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China’s Home Prices Drop 7th Month, Fall 0.7% Annually

China’s Home Prices Drop 7th Month, Fall 0.7% Annually

China’s new home prices fell for the seventh consecutive month in January.
Month-on-month prices dropped by 0.3%, with an annual decrease of 0.7%, the largest in 10 months.
Despite increased support from policymakers, including significant cuts in the benchmark mortgage rate, the market’s confidence remains low.

China’s real estate sector, a critical component of its economic framework, has experienced a continuous decline, with January marking the seventh consecutive month of falling new home prices. The latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals a 0.3% drop from the previous month and a 0.7% decrease from the year before. This indicates the sharpest fall in a decade, reflecting the ongoing challenges within a sector plagued by debt issues and a lack of buyer confidence.

China’s Historic Rate Cut Fails to Stir Market

In response to the sector’s troubles, Chinese authorities have implemented several measures to stabilise the market and restore confidence. These efforts include the largest-ever reduction in the benchmark mortgage rate and directives for state banks to increase lending to qualified residential projects. Additionally, major cities have relaxed purchase restrictions to attract buyers. Despite these interventions, the impact remains limited. The mortgage rate cut does not immediately benefit existing mortgage holders. It delays potential positive effects on the market until the following year.

Analysts Doubt China’s Real Estate Policy Impact

Market analysts express scepticism regarding the effectiveness of current policy measures in rejuvenating the property sector. They argue that these attempts may fail to significantly alter market sentiment without substantial supply-side reforms and more aggressive easing policies. While historic, the recent reduction in the benchmark mortgage rate has not met market expectations. This underscores the challenges of stimulating demand in an environment of cautious consumer sentiment and financial strain among developers.

China’s property market continues to face downward pressure, with modest policy support insufficient to counteract the prevailing negative trends. The path to recovery appears complex. It requires both immediate financial interventions and long-term strategies to address structural issues within the sector. As the world watches, the effectiveness of China’s approach to managing its real estate dilemma remains a subject of keen interest and debate.

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