AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHousing Market Signals: Australia’s tax overhaul and rate settings are expected to cool prices, with Sydney and Melbourne projected to drop up to $100,000 over the next year as auction clearances slide. Policy & Affordability: Toronto community land trusts are pushing for a bigger city funding boost (from $100M to $200M) to preserve thousands of rental units, arguing the October election could decide how many stay affordable. New Builds & Demand: Arthaland says Laguna’s condo oversupply worries haven’t dented sales for its sustainability-led Laguna project, with Tower 2 already 83% sold. Buyer Protection: Cebu City is set to consider a rule banning “showroom tricks” like undersized, unrealistic furniture that makes small condos look bigger. Local Enforcement: New York City’s lawsuit over a Bronx rent-stabilized building with long-running heat, mold, and leak problems resulted in a $2M-plus penalty, but tenants say repairs still lag. Mortgage Timing: A new analysis argues refinancing could help millions if rates drift down toward 6%, especially for borrowers currently above ~6.75%. Selling Pressure: UK sellers in Sheffield and Doncaster are facing slower sales and higher failure rates, with buyers more cautious and listings taking longer to move.
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