AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCoastal Housing Heat: Rightmove data shows seaside demand is bucking the wider UK slowdown, with Bootle up 11% year-on-year and Penarth rising 8% to £433,081—plus strong gains across Merseyside and Wales. Mortgage Pressure for First-Timers: UK buyers report rate jumps after the Iran war, with one couple forced to pull out when a 4.18% fixed deal moved to 5.22%, pushing payments from £2,600 to £3,100. Local Development Watch: Bradford Council has received a plan to redevelop the former Queensbury Reservoir site into eight homes for young professionals and families, after earlier housing plans stalled. Policy Twist for Investors: Australia’s budget tax rules may only reward “new” builds that genuinely add dwellings—meaning some knockdowns and apartment swaps could miss eligibility for negative gearing and capital gains discounts. Global Buyer Signals: Meraki Developers is launching an India roadshow aimed at Indian investors, citing Dubai’s continued pull as Indian buyers remain a top foreign group.
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