J.P. Morgan China Property: Shenzhen's Policy Easing Well Anticipated, Magnitude Mildly Stronger
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Shenzhen introduced new property easing measures on June 21, 2026, encompassing lower down payments, reduced mortgage rate floors, and relaxed purchase restrictions. J.P. Morgan views the policy direction as broadly anticipated, though the magnitude is mildly stronger than expected, particularly the complete lifting of restrictions in non-core areas.
Down payment ratios were cut to 20% for first homes and 30% for second homes, down from 30% and 40%, respectively. Mortgage rate floors were lowered to LPR minus 20bp for first homes and LPR plus 20bp for second homes. Non-core districts eliminated purchase limits entirely, while core areas relaxed social security requirements from three years to one. Within 24 hours of the announcement, secondary market listings surged roughly 15%, indicating homeowners are capitalizing on the policy window to sell.
J.P. Morgan maintains a neutral rating on the property sector, noting that high national inventory levels and weak leverage appetite constrain fundamental recovery. The report suggests monitoring developers with substantial land reserves in Shenzhen. Recommended names include China Resources Land, rated Overweight with a target price of HKD 40, and China Merchants Shekou, rated Overweight with a target price of HKD 18, based on their direct exposure and sales elasticity in the city.
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