For China's developers, a 'stable' 2017 beckons

Analysts say realty market conditions may be challenging now, but bright spots abound too

China's developers will ride out challenging market conditions like slowing sales growth, debt pressure and fewer financing channels, and see a "stable" 2017 marked by slower yet positive growth, industry analysts said.

Debt management will improve, demand for housing in key cities will sustain, and the "develop-and-manage" model will find acceptance, which will help developers to explore new paths for development, they said.