1. The People's Bank of China: Interest rates for newly issued corporate loans and mortgages in the second quarter were both around 3%.
2. Shenzhen's new home sales in July increased by over 30% year-on-year, with out-of-town buyers doubling after the relaxation of purchase restrictions. Industry insiders are optimistic about the market performance during the traditional peak season of September and October.
3. Shenzhen's new home market is showing divergence: luxury homes in core areas are selling well, while projects in outlying areas are lowering prices to reduce inventory.
4. Shanghai: Encourages cooperation between state-owned enterprises and private enterprises to jointly participate in the investment and construction of projects such as the renovation of urban villages and old housing.
5. Residential land in Beijing's Haidian District was sold for 9.761 billion yuan.
6. Three residential land parcels in Beijing were sold for 13.765 billion yuan.
7. UBS predicts that Hong Kong property prices will remain flat in the second half of 2026 and 2027, a more conservative estimate than the market expectation.
8. China Resources Land: The Group's recurring revenue in July was approximately RMB 4.41 billion, an increase of 5.6% year-on-year.
9. Wall Street forecaster: Signs of a US housing market collapse are emerging, reminiscent of the 2008 crisis.
10. South Korean government to increase housing supply, with plans to add 230,000 new homes in the metropolitan area.
11. Australian housing market cools, with a sharp decline in bank mortgage applications.
