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Taiwan housing market faces liquidity and credit hurdles

Overview

The Taiwan housing market continues to experience volatility despite recent regulatory easing. To support the sector, the Central Bank has increased the loan-to-value ratio for second-home buyers from 60% to 70% and removed the requirement for developers to commence construction within 18 months of land purchase, allowing for individualized bank assessments.

While these measures have led to a slight uptick in property inquiries in areas like the Neihu District, actual transaction intent remains conservative. Potential buyers are facing significant hurdles, including stricter bank credit reviews, rising mortgage interest rates, and a lack of grace periods for principal and interest repayments. The housing industry chain has seen a contraction, impacting approximately 1.4 million jobs due to reduced transaction volumes. Meanwhile, vacancy rates have dropped to 9.44%, though high vacancy levels persist in older properties and cities such as Tainan and Kaohsiung.

Liquidity remains a critical concern. E.SUN Financial Holding Co. Chairman Huang Nan-chou noted that market liquidity is tightening as capital is diverted toward corporate investment and the stock market. Furthermore, banks are increasingly prioritizing industrial investment—specifically in the technology and AI sectors—and government bonds over mortgage lending to diversify risk. This shift, combined with the possibility of a 0.125% interest rate hike in the fourth quarter to manage the interest rate differential with the US, has resulted in limited loan quotas and tighter credit controls across the banking sector.

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Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) · Taiwan · Taipei · Sinyi Realty · Taichung

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Taiwan mortgage policy shift sees mixed results amid tight bank lending

    Despite Taiwan's Central Bank increasing second-home mortgage limits to 70%, high interest rates and competition for capital from the tech sector are making it difficult for buyers to secure loans.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Taiwan relaxes mortgage rules as interest rate hike looms

    Taiwan's Central Bank eases second-home mortgage limits and construction timelines, while E.SUN Bank chairman warns of potential interest rate hikes amid tightening market liquidity.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Housing markets react to mortgage policy shifts in China and Taiwan

    Mortgage policies are shifting in China and Taiwan, with China offering interest subsidies for smaller homes and Taiwan raising loan limits for second-home buyers.

  4. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Northern Taiwan property launches decline 17.6% amid credit controls

    Northern Taiwan's new property launches fell 17.6% in the first three quarters due to credit controls and high prices, despite recent easing of mortgage restrictions.

  5. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Taipei small apartment prices surge as market pessimism fades

    Taipei's small apartment prices are surging, led by an 11% increase in Zhongzheng District, while overall market pessimism regarding housing prices is receding following recent credit controls.

  6. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Taiwan real estate faces uncertain September 28 sales period

    Taiwan's September 28 pre-sale housing period faces uncertainty due to stock market volatility, upcoming elections, and previous housing crackdown policies.

  7. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Central Bank of Taiwan eases real estate credit controls

    Taiwan's central bank has eased real estate credit controls, raising second-home loan limits to 70% and removing mandatory construction start dates for land loans to support liquidity and residential needs.

  8. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Taiwan housing market sentiment improves ahead of Central Bank meeting

    Taiwan housing market sentiment is improving, with nearly 50% of respondents considering property purchases within two years. Focus shifts to the Central Bank's upcoming meeting on interest rates and credit.

  9. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Taiwan real estate markets show divergent trends in Taichung and Taiping

    Taiwan's real estate market shows mixed results: Taichung's East District sees a 20% rise in second-hand sales due to urban development, while Taiping reports property resale losses amid tighter credit.

  10. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Taiwan real estate market sees decline in new launches and shift toward small units

    Taiwan's real estate market sees a decline in new project launches and a shift in demand toward smaller residential units, particularly in Hsinchu, Taoyuan, and Taichung.

  11. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Real estate markets in Kaohsiung and Beijing show caution amid policy shifts

    Real estate markets in Kaohsiung and Beijing face cooling demand as developers react to monetary policy uncertainty and new regulations regarding completed home sales.

  12. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Taiwan residential industry faces downturn and job cuts

    A survey of Taiwan's residential industry shows a sharp decline in business and orders following credit controls, leading to reduced material purchases and widespread hidden unemployment.

  13. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Taiwan real estate transactions grow as New Taipei and Taoyuan emerge as market highlights

    Taiwan's real estate market saw year-on-year growth in August, with New Taipei and Taoyuan leading as transaction volumes rise due to railway connectivity and affordable housing options.

  14. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Taiwan housing transactions dip in August amid seasonal trends

    Taiwan's August housing transactions fell 1.6% month-on-month due to seasonal factors, while Taoyuan saw growth. Meanwhile, China's second-hand home prices dropped 0.45% in August.

  15. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Taiwan real estate shows July transaction surge amid cooling metropolitan demand

    Taiwan's July property transactions hit a 19-month high, yet major cities face a decade-low housing purchase ratio due to strict credit controls and tightened mortgage environments.

  16. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Taiwan banks tighten credit scrutiny for homebuyers

    Taiwanese banks are tightening credit scrutiny and reducing loan-to-value ratios, forcing homebuyers to prepare higher down payments and demonstrate stronger cash flows to manage increased debt risks.

  17. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Taiwan real estate: Taichung 13th Phase leads transactions as Sanxia sales slow

    Taiwanese redevelopment zones show mixed real estate trends: Sanxia Beida faces slowing sales due to policy and market shifts, while Taichung's 13th Phase leads in transaction volume.

  18. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Taiwan real estate market faces pressure from pre-sale handovers

    Taiwanese homebuyers face rising pressure as pre-sale house handovers coincide with a cooling market and stricter mortgage rules, complicating plans for those attempting to sell old homes to buy new ones.

  19. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Taipei residential property prices rise despite lower transaction volumes

    Taipei's May 2026 housing data shows rising prices and transaction values despite lower volumes. The luxury market remains slow due to tax pressures and strict lending policies.

  20. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Taiwan and China real estate markets face supply and regulatory risks

    Taiwan's housing market faces supply risks as building permits drop due to credit controls, while China's real estate sector grapples with expiring land use rights and high developer debt.

  21. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Taiwan real estate market faces cooling demand and policy constraints

    Taiwan's real estate market faces cooling transaction volumes due to mortgage restrictions and high costs, with buyers shifting toward long-term asset allocation and urban renewal projects.

  22. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Taiwan real estate market faces high inventory and falling luxury prices

    Taiwan's Northern real estate market faces high inventory and low demand, with luxury properties in Taipei seeing price drops below 2 million TWD per unit due to credit controls and market stagnation.

  23. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Taipei luxury condo prices drop as recent sales undercut earlier deals

    Taipei luxury condos, including Ruan Jing‑Tian’s 2021 purchase, are selling at lower per‑ping prices amid a market slowdown and tighter loan limits.

  24. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Taiwan's Premium Pre‑sale Housing Prices Rise in Taichung Arts District and New Taipei Tech Parks

    Taichung’s arts district pre‑sale homes hit 85.4 k NTD per ping, while New Taipei’s tech‑park areas saw 24‑29% price gains, despite broader regional price drops.

  25. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Taiwan housing market sees mixed Q2 price moves as Taichung drops sharply, Taipei and Kaohsiung rise

    Taiwan’s Q2 housing market shows a slight national price dip, Taichung falls sharply while Taipei, Kaohsiung and Hsinchu see gains; Cathay index notes more projects but low overall volume.

  26. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Taiwan's Taipei real estate market sees sharp decline in new project launches

    August new‑project announcements in Taipei fell to one‑third of last year, a 36% drop to NT$453.5 billion, the lowest since 2018, with hopes pinned on a September central‑bank meeting and the 928 sales period.

  27. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Taiwan metro expansions spur housing price stability in Taipei and New Taipei

    Taipei's Wan Da MRT line nears opening, spurring property development, while New Taipei's Beida area sees stable home prices thanks to the upcoming San Ying line and limited supply.

  28. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Taiwan luxury housing prices rise in Taipei, slow in Taichung

    Taipei’s luxury homes topped NT$364 million per ping in 2025, while overall high‑end sales cooled. In Taichung, Xitun’s price growth stalled at NT$73.85 million per ping, but Nantun surged 46% to NT$70.93 mil,缩

  29. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Taiwan housing market steadies as investors shift stock gains into homes

    Taiwan’s housing market steadies as 41% of stock investors consider buying homes, especially in Hsinchu, while existing‑home sales rise 5% and pre‑sale transactions fall 80%.

  30. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Taiwan housing market slump deepens as new project volume hits record low in June

    June’s Taiwan housing market slumped to a record low new‑project volume, while ageing stock and stricter bank loan criteria raise concerns for buyers and developers.

  31. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Taiwan and China see steep housing market declines in first half of 2026

    Taiwan’s housing project volume dropped 36% and China’s top 100 developers saw sales fall about 16% in H1 2026, signalling a regional real‑estate slowdown.

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