AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMortgage Costs: Barclays is cutting rates on 47 mortgage products from Nov. 11, but buyers with 5% deposits get reductions of just 0.05%, offering little relief to first-time buyers. Climate Risk: Westpac will assess loans on flood- and landslip-prone properties case by case and give prospective buyers hazard reports, as banks weigh growing insurance risks. Affordability: Across Europe, home prices have outpaced incomes over the past decade; Greece is among the countries where affordability has worsened most. In Scotland, average monthly mortgage payments have risen to about £1,200. Housing Supply: Cala has begun work on 75 homes in Erskine, including 18 affordable apartments for older residents, with the first residents expected from summer 2027. Rental Investment: Homesage.ai launched a tool to find listed homes that meet investors’ rental-return targets. Condo Market: U.S. condo sellers now outnumber buyers by more than two to one, giving buyers more choice and potential negotiating power.
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