19.01.202601:30:00UTC+00Chinese Housing Market Continues to Cool with Further Price Declines in December

The Chinese housing market took another slight dip in December 2025, as the year-over-year house price index showed a further decrease. According to the latest data updated on January 19, 2026, house prices in December experienced a decrease of 2.7%, down from a 2.4% decrease recorded in November 2025. These figures indicate a continued cooling of the real estate sector in the country.

The year-over-year comparison highlights that the price drop accelerated slightly from the previous month, reflecting a trend that has investors and homebuyers closely watching the market. The ongoing decline suggests underlying pressures and potential adjustments in the housing market, possibly influenced by broader economic conditions or policy changes.

As the second-largest economy in the world, China's real estate market is a critical component with significant impacts on global economic trends. With the recent data shedding light on this enduring downward trend in housing prices, there remains a sense of uncertainty in the sector, leaving market participants contemplating the potential trajectories and implications for the future.