AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHousing Finance (Philippines): Pag-IBIG Fund is pushing more affordable home loans under Marcos Jr.’s Expanded 4PH, with a 3% subsidized rate for eligible socialized borrowers and promo rates of 4.5% and 5.75% for low-cost to open-market homes, plus a higher ₱10M max loan. Home Sales (Hawaii): Oahu single-family home median sale price hit a record $1,242,500 in June, up 10.4% year over year, with agents citing quicker offers and a mild uptick in competition. UK Prices (Rates easing): Lloyds’ house price index shows a 0.2% month rise in June and 0.6% annual growth, as mortgage rates cool but affordability stays tight. Transaction Risk (UK): Property fall-throughs rose 9.8% in Q1 2026, adding about £20.9M in extra costs to the market. Buyer Guidance (UK): Advice column warns buyers to do homework on financing—especially when buying land or building—because costs can stack fast. Market Watch (Australia/Global): Frasers sold Sydney’s Ed.Square Town Centre for A$248M to PGIM/AFM, signaling continued investor appetite for income retail assets. Rent Policy Debate (US): Economists push back on rent freezes and large-building rent caps, arguing they can reduce rental supply even as voters like them.
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