1. New home sales in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen all rose.
2. Guangzhou: In August, 64 out of every 100 secondhand homes sold were paid for in cash.
3. China Merchants Shekou: In August 2026, contracted sales area reached 388,900 square meters, amounting to 15.712 billion yuan.
4. University students can now use apartments as dormitories: Freshmen can move into garden villas for 1,500 yuan per year.
5. Shanghai has released its first combined "15th Five-Year Plan" for urban renewal and housing development, specifying several renovation indicators.
6. The Shenzhen Real Estate Exchange's state-owned property transaction platform is about to launch, promising to disclose real listings and prices.
7. Three residential land parcels were promoted in Guangzhou's Baiyun District, attracting 12 real estate companies including China Overseas, Yuexiu, and Greentown.
8. US mortgage rates rose to 6.85%, the highest in over a year.
