China’s latest housing initiative, aimed at addressing vacant properties, falls short of expectations according to analysts. The package of measures, including a 300 billion yuan facility for bank loans to purchase unsold housing stock, is seen as insufficient to end the ongoing crisis in the sector, which has weighed heavily on the economy. Concerns remain about the limited size of the initiative relative to the vast stock of vacant properties, as well as the potential for incomplete implementation. While some positive signs have emerged, such as increased visits to sales centers, analysts remain cautious about the overall effectiveness of the measures in stemming the property crisis.