AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUK Housing Slump: Rightmove says August house prices fell 2% to £364,999—the biggest August drop since 2018—as sellers cut asking prices and 2026 forecasts slide toward flat-to-down. Sydney Rent Shock: Australia’s negative gearing reforms are projected to cost some Sydney tenants up to $24,700 a year, pushing demand toward pricier new builds. Mortgage Market Signals: NAB reports double-digit declines in home loan applications, with owner-occupier lending down 14% and investor borrowing down 17%, echoing a broader cooling. Energy & Home Upgrades: Ireland’s SEAI highlights a surge in retrofit grant applications and explains how to navigate attic, windows/doors, and other home energy upgrades. Developer Strategy Shift: SM Prime is leaning into recurring income—retail, hospitality, hotels and MICE—while using ready-for-occupancy homes to support sales. Local Enforcement: A Boston-area man faces charges tied to allegedly underreporting rental and business income from a pizza shop and apartment building. Off-Plan Buyer Focus: Perth coverage spotlights integrated delivery models and amenity-led apartment living as buyers demand more transparency and lifestyle value.
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