China's Kaisa forecasts bigger H1 net loss on slower property deliveries
China's property sector, a key driver of the economy, has been in turmoil since 2021, with housing sales plummeting 6.5% in 2023 from the previous year and 35.9% from its 2021 peak, following a regulatory crackdown on high leverage among developers that sparked a liquidity crisis. The slowdown in the property market has led to decreased real-estate project deliveries, which in turn has resulted in lower recognised revenues for developers like Kaisa. At the same time, many developers are struggling with unsold inventory, delayed projects, and declining property values, implying a need to recognise higher impairment losses on property projects.