More China developers expected to default despite property market recovery

Weak players forecast to follow Kaisa amid signs of improvement in mainland property market

The mainland housing market downturn that began in February last year seems to be bottoming out, but the recovery is uneven. Photo: Reuters

A few mainland developers are expected to follow in the footsteps of Kaisa Group Holdings and default on their offshore debts in the next 12 months, analysts say, despite strong recent surges in their share prices on signs of a turnaround in the property market.

High on the list is Glorious Property Holdings, with US$300 million of 13 per cent senior notes due on October 25. Other weak players, such as Hopson Development Holdings and China SCE Property Holdings, have offshore debts due early next year.

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