjiang Park, Chengdu is leveraging its ecological spaces to drive urban renewal across seven districts along the corridor, revitalizing government‑owned assets and underutilized land, and creating vibrant, predominantly public‑oriented areas. Meanwhile, by scientifically planning wind corridors and regulating building heights, urban ventilation is enhanced. In addition, planning measures for residential areas such as the Future Park Community and the Rail‑Based City were presented, with the aim of enhancing residents’ quality of life and revitalizing the old urban core.
The Ring City Ecological Zone and Future Park Communities: The Integration of Urban Planning and Ecological Conservation in Chengdu
Centered on the Ring City Ecological Zone, Chengdu has leveraged land‑balance strategies and greenway operations to develop 100 future‑oriented park communities, thereby realizing the value conversion of ecological space. The planning adjustments align with urban development, and new industries and business models are emerging within the ecological environment. Rail‑transit infrastructure ranks among the nation’s top performers, while refined governance and integrated design elevate urban quality; the redevelopment of underutilized spaces is fostering new consumption scenarios, and supportive policies are addressing issues of property rights and safety.
Chengdu’s Plan: People-Centered, Integrated Ecological Industries, Building a Happy and Innovative City
By analyzing urban sentiment, optimizing industrial spatial layout, and promoting urban–rural integration, Chengdu’s urban plan underscores technology-driven leadership and regional collaboration, aiming to enhance the city’s competitiveness and forge a development model that integrates ecology, quality of life, and productive activities, thereby jointly building a model city characterized by well‑being, innovation, and the effective realization of ecological value.
Current Conditions and Future Trends in Chengdu’s Property Market: Market Divergence and Tiered Demand Matching
The discussion examines Chengdu’s housing market, which has ranked first nationwide in transaction volume for five consecutive years, while also highlighting the divergence between the new‑home and resale‑home markets, with demand shifting toward the latter. It further notes the emergence of a well‑aligned interplay among the rental, resale, and new‑home segments, and offers a forward look at the future trends in Chengdu’s real estate market.
The Construction of Quality Housing and the Building of Market Resilience in Chengdu: From Planning Transformations to the Release of Improved Housing Demand
The dialogue discusses the process of Chengdu from planning change to improving demand release, focusing on the impact of the park city base on the real estate market, and the role of land supply policy changes on the stability of land and asset values. It is pointed out that Chengdu has established a housing consumption model that prioritizes renting before buying and existing‑stock properties over new ones. The development of high‑quality housing has become a key lever for stabilizing the market and unlocking additional supply, with emphasis on leveraging such initiatives to stimulate the trade‑up cycle, align with the growth of upgrading demand, and anchor market prices, thereby fostering market resilience.
Analysis of Policy Evolutions and Product Innovation Trends in Chengdu’s New‑Home Market
Since 2017, Chengdu’s new‑home market has undergone multiple policy adjustments, including floor‑area ratio reductions, the introduction of “fourth‑generation residential” standards, and updates to the rules for calculating balcony floor‑area ratios, all of which have driven product innovation and service upgrades. The new regulations are steering enterprises away from the pursuit of high floor‑area ratios and toward enhancing the overall quality of projects, innovating unit‑type designs, optimizing the utilization of ancillary spaces, accelerating the integration of service functions, and establishing efficient operating models, while also fostering innovation in community‑based activities and elevating the residential experience. Looking ahead, several trends deserve attention: the resurgence of small‑format units in core urban areas, continuous product innovation in the New Sixth District, the winner‑takes‑all dynamics in the high‑end market, and a shift in demand from the resale to the new‑build housing segment.
2026 China Real Estate Index System Launch and Yuexiu Property Product Iteration Sharing
The conference focused on the release of typical project samples for the 2026 China Real Estate Index System and the Property Services Index System, followed by presentations on the product‑iteration journeys of benchmark enterprises, an emphasis on the importance of high‑quality services for market resilience, and an exchange of insights among company representatives.
Chengdu Yuexiu’s Product Iteration: Exploring the Development of Comfortable, Value-Appreciating Homes
The presentation outlined Chengdu Yuexiu’s product development journey since entering the Chengdu market in 2019, highlighting the widespread demand among local customers for residential comfort and the pivotal role of the home as a source of emotional well-being. It also demonstrated how the company has driven product iteration and innovation by aligning with these needs.
Yuexiu Property’s Chengdu Project: A Journey of Product Innovation from Learner to Leader
Yuexiu Property’s development in Chengdu has unfolded in three distinct phases: from initial market exploration and learning, through mid‑stage product R&D and innovation, to later-stage market leadership in product offerings, demonstrating its deep understanding of the Chengdu market and the continuous evolution of its product philosophy. By developing city‑level parks, pioneering a club‑house model, and refining apartment layouts, Yuexiu has successfully elevated the quality of urban living and earned widespread market acclaim.
The Young Power product line, the Pinecone Series: reshaping Chengdu’s young adults’ home‑buying mindset and lifestyle scenarios.
This presentation showcases the application of Songguo‑series products in the Chengdu Tianyunqi project, highlighting a seamless home‑buying experience that caters to the personalized housing needs of the post‑95 generation. Featuring innovative designs across urban planning, community amenities, supporting facilities, and apartment layouts, the project is designed to deliver a living experience that better aligns with young people’s lifestyles.
A Deep Analysis of the Profitability Crisis and Intraparty Competition Challenges Facing the Property Management Industry
The presentation outlined five major crises confronting the property management sector: pressures on the cost side, collection‑rate challenges, erosion of owner trust, talent turnover, and policy uncertainty. It focused on the profitability crisis, the rising costs of residential maintenance, and the price wars fueled by China‑style involution, highlighting the widening gap between declining service‑fee rates and escalating costs—a dynamic that portends a risk of bankruptcy for as many as 80% of industry players.
The property management industry is grappling with declining collection rates, a talent shortage, and regulatory compliance challenges.
The discussion addressed the declining collection rate in the property management sector, noting that customer satisfaction does not equate to the collection rate. An increase in vacant properties has dampened tenants’ willingness to pay, while homeowners’ doubts about the value of property management services have intensified. In terms of talent, frontline employees struggle to keep pace with digital transformation, young professionals are reluctant to join, and mid-level managers face significant challenges in transitioning. Rising policy compliance costs are placing significant pressure on enterprises.
A Theoretical Exploration of Property Management Industry Transformation and Community Co-Governance: Challenges and Opportunities in the New Era
The discussion addressed the transformation challenges confronting the property management sector in the new era, underscoring the importance of transparency and compliance, as well as community‑based co‑governance, and highlighting measures such as refined management, trust restoration, and conflict resolution to enhance service quality. At the same time, we call for the refinement of industry regulations and advocate a community governance approach that equally emphasizes the fulfillment of obligations and the enjoyment of rights.
China Merchants Shekou Chengdu Company: Innovative Practices in Community Operations and the Exploration of a Closed Loop for Urban Asset Management
The presentation focused on Shenzhen Kowloon Development Company’s Chengdu branch and its innovative practices in community operations, emphasizing the streamlining of teams to foster deeper interpersonal connections. It outlined four key operational dimensions—user‑brand building, integrated spatial ecosystems, public‑private connectivity, and commercial‑industrial transformation—aiming to create a user‑centric, sustainable community‑management closed loop. The presentation outlined strategies ranging from establishing foundational neighborhood ties to fostering coordinated development across larger urban areas, and explored how multi‑tiered placemaking can integrate public spaces with community‑based commerce and industries, showcasing Chengdu’s distinctive local‑context approach to community engagement and its practical outcomes.
China Merchants Shekou Chengdu Company: Building an open, symbiotic community ecosystem and deepening urban‑cultural‑oriented operations.
Through the establishment of a curator‑led system that bridges government and merchants, China Merchants Shekou’s Chengdu branch has developed a portfolio of five local cultural IPs, encompassing themes such as children and pets, as well as the silver‑age and youth segments. By leveraging overhead spaces, clubhouses, and other venues, we regularly host over 200 events, have developed 100 standardized courses, and have incubated premium brands such as Pin San Coffee. This year, the company successfully replicated its community‑based model in Chenghua District, incubating 17 interest‑based communities with 500 participants, breaking through the constraints of the residential property sector and partnering with a renowned quantum‑related platform to host large‑scale events. On September 30, we plan to open a 50,000-square-meter public urban park and a 2,500-square-meter standalone commercial building in Tianfu New Area, further rewarding our community leaders and strengthening our community ecosystem.
Zhaoshao’s Friendship and the Asset-Backed Securitization of Affordable Rental Housing: Co‑Building Communities and Uncovering Value
The dialogue first introduced the Zhaizhao Friends Community, which takes the city symbiosis as its core, and joins hands with the people in charge to build a new public life in the city, emphasizing the characteristics of pluralistic, clean and open symbiosis. Subsequently, the discussion shifted to China Resources Youchao’s perspectives on the rental housing sector, with a particular focus on value discovery and a long-term investment approach in the context of publicly offered REITs for government-subsidized rental housing. Through an asset-securitization case study, the presentation highlighted the operational performance and innovative issuance strategy of the “City Builder & Manager’s Home” project in the new era, underscoring the synergy between a young, highly educated tenant base and high‑quality commercial amenities.
Directed Sales and Ecosystem Aggregation: Exploring a New Model for Synergistic Development in Real Estate Operations
The discussion examined the application of the private-placement model in both the gaming‑public‑offering sector and the A‑share market, as well as China Resources Land’s practices in the rental‑housing segment—covering asset securitization, the promotion of the “good‑housing” concept, and the integration of government resources—and highlighted emerging trends in the synergistic development of real‑estate operations.
Challenges and Opportunities in the Synergistic Development of Urban Renewal and Real Estate Operations
The dialogue centered on how urban renewal projects can achieve an integrated, closed-loop model spanning investment, construction, and operation. It examined the challenges arising from policy bottlenecks that make it difficult to secure业主’s approval, underscoring the critical importance of policy optimization for project implementation. Meanwhile, the guests expressed their anticipation for the integration of future technologies with urban renewal, believing that collaborative brainstorming can drive a high-quality transformation of the industry.
Reconstructing the Value of Villa Products and Practicing Long-Termism: Land Value, Functional Innovation, and Aesthetic Choices
The discussion centered on redefining the value proposition of villa products, encompassing the maximization of land value, innovation in functional modules, and the selection of aesthetically refined materials. It further articulated that the essence of long-termism lies in creating value for customers, while underscoring the importance of balancing standardization with personalization: standardization sets the baseline, and personalization defines the upper limit.
Startups Deeply Rooted in the Local Market: The “Good Home” Philosophy and Full‑Lifecycle Implementation
The dialogue explores how startups can take root in the local market by offering functional, high-quality homes, prime locations, superior amenities, and innovative products, thereby fulfilling a long-term commitment to both the city and its residents. The company emphasizes that a truly excellent home is not merely about aesthetic appeal; it is a comprehensive embodiment of living convenience, harmonious integration with the surrounding environment, and unwavering quality—reflecting a profound understanding of the city’s collective spirit and a keen grasp of homeowners’ needs.
Strategies for the Coordinated Development of Real Estate and Property Management: The Path to Integrating Quality Housing with Superior Services
The discussion focused on key drivers of synergistic development between real estate and property management, encompassing early-stage property‑management involvement in project planning, product‑enhancement recommendations, optimization of the handover experience, and service quality during the operational phase. It underscored the importance of aligning high‑quality housing with superior services to enhance owners’ perceived value. Proposed collaboration models include establishing joint ventures or co‑branding, all aimed at co‑building a strong brand, elevating market reputation, and addressing the challenges of the real estate stock‑era.
Analysis of the Differentiated Development of the Chongqing Bay Project and the Central–Local Cooperation Model
As a key municipal project, Chongqing Bay has leveraged its prime location, master‑planned development, and high‑quality products and services to create a distinctive, upscale residential community. By adopting a tripartite collaboration model—government guidance, state‑owned enterprise empowerment, and corporate operation—it has successfully restructured market‑oriented assets, setting a benchmark for revitalizing core real estate assets across the industry.
要点回答
Q:What are the main objectives of this conference? According to the latest research, what has been the performance of the real estate market in the first half of the year?
A:The primary objectives of this conference are to review the first‑half performance of the real estate market, forecast industry trends for the second half, and conduct an in‑depth analysis of how urban renewal can unlock the potential of existing assets. It will also examine the practical rationale behind leveraging urban planning to foster high‑quality living and sustainable development, and explore new models for integrating property development with operations under the new landscape. The ultimate aim is to help enterprises seize industry trends and growth opportunities, optimize their business strategies, and advance collaboration and high‑quality development. In the first half of the year, the real estate market generally showed signs of bottoming out, with first-tier cities and certain core cities posting relatively stronger performance. The secondhand housing market continues to undergo adjustment, with the secondhand home price index for 100 cities posting 50 consecutive months of decline; however, first-tier cities such as Shanghai and Shenzhen have begun to show month-on-month increases. In the new-home market, first-tier cities posted year-on-year growth in the second quarter, yet overall transaction volumes remain under pressure. Inventory trends are diverging: while inventories in first-tier cities have declined, those in third- and fourth-tier cities continue to face substantial upward pressure. Meanwhile, the secondhand housing market has shown a markedly stronger recovery than the new‑home market, with improvements in the supply‑demand balance.
Q:Which heavyweight guests are attending the conference?
A:The conference invited numerous distinguished guests, including Ms. Huang Yu, Director of the China Real Estate Index System Office, CEO of Zhongzhi Holdings, and Deputy President of the China Index Academy; Ms. Qin Hong, former Director of the Policy Research Center of the Ministry of Housing and Urban–Rural Development and Director of the Urban Renewal Research Center at the National School of Development at Peking University; Mr. Zhang Yi, Deputy Chief Engineer of the Chengdu Municipal Planning and Design Institute and Director of its Third Planning Division; as well as representatives from enterprises such as Jinke Services and CR‑Yaochao.
Q:What innovations does this conference introduce in terms of its content presentation?
A:The conference leveraged the latest technology—CI‑body, developed by the China Index Academy—to build a data system and knowledge base. By systematically organizing skills and knowledge, establishing a memory layer to ensure contextual coherence and prevent redundancy, intelligently scheduling tasks, and implementing a robust security framework, it has significantly enhanced research efficiency and report quality, fundamentally transforming traditional research practices.
Q:How did the new-home market perform in Chengdu and Chongqing during the first half of the year? And how have the second‑hand housing markets in major cities fared?
A:In the first half of the year, new-home sales in Chengdu and Chongqing declined, while the activity in the secondhand‑home market picked up. Since March, the decline in new-home sales volume in Chengdu has continued to narrow, while secondhand‑home transactions have posted year‑on‑year growth since May. Chongqing is also showing a similar trend. The secondhand housing markets in Hangzhou and Wuhan have performed well. In Hangzhou, following the launch of high-end residential projects, the decline in new-home sales has narrowed, and secondhand‑home sales have posted year‑on‑year growth. Meanwhile, in Wuhan and Chongqing, the secondhand market is dominated by properties catering to first‑time buyers and those upgrading their homes, while in Shanghai and Beijing, transactions for homes priced below RMB 3 million account for a significant share of total sales.
Q:What are the characteristics of the demand structure for new and existing homes?
A:In the new-home market, upgrade‑oriented floor plans have performed well, with 120–140 square meter units accounting for the largest share; the proportion of units under 90 square meters has fallen to 15%. In the secondhand housing market, properties catering to genuine home‑purchase demand—particularly those priced under RMB 3 million—are selling more briskly, with such listings accounting for over 70% of transactions in Beijing and Shanghai.
Q:What is the situation with best-selling residential developments nationwide?
A:There are eight residential developments nationwide with sales exceeding RMB 5 billion, most of which are concentrated in first-tier cities. Among the top 20 projects, 13 are located in first-tier cities, accounting for a substantial share of total transaction value. These best‑selling residential projects are concentrated primarily in first‑tier cities, especially Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Shenzhen, as well as in cities such as Wuhan and Chongqing.
Q:What impact do policies have on the real estate market? What is the overall outlook for the real estate market in the second half of the year?
A:Looking ahead to the second half of the year, the real estate market is expected to remain in a bottoming-out phase, with intensifying divergence. Policy will continue to be a key determinant, and further analysis will be conducted in light of the latest guidance from the central government and revisions to local policies. Policy directions include stabilizing the real estate market, implementing city-specific policies, and optimizing housing provident fund policies. For the second half of the year, commercial housing sales area is expected to decline by 7.8%, a downward revision from the年初 forecast. The market’s bottoming-out process is still underway, with construction starts and investment remaining at low levels; however, the new‑home market is expected to gradually emerge from its trough during the 14th Five-Year Plan period.
Q:Based on a preliminary comparison, how much pressure is the real estate market currently under?
A:At present, the real estate market is under considerable pressure. Based on current figures, the sales area of commercial housing has fallen to levels similar to those in 2017, while total sales have approached the 2013 level. New construction starts have reverted to levels seen before 2004, and investment has declined to roughly the 2012 level, indicating a pronounced adjustment across the market.
Q:How will the divergence in the real estate market intensify?
A:According to the survey results, home‑purchase intentions in first‑tier cities have improved somewhat, but overall market sentiment has yet to fully recover, particularly with regard to price expectations. In some cities, certain indicators have risen: for example, Shanghai’s existing-home prices have increased for four consecutive months, and new-home prices in Shenzhen also rose in June. However, these trends are confined to individual cities and do not reflect the overall market.
Q:What is the anticipated pace of market recovery? Which cities are likely to lead the way?
A:The market’s recovery path may unfold with prices in second- and third-tier cities stabilizing first, followed by a gradual rebound in new-home sales, which in turn will drive improvements in new construction starts and investment. There are significant differences in the pace of recovery across cities. It is expected that first-tier cities such as Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing will lead the recovery, with Beijing requiring policy adjustments; second-tier cities including Chengdu, Hangzhou, and Guangzhou also possess a solid foundation for recovery.
Q:In the analysis of urban investment potential, which cities have emerged as standouts?
A:According to the urban investment potential ranking, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou remain in the leading tier, while Chengdu has maintained its position as sixth nationwide.
Q:What is the current situation and future outlook of the property industry?
A:The property management industry is facing challenges in the era of existing‑stock assets, yet the policy environment remains favorable, particularly as urban renewal plans have explicitly incorporated it. Currently, the industry is undergoing a process of survival of the fittest, while technological applications are also enhancing efficiency, such as the widespread adoption of AI bidding agents. In the second half of the year, the industry’s operating environment will continue to improve, the value‑added services model will undergo a transformation, and technological applications will play a pivotal role in reducing costs and enhancing efficiency.
Q:What are the development trends in the build‑for‑others (BFO) business?
A:As real estate developers struggle to afford land acquisitions, an increasing number of companies are turning to project‑delivery services as their core business. In the future, the market will place greater emphasis on companies’ cost-control capabilities, operational efficiency, and professional expertise. Enterprises that can deliver high‑quality services while reducing costs and boosting efficiency will enjoy a competitive edge.
Q:What is the current situation and development trend of the long-term rental and commercial operation markets?
A:The long-term rental and commercial property markets are steadily improving, with the decline in rents narrowing and rental yields rising. The industry’s investment–financing–construction–management–exit value chain is becoming increasingly seamless, and the professionalization and quality‑enhancement of operating assets are accelerating. Meanwhile, substantial progress has been made in areas such as rental housing and commercial real estate REITs, and the market is evolving toward higher‑quality development.
Q:During the period of urbanization, from the perspective of the construction sector, what is the current state of urbanization?
A:At present, China’s urbanization is transitioning from a phase of rapid expansion to one of stable development. Although there remains room for further urbanization, the pace of growth has slowed markedly. For example, last year the urban population with permanent residency increased by 10.3 million, significantly lower than the previous average of over 20 million per year. This indicates that although the urbanization process is still ongoing, its pace has slowed significantly.
Q:What new stage is the Chinese real estate market currently in?
A:China’s real estate market has entered a new phase: supply capacity remains robust, but demand has softened compared with the past. In the past, the large-scale influx of people into cities generated substantial demand for new housing development. Today, however, the expansion of built-up areas is outpacing population concentration, and living standards have improved markedly, with per capita floor space exceeding 40 square meters and an average of more than 1.1 housing units per household. The issue has now shifted from simply having access to housing to pursuing better‑quality housing, marking a transition to the stage of addressing housing quality.
Q:What impact do demographic shifts have on the real estate industry?
A:In the future, we will face the severe challenges of a declining birthrate and an aging population, with a weakening trend in labor force growth, which will in turn affect the incremental demand for real estate. Although supply capacity remains robust, demand is undergoing a transformation: it is no longer expanding at the rapid pace of the past, with greater emphasis now placed on housing quality and more efficient resource allocation.
Q:What shifts has the state made in its strategic orientation for the construction sector?
A:The nation’s strategic orientation has shifted toward activating existing assets, particularly as embodied in urban renewal initiatives. Starting in 2025, urban renewal will assume a significantly elevated strategic position, serving as a key lever for expanding domestic demand and a pivotal measure for promoting high-quality urban development. A series of landmark policies have been rolled out, including the authorization for commercial real estate to raise capital through public offering REITs, thereby providing crucial financial support and policy incentives for urban renewal.
Q:What development opportunities will urban renewal face during the 14th and 15th Five-Year Plans?
A:In the upcoming Five-Year Plan, the central government has set the goal of achieving significant progress in urban renewal within five years and plans to basically complete the development of a modern, people-centered city by 2035. This signals that the next at least 15 years will be a golden period for urban renewal, with local governments establishing project pipelines and releasing urban‑renewal initiatives on a rolling basis. Annual investment is expected to exceed RMB 3 trillion, with total investment surpassing RMB 150 trillion, thereby offering enterprises substantial market opportunities and policy‑driven benefits.
Q:In the new plan, what specific institutional breakthroughs are there with regard to land-use conversion?
A:This Fifteenth Five-Year Plan has clearly outlined institutional innovations in managing spatial stock and facilitating land-use conversion, permitting the establishment of positive lists for mixed‑use land development and integrated spatial utilization, as well as the implementation of parallel approval procedures. This means that when a company needs to convert an office building into a hotel or a shopping mall, as long as it complies with the positive list issued by the local government, it will no longer be required to go through cumbersome approval procedures—implementation can proceed directly in accordance with the list—and the project will be deemed to conform to the detailed urban plan. This significantly streamlines the approval process and reduces the costs associated with revitalizing underutilized space.
Q:What arrangements are in place for the period following the five-year transition?
A:Upon the expiration of the five-year transitional period, the land shall either revert to its original designated use or undergo new land-use procedures, which may require the payment of additional land‑grant fees. Meanwhile, the proposal to allow leasing upon expiration and to pay the land-use conversion fees annually offers a more flexible solution for urban renewal projects.
Q:What makes this five-year transitional policy particularly special?
A:This five-year transitional policy is flexible; in principle, it does not exceed five years, and in practice, many localities have extended the transition period to ten years or even longer. Moreover, unlike previous policies that applied only to the nation’s emerging industries and sectors, the current transitional policy now covers all industries and sectors supported by the state, meaning that the vast majority of existing asset‑revitalization projects can benefit without having to amend planning approvals, pay land‑grant fees, or undertake complex administrative procedures.
Q:In urban renewal, how are property registration and historical legacy issues addressed?
A:The plan proposes a new approach to tiered property rights confirmation, permitting the separate, layered registration of land use rights for above-ground, underground, and airspace purposes. It also introduces systems of pre-registration and initial registration. For historic buildings, the registration and application process has been streamlined, which helps address longstanding challenges in property rights confirmation and facilitates the smooth transfer of existing assets.
Q:How can the government alleviate tax and fee burdens in urban renewal?
A:The plan proposes appropriately alleviating the tax and fee burden in the processes of land consolidation, replacement, and joint development. This marks the first time at the central level that the issue of high economic costs associated with property rights integration has been addressed. This policy will help reduce the costs of asset transactions and unlock the value of existing assets with potential for appreciation.
Q:What changes have been introduced in the new urban planning regarding the renewal of land-use rights for industrial and commercial purposes?
A:The new plan explicitly states that the renewal of land-use rights for industrial and commercial purposes will be advanced in a lawful and prudent manner, revising the previous requirement to apply for renewal one year in advance. This addresses the issue of numerous existing assets facing difficulties in renewal due to remaining terms of less than 15 years, thereby enabling their true value to be reflected in appraisals.
Q:How can we establish a sustainable investment–financing feedback loop to advance urban renewal?
A:The plan clearly aims to establish a diversified, market-oriented, and sustainable investment and financing system, encompassing support from the central government budget, the issuance of special-purpose local government bonds, the development of innovative financial products by financial institutions, and the encouragement of participation by private capital and household savings. Eligible projects can also achieve capital exit through securitization channels such as public offering funds and asset-backed securities (ABS), thereby establishing a closed-loop investment‑financing‑management‑exit model and fostering a virtuous cycle of capital recovery from existing assets and new investment.
Q:How does Chengdu, at the planning level, respond to and put into practice the Park City concept? How is the greenway system in Chengdu’s Park City plan constructed and operated?
A:Focusing on the characteristics of the times as a park city, Chengdu takes the new development concept as the core, and carries out planning work from the three dimensions of production, life and ecology. In terms of ecological infrastructure, Chengdu has designed a citywide urban–rural park system and established a dedicated Park City Bureau. Through key initiatives such as the “Three Greens and One Corridor” (green corridors, ecological filters, green rings, green axes, and wind passages), it has strengthened the region’s ecological foundation and shaped the distinctive aesthetic character of a park city. For example, Longquan Mountain Forest Park, as an urban green heart, will be built in accordance with the standards of urban forest parks and will be transformed from a city boundary space into a green reception room. In addition, through the strategy of industrial eastward migration and ecological and grain cultivation in plain areas, the urban pattern is optimized and the environmental quality is improved. Chengdu has developed an integrated greenway system featuring one central axis, two mountain ranges, and three ring roads, encompassing the plain areas as well as the core irrigation zone of the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, with the aim of safeguarding and enhancing the quality of the living environment. The system is centrally constructed and operated by the city‑center platform company, while the surrounding districts and cities independently develop and manage greenways with local characteristics, such as Chongzhou’s Rice‑Fragrance Loop. Greenways not only connect fragmented resources but also offer residents new consumption experiences and lifestyles, enhancing urban vitality and strengthening the ties between urban and rural areas.
Q:What is the specific role of the Green Belt (the Ring City Ecological Zone) in Chengdu’s park city planning?
A:As a key urban planning framework in Chengdu, the Green Ring features a 100-kilometer greenway along its route, which has been completed and is widely cherished by both tourists and residents. Originally a urban buffer zone, this area has now been transformed into a key site for realizing ecological value. Legislation has safeguarded 187 square kilometers of ecological space, and through prudent development and management, it has become a high‑quality green space that integrates leisure, recreation, and cultural activities, significantly enhancing the quality of life and sense of well‑being among residents.
Q:What other planning measures are included in the park-city living sector?
A:The urban planning for the living‑related sectors also encompasses future‑oriented park communities, a rail‑based city, refined governance, as well as initiatives such as the “golden corners and silver edges” strategy and the vision of a people‑centered city. The Future Park Community is being developed around the city‑ring ecological zone, leveraging land adjacent to the green spaces for integrated renewal to create a livable and work‑friendly community environment. The transit-oriented city prioritizes an efficient and convenient public transportation system; currently, Chengdu ranks fourth nationwide in terms of metro line length. In terms of refined urban governance, we have adopted human-centered design and technology-based management protocols to optimize the integrated redevelopment of streets and waterways, thereby enhancing the overall quality of the city. “Golden corners and silver edges” involve repurposing urban residual spaces to create new consumption scenarios and business formats, enabling residents to enjoy convenience and comfort right at their doorsteps. At the same time, big data analytics is leveraged to map public sentiment and address citizens’ needs and expectations regarding the urban environment.
Q:At the city‑wide level in Chengdu, how can planning ensure the direction of manufacturing development? What is the “Three Cities and Three Capitals” concept, and how does it reflect Chengdu’s urban competitiveness?
A:We have formulated a spatial plan for industrial land construction in Chengdu, with the core goal of preventing the hollowing out of the manufacturing industry. Through a series of planning measures, we will ensure that the direction of future industrial development is appropriately guided and effectively managed. The “Three Cities and Three Capitals” initiative is a core component of Chengdu’s development, aiming to build the city into a world-renowned hub for cultural creativity, tourism, and sports events, as well as a global capital of gastronomy, music, and conventions and exhibitions. Building on this concept, Chengdu has established a citywide working framework led by the vice mayor, with each sector taking the lead, to drive urban development by comprehensively enhancing the city’s competitiveness.
Q:What role does urban–rural integration play in Chengdu’s planning, and what specific measures have been implemented?
A:Urban–rural integration is of paramount importance to Chengdu. We have undertaken extensive planning efforts to consolidate small, fragmented, and underdeveloped rural areas, aligning them with the city’s current level of economic development. For example, Guantang Village in Tianfu New Area features an urban‑style industrial structure while preserving a rural character, with building heights capped at 12 meters, thereby underscoring Chengdu’s distinctive approach to differentiated urban–rural development.
Q:What are the fundamental principles guiding Chengdu’s urban planning?
A:The fundamental guiding principles of the overall plan are to prioritize the needs of the people, promote the value‑based transformation of ecosystems, and address the question of “whether it is good enough.” Through planning, we will build consensus, maintain a holistic perspective, regulate development and construction, and foster coordinated progress, working together to create a happy Chengdu alive with everyday vitality, a park city nestled beneath snow‑capped mountains, and an innovative city on the move.
Q:What is the current state of development in Chengdu’s real estate market?
A:The Chengdu housing market currently leads in transaction volume, but its market structure is undergoing significant changes. The number of second‑hand home transactions far exceeds that of new homes, and significant disparities exist across different market tiers in terms of total price ranges and average unit sizes. The new‑home market is characterized by a dual‑peak structure, with oversupply or excess supply relative to demand for certain entry‑level and upgrade‑oriented properties.
Q:How can Chengdu foster a well‑functioning, mutually reinforcing relationship among the rental market, the existing‑home market, and the new‑home market?
A:Through policies such as park‑city planning, reduced floor‑area ratios, and a shift toward higher‑quality, scaled‑back land supply, Chengdu has established a tiered housing consumption system that is anchored in rigid demand, driven by upgrading needs, and supplemented by the rental market, thereby fostering a well‑balanced market structure characterized by demand‑tier alignment.
Q:What impacts has policy change had on the Chengdu real estate market?
A:The shift in policy from high‑density development to quality‑oriented growth has led to a decline in floor area ratios and a reduction in land supply, thereby bringing about marked changes in the types, quality, and architectural character of real estate products. In particular, the increased supply of upgrade‑demand housing has helped stabilize market prices, revitalized the home‑upgrading cycle, and elevated the construction of high‑quality homes as a key issue in market development.
Q:On the supply and demand side, what significant changes have you observed?
A:We have observed a notable shift: by refining design strategies such as optimizing the elevated spaces of sunken courtyards, we have enhanced the project’s layered landscape sequence and integrated it with the city’s park‑city initiative, thereby strengthening the interplay between urban “golden corners” and “silver edges” and the development itself. This not only enables developers to better extend their projects but also unlocks greater potential for the commercial operation of clubhouse facilities and quasi‑clubhouse spaces, preventing them from becoming mere ornamental features or operational black holes.
Q:How can services be upgraded to adapt to market changes?
A:To enhance service quality, we have adopted a professional, high-end IP‑co‑branding monetization strategy to address the challenge of informal, amateur‑style community operations. Through tiered user engagement, an elastic pricing model, and proactive customer acquisition initiatives, we ensure the efficient allocation of commercial services and safeguard against losses. At the same time, we will strengthen community operations, innovatively organize a variety of events, and work together to build a better life for our neighbors.
Q:What are the current development trends in Chengdu’s real estate market?
A:At present, high-quality housing projects in Chengdu are rapidly gaining traction, with an ample supply of premium properties across all size categories, extending beyond the luxury segment. Customers are voting with their feet, and well‑designed housing projects continue to enjoy strong market demand. Looking ahead, small‑unit homes may once again drive value in core areas; products in the outer fringes of the New Sixth District have room for iterative upgrades; the high‑price segment could see a winner‑takes‑all dynamic; some secondary‑market demand may flow back into the new‑home market; and urban renewal will also unlock substantial additional demand.
Q:What has been the product evolution of Yuexiu Property in Chengdu?
A:Since entering Chengdu in 2019, Yuexiu Property has gone through three distinct stages of development. In the first phase, we primarily aligned with the best practices of leading Chengdu property developers, focusing on product exploration and innovation. In the second phase, building on our understanding of Chengdu’s customers and their lifestyle aspirations, we began piloting targeted R&D initiatives. By the third phase, committed to becoming a market leader in Chengdu, we launched two product lines—the Tianfu Series and the Pinecone Series—designed to deliver comfortable living experiences and a wealth of “rejuvenation”‑inspired amenities, catering to the diverse needs of customers across different age groups.
Q:What is the design philosophy behind Tianfu‑series products?
A:The core design philosophy of the Tianfu‑series products is to make high-end living accessible, with a commitment to creating truly comfortable spaces that meet customers’ aspirations for an elevated quality of life. Through refinement and upgrades to its product value and functional modules, the brand aims to infuse Chengdu’s urban core with contemporary, fashionable elements, offering a high-end yet accessible lifestyle of exceptional quality. For example, in the Cloud Collection Phase III project, a city‑level park spanning approximately 11,000 square meters—the Qiangqiang Cat Park—has been developed, complemented by a multi‑functional clubhouse and independently operable themed spaces, as well as innovative unit designs that comply with new regulations and revert to gross floor area calculations, thereby maximizing the utilization of living space.
Q:Among the four levels of values in the Pinecone System, what urban spatial value is mentioned first? What aspects specifically embody the second value, which pertains to community space?
A:Our urban spatial values are reflected in our decision to develop a product tailored for young people within Chengdu’s 2.5‑ring area, in a mature, established core urban district—rather than encouraging first‑time homebuyers to wait for underdeveloped areas to deliver on their potential or to purchase second‑hand homes. We offer a prime location and a residential community that caters to the personalized needs of young people, encouraging them to seamlessly integrate vibrancy with everyday life. In terms of community space values, we reject the notion that young people should be limited to only essential‑need products. Although essential needs are being met, we believe we should strive for a higher‑quality standard of living. In this project, we have adopted an all-T2, pure‑plate, north‑south orientation design, prioritizing living comfort and equitable space distribution even in compact units. At the same time, by integrating non‑standard commercial elements, we are creating a multifunctional social hub that caters to the needs of young residents.
Q:In terms of values related to interior spaces, what innovations and changes have you implemented?
A:Developed with young people in mind, we reject the conventional multi‑bedroom, multi‑living‑room layout and champion the concept of a family living space. Even in compact homes, we prioritize a premium living experience by reimagining interior space allocation and elevating everyday comfort. By optimizing the structural design, offering a turnkey clean‑finish delivery, and reserving space for personalized renovations, even small‑format units can meet multifunctional needs.
Q:What are your views and practices regarding the value of ancillary spaces?
A:We reject feature‑bloat, emphasizing the integration of form and function. Drawing on Chengdu’s experience with non‑standard commercial spaces, we combine such developments with community‑level amenities to create vibrant, multifunctional social hubs that energize neighborhoods and better align with the needs of young people.
Q:From the perspectives of costs, collection rates, owner trust, talent turnover in the industry, and policy uncertainty, what challenges does the sector face?
A:The industry is currently grappling with a profitability crisis: costs, such as labor expenses, are rising rigidly, while revenue growth has hit a ceiling. Maintenance costs for residential properties are accelerating as equipment ages, yet there is a severe lack of funding to address them. Intense competition has sparked price wars, further exacerbating cost pressures. Meanwhile, collection rates have plummeted, and the tension between tenant satisfaction and payment compliance is becoming increasingly acute. A critical talent shortage compounds these challenges, and surging regulatory compliance costs are pushing the entire sector into deep crisis and mounting pressure.
Q:In terms of property management, what are the five specific areas for improvement that you mentioned?
A:Our five areas of improvement include: implementing精细化 management to enhance efficiency, such as adjusting janitorial staffing levels based on community occupancy rates and the mix of business formats; rebuilding trust by ensuring that annual engineering budgets are fully utilized in each community, and establishing three dispute-resolution centers to address conflicts among residents, between residents and the property management company, and between residents and the local subdistrict government; strengthening the timeliness of information to prevent delinquent payments arising from unresolved service requests; and treating cash flow as the sole survival metric, emphasizing the importance of maintaining positive cash flow.
Q:What experiences in residential property management have you gained from studying in South Korea?
A:The lessons learned from South Korea highlight the importance of emphasizing the concept of “community” in residential property management: residents must fulfill their corresponding obligations while enjoying their rights. By upgrading relevant regulations, residents can be made to understand that they must first discharge their duties before they can exercise their rights, which helps improve the overall community environment and interpersonal relations among residents.
Q:What innovative practices has China Merchants Shekou Chengdu Company adopted in community operations?
A:In community operations, Chengdu China Merchants Shekou has first upgraded its customer brand “China Merchants Hui” to “Chengdu ZhaoZhao Friends.” By maintaining a streamlined, highly professional team, it meticulously nurtures interpersonal relationships and is committed to building a pool of high‑value user assets. They have developed an operational model centered around four key dimensions—user branding, omnichannel space, public connectivity, and commercial‑industrial transformation—to close the loop on full‑stack user asset management. For example, by repurposing residential‑complex podiums and community centers to foster neighborly ties and by integrating the neighborhood with surrounding streets and commercial areas, a model of coordinated development has been established from the community level to the broader district. Furthermore, by hosting diverse events and building a cultural‑IP portfolio, community cohesion and influence have been strengthened.
Q:What progress has Youchao made in the area of asset securitization?
A:Youchao has made significant strides in asset securitization; since its listing on December 9, 2022, it successfully completed its first follow‑on offering in January of this year. Youchao has developed a large-scale rental housing project on the WS‑designated site in Shanghai, with a total floor area of 100,000 square meters and 7,475 residential units. The development offers a diverse range of unit types—studio apartments, one‑bedroom flats, and blue‑collar dormitories—tailored to meet the needs of different demographic groups. The project has become a benchmark within China’s national housing‑security framework.
Q:What is the operational status of the entire project?
A:The whole project has maintained a good operating condition, with a rental rate of 96%, and the commercial supporting part has also been operated successfully. The project is located in Minhang District, close to several major national‑level enterprises such as China National Nuclear Corporation, Aviation Industry Corporation of China, and Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China.
Q:What is the process for filing and submitting an offering?
A:We began preparing the issuance application in 2024, received the National Development and Reform Commission’s endorsement in September 2025, and obtained approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission and the stock exchange in October. Our offering was structured as a single, unique issuance across the entire market, employing an original placement‑with‑allotment mechanism with a distinct procedural framework. Settlement was completed at the end of last year, and the listing ceremony was held on January 12, 2023.
Q:How was the bubble of the game “Race” handled during its release?
A:Game public offerings typically employ a private placement model, akin to A- share placements: shares are issued exclusively to a select group of investors within a capped quota, with pricing set at a discount relative to the prevailing market price.
Q:What are the circumstances and characteristics of the Youchao project?
A:In response to the call of the 19th National Congress, Youchao launched its rental housing business at the end of 2017 and established its brand in 2018. Today, it manages nearly 100,000 units. Youchao has developed distinctive expertise in asset securitization and heavy‑asset investment, particularly in the development of rental housing communities. It has established an integrated business‑finance information system with end‑to‑end coverage, enabling users to complete various business processes online.
Q:What are the key highlights of the Maqiao project?
A:The Maqiao Project is a large-scale, integrated residential community comprising 2,500 units and offering housing options across all age groups and product categories. The project proposes a tripartite community co‑construction model, leveraging tenant KOLs and government resources. By establishing Party branches, residents’ committees, and other mechanisms, it enriches community activities and aligns them with government services, with the aim of creating a high‑quality living circle.
Q:How can we effectively scale and replicate high-quality housing, thriving communities, and superior services?
A:At the Maqiao project, we have sought to effectively align community services with government resources by establishing street‑level service stations and deploying “One‑Stop” service terminals, enabling tenants to handle matters such as residence permit applications and social security registration without leaving the residential compound. This approach represents a nationwide model for scaling up and replicating high‑quality housing, vibrant communities, and comprehensive services.
Q:How can the Urban Renewal Group achieve an integrated, closed-loop model spanning investment, development, and operations, and what challenges does it face?
A:The key to the Urban Renewal Group’s ability to achieve an integrated, closed-loop model encompassing investment, construction, and operation in urban renewal projects lies in overcoming the challenges of coordination and decision-making among property owners. Particularly in the renovation of older residential neighborhoods, even when a majority of residents agree, the project may still be stalled by the opposition of a minority. Furthermore, the opening and optimization of policy channels also pose significant challenges.
Q:How can the value of villa products be redefined, and can this be articulated from several perspectives? How should the functional value of villa products be reimagined?
A:Our reconfiguration of the value proposition for our villa products is primarily structured across four dimensions. First of all, the value of the villa is reflected in the emotional value of family life, that is, to provide a space suitable for long-term family living and emotional communication. Secondly, the value derived from the scarcity of land and resources is one of the core differentiators that set villas apart from conventional residential properties. Third, villas offer the dual benefits of preserving and enhancing value, weathering economic cycles, and serving as a vehicle for wealth succession. Ultimately, the product value that meets functional needs is a reflection of the villa’s overall worth—capturing the design, spatial layout, and the extent to which it satisfies customer requirements. To restructure our product features, we have introduced the concept of five fully integrated modules: Lifestyle, Social, Business, Vacation, and Interest. These modules are thoughtfully and systematically incorporated into a single residence, creating a product configuration where each city caters to a distinct generation and each floor serves a specific function, thereby meeting the diverse lifestyle needs of modern residents.
Q:During the restructuring process, how should the issue of land value be addressed?
A:In reimagining land value, we emphasize the careful stewardship and respectful utilization of every precious acre of land and resource, rigorously analyzing and redefining land’s intrinsic worth to maximize its conversion into product value. For example, the Jiaozhi Comics project developed in the Financial District leverages scarce land resources to deliver villa‑style homes that align with the area’s exclusivity.
Q:What is Taiyu Group’s core strategy for building high-quality homes in Xichang?
A:Taiyu Group’s core strategy for building high-quality homes in Xichang comprises three key elements: first, adopting a minimalist approach to location selection by focusing on the city’s prime western district, emphasizing a relaxed, convenient lifestyle; second, strategically enhancing amenities by offering premium property management, commercial facilities, and schools as standard features rather than marketing highlights; and third, custom‑tailoring product design to meet customer needs, ensuring that each home not only fulfills upgrading aspirations but also serves as a unifying hub for the entire family.
Q:How can real estate and property management achieve synergistic development?
A:The coordinated development of real estate and property management should be reflected in deep, end-to‑end engagement across the entire value chain—spanning early‑stage project planning and marketing support, product‑enhancement recommendations, handover inspections and delivery‑process optimization, as well as the provision of high‑quality services during the post‑delivery operational phase. This approach enhances tenant satisfaction and helps developers build a strong reputation. Meanwhile, mutually beneficial development can be achieved through the establishment of joint ventures and other means.
Q:How can the Chongqing Bay project achieve differentiated positioning in the high-end upgrade‑segment market?
A:The differentiated development strategy of the Chongqing Bay project is built around the following key elements: leveraging its prime, natural location at the confluence of two rivers to offer iconic urban‑scale vistas; integrating large‑scale planning that seamlessly combines high‑end residential living, commercial spaces, the adaptive reuse of heritage‑protected buildings, and riverside cultural and tourism amenities; delivering a world‑class clubhouse and service ecosystem, including indoor and outdoor fitness facilities, a cigar lounge, a tea room, and more, to cater to social needs across all age groups; and adopting a no‑compromise, premium fully fitted‑out finish standard, complemented by Dutch butler services and an internationally certified support system, ensuring meticulous, personalized care. Furthermore, the project has benefited from multifaceted support and empowerment under a central–local cooperation framework, successfully delivering a high-quality residential benchmark that meets market demand.
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