Shanghai April second-hand home sales hit 10-year high, policy support to sustain May demand

Source: Mysteel May 07, 2026 11:45

The "Golden March, Silver April" season for China's housing market has concluded, with Shanghai -- often seen as a barometer of the market -- delivering a strong performance.

Data from Shanghai's official real estate transaction platform shows that the city's second-hand housing market recorded 28,742 transactions in April, up about 22.3% year on year. According to property agency Anjuke, this marks a decade-high for April sales, surpassing the previous record of 27,100 units set in April 2019. In