In the first half of this year, China witnessed a significant 21% drop in new home sales by floor area compared to the same period in 2023, indicating a cooling in what was once a red-hot market. This downturn is particularly pronounced in pre-sales, which have declined by roughly 30%. In contrast, post-completion sales have […]
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