Taiwan’s housing market is sending mixed July signals. Taipei Land Administration’s newly published market review showed residential presale transactions down 37.73% and presale value down 36.03% in the latest annual data, while Sinyi’s June Greater Taipei index rose month on month.

Presales Are Paying For Tight Credit

Taipei’s presale slowdown reflects restrictive housing credit, cautious bank lending and weaker speculative appetite. Developers in northern Taiwan have also cut new project launch value sharply, with Taipei and New Taipei seeing some of the steepest declines in first-half launch value.

Completed And Existing Homes Are Less Weak

Sinyi’s June index showed Taipei city prices up 1.87% month on month and 6.14% year on year, while New Taipei rose 1.51% month on month and 2.37% year on year. That rebound does not erase the presale correction, but it shows self-use demand has not disappeared.

The Market Is Bottoming Unevenly

Six-city transfer data for June pointed to a monthly increase in transaction counts and the largest New Taipei volume in more than a year, even though first-half activity remained historically low. Buyers are returning cautiously, especially where completed housing reduces delivery and financing uncertainty.

What To Watch Next

Taiwan’s second-half market should remain self-use driven. Presale developers may need smaller phases and stronger financing support, while existing-home sellers in Taipei and New Taipei can benefit if June’s rebound holds. Track Taiwan real estate daily: For current listings, price trends, and market data, visit taiwanhousingmarket.com.