AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNew Zealand Housing Picks (Christchurch focus): OneRoof’s Buyers’ Club highlights a hot Christchurch market, noting average values up 3.5% year-on-year and pointing buyers to five new-build options from $2.295m-plus down under $1m. Mortgage Pressure (UK): New figures say buyers may need an extra £18,200 in buying power as mortgage rates rise toward ~4.8%, squeezing what they can borrow without higher deposits. Australia Auction Rules (Victoria): Melbourne auctioneers report a bookings surge ahead of reserve price disclosure changes due Oct. 1, with industry still seeking clarity on how reserve cuts affect auction dates. HOA Risk Check: A guide warns buyers to scrutinize HOA finances as dues rise and insurance costs strain community budgets. Retirement Housing Squeeze (Queensland): New data shows retirement village waitlists swelling, with demand outpacing the supply pipeline through 2031. New Apartments (NZ): Abbott Residences at Parnell (a $200m project) is under way, with more major buildings planned nearby. Home Safety Prep: The Red Cross urges low-cost emergency readiness during National Preparedness Month, including using its emergency app.
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