Housing rents fall in major cities across China

Housing rents fall in major cities across China

TAIPEI, TAIWAN — A new survey by Chinese media shows that housing rents in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen have fallen to 2015–2017 levels, while rents in Guangzhou, Chengdu and Tianjin have dropped to the early 2010s levels. Analysts attribute the decline in rents to falling household incomes, which have weakened demand. Click here for the full story in Mandarin.

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China's average housing rent slump to 4-year low in November amid persistent supply gluts

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China’s urban rental market has plummeted to its lowest point in four years, exposing deep-rooted issues in the world’s second-largest economy. Average rents in 100 major Chinese cities dropped to 2,636 yuan ($361) per 100 square meters in November 2024. This decline signifies a notable downturn in the real estate sector. This decline stems from […]

China housing rents slump to 4-year low amid oversupply

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