AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMarket Split: Australian housing listings are diverging: new listings fell 16% in Melbourne and Sydney in the September quarter, while Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide rose 17% for a second straight quarter. Rents and Supply: San Francisco’s average one-bedroom rent reached $4,400, up more than 25% year over year, as AI-sector hiring adds pressure. An EU housing chair says rent limits and curbs on holiday lets could offer quick relief, but lasting affordability requires more homes. Buyer Costs: UK house prices were flat in September as higher mortgage rates weighed on demand. First-Time Buyers: About 45,000 Lifetime ISA savers were charged withdrawal penalties more than once in 2024/25; repeat penalties averaged roughly £760.
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