China’s New Home Prices Experience Steepest Decline in Over 9 Years in August
China’s property market saw a significant decline in new home prices in August, marking the fastest fall in over nine years. Official data revealed a 5.3% decrease in new home prices compared to the previous year, with prices dropping for the fourteenth consecutive month. The ongoing struggles in the property sector, including issues with debt-laden developers and incomplete projects, are hindering a recovery and impacting the country’s economic growth target. Analysts predict further price drops in the coming years as the market continues to face challenges in stabilizing. Despite efforts by policymakers to support the sector through measures like reducing mortgage rates and lowering costs, the situation remains complex, especially in smaller cities with high levels of unsold properties. Only a few cities reported price gains in August, highlighting the need for stronger policies to address the issues in the market. Plans to potentially cut Interest rates on outstanding mortgages and other financial measures are being considered to address the ongoing challenges in the property sector.
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