Property News · September 7, 2025

Shanghai home sales buoyed by incentives but sustainable recovery not in sight


Housing transactions in Shanghai ticked up after local authorities relaxed home purchase restrictions and lowered mortgage rates to underpin the stagnant property market.
But the buying spree may be short-lived due to mounting worries about the economy and job prospects.
“The stimulus policies have effectively inspired some buyers with strong demand to make their purchase decisions,” said Song Yulin, a senior manager with property agency Lianjia in Shanghai. “But it is still a buyer’s market…

Source : South China Morning Post
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