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China's First-Tier Home Prices Rise 0.2% After Nine-Month Decline

4/16/2026

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In March 2026, first-tier home prices in mainland China rose 0.2%, ending a nine-month decline, per the National Bureau of Statistics.
Beijing prices were flat.
Shanghai prices rose 0.3%.
Guangzhou prices rose 0.3%.
Edward Chan of S&P Global Ratings cautions that sustained improvements are needed before investors increase exposure.

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Story summary

In March 2026, first-tier home prices in mainland China rose 0.2%, ending a nine-month decline, per the National Bureau of Statistics.
Beijing prices were flat.
Shanghai prices rose 0.3%.
Guangzhou prices rose 0.3%.
Edward Chan of S&P Global Ratings cautions that sustained improvements are needed before investors increase exposure.