AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMarket Downturn: Australian house prices fell across all eight capital cities for the first time in 15 years, with the combined median down 4.7% in the third quarter. Rising rates and weaker buyer confidence are also weighing on New Zealand prices, with ANZ expecting declines to continue into mid-2027. Buyer Protections: Karnataka’s RERA ruled builders cannot pass certain project costs to buyers before handover, aiming to curb surprise charges at possession. Affordable Housing: A proposed six-story, 200-unit Los Angeles development would replace a former Northridge pharmacy site, with homes aimed at households earning 30% to 80% of area median income. Rental Screening: Researchers in South Australia warned that tenant-screening platforms using AI may discriminate against applicants, with renters reporting opaque and biased decisions. Mortgage Squeeze: U.S. home-sale contracts have fallen to a record low as mortgage rates reach 7.4%, adding to affordability pressures for buyers.
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