AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy Costs: Ofgem’s UK price cap is set to jump 13% from July, pushing the typical bill to about £1,862 a year—an extra £221—after global market volatility tied to the Middle East. Housing Market Signals: Ireland’s Bank of Ireland still expects house prices to rise ~4% in 2026, even as early 2026 data looks soft and affordability bites; in the US, Redfin’s city snapshots show mixed momentum (Des Moines down 1.3% YoY, while places like State College and Reading are up strongly). Local Development & Planning: Snowmass Village is moving ahead with rebuilding a condo building after a March 2024 fire, while St. Joseph County in Michigan begins the process to sell a long-vacant historic property after community pressure. Community & Sustainability: A Carrigaline researcher’s “Toy Library” app is already re-homing thousands of toys and cutting plastic waste, aiming to expand. Policy Debate: Australia’s housing tax changes are being framed as having only a “modest” impact on prices, with the bigger issue pinned on supply.
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