AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMortgage & Buyer Strategy: Homebuyers are weighing higher borrowing costs and tighter buying power, with guidance stressing that the “right” loan isn’t just the headline rate—structure, flexibility and repayment options matter. Market Signals: In the US, vacancy stayed flat at 1.3% while “zombie” foreclosures edged down, keeping supply tight in many regions. Affordability Pressure (UK): Homes inside national parks carry a steep premium—about £66,500 more on average—while the cheapest options cluster in places like Snowdonia. Australia Housing Debate: A renewed push to let super fund home deposits is back in the spotlight, with critics warning it could lift prices if supply can’t respond. Local Housing Supply (Melbourne): A “missing middle” townhouse model in Melbourne’s inner-north is pitched as an affordable entry point (often early $700,000s) for first-home buyers, investors and downsizers. Home Costs at Home (SA): Smart geyser controllers are being marketed as a way to cut electricity bills, targeting big heating loads. Policy & Land (Kuwait): Progressive fees on undeveloped plots are credited with breaking stagnation and boosting land supply.
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