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By Grandpa Journey
Lately, everywhere on TikTok and YouTube you’ll see headlines like:
“HUGE PRICE CUTS on China houses — 40%, 50% discounts!”
“Buy now before it’s gone!”
Sounds like a jackpot, right? Well — let’s slow down and look at what’s actually happening on the ground.
🏘️ Are Prices Really Slashed 40–50%?
Yes — in some places and under some conditions — but it’s not the whole picture.
You’ll see big discounts in:
✔️ Secondary (resale) homes in weaker markets
✔️ Inventory that developers or owners want to clear fast
✔️ Projects with financial stress or unfinished construction
Reports from property analysts showed that some assets are being offered with steep discounts — sometimes 30–40%, hitting 50% in rare cases — especially for bulk deals or distressed sales. Yicai Global
But that’s not the same as every house in a city suddenly dropping 40–50% off standard market value. It’s more like:
“If an owner must sell quickly to raise cash, yes — aggressive price cuts happen.”
Meanwhile, official data across dozens of cities doesn’t show universal 50% collapses — it shows continued moderate declines in average prices nationwide, often much less than the viral claims. Reuters
🏙️ What’s Really Happening in China’s Property Market
The Chinese housing market has been under pressure for years. Official data shows:
📌 Home prices have been sliding for many months in new and resale markets across cities large and small. Trading Economics
📌 Some cities (not all) are down 30–50% from their peak prices, especially compared with record highs set several years ago. 東方網 馬來西亞東方日報
📌 Secondary homes (resales) are often falling faster than new homes. Radio Free Asia
But here’s the nuance: these declines happened over several years, not overnight bargains that magically appeared last week.
So when influencers flash dramatic “50% OFF” headlines, they often cherry-pick specific deals or distressed listings, not average market values across entire cities.
🧠 Why Prices Are Falling (The Backstory)
Here’s the honest explanation:
📉 1. Supply Outpaced Demand
China built a tremendous amount of housing in the past decade — more than there were buyers ready to move in.
That means a lot of inventory that now competes for fewer buyers.
💰 2. Developers in Financial Trouble
Many big developers took on huge debts during the boom. When sales slowed, cash dried up — forcing some to cut prices or delay projects.
🏦 3. Buyer Hesitation
People aren’t buying like before, partly due to:
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economic uncertainty,
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tighter credit,
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fear of further price drops,
This creates a cycle:
➡️ Buyers wait for lower prices
➡️ Developers drop prices to entice buyers
➡️ Average prices continue to slide
It’s not just local buzz — official national data shows home prices have been trending down for months and years, with declines deepening across many cities. Trading Economics
🧩 The Viral Social Media Angle
Here’s why TikTok and YouTube videos spread the “BIG SALE!” message:
🔹 Clickbait works. Dramatic numbers get views.
🔹 Some influencers focus on specific deals, not broad markets.
🔹 Many viewers don’t check official property data — so exaggerations spread fast.
So it’s not a conspiracy — but it’s not the whole truth either.
🧐 The Bottom Line for Buyers and Readers
If you’re thinking:
“Should I fly to China and buy a condo at 50% off?”
Here’s the honest take:
✔ Yes, you can find deep discounts in pockets of the market — especially in less desirable areas or distressed sales. Yicai Global
✔ But no, property across entire cities isn’t universally half off — average valuations aren’t collapsing everywhere. Reuters
✔ And even discounted purchases carry risk if prices continue to move down.
In plain words: it’s a buyers’ market in many places, but not a free-for-all clearance sale.
🧓 Grandpa’s Perspective
Back in the day, house prices mostly went one way — up. But markets change. China’s property story isn’t finished yet — it’s in the middle of a long adjustment.
Be curious. Do your homework. Look beyond flashy headlines. And always see both sides of the story.
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