AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFirst-Time Buyer Support (Ireland): Ireland’s Housing and Lands minister announced three tweaks to the First-Time Buyers Scheme, including doubling disability assistance to €20,000 and extending eligibility in cases where a home was donated after 2022 but a loan was later taken for construction/completion. Local Housing Policy (Los Angeles): LA’s “Missing Middle LA” plan is moving toward public input, aiming to make it easier to build smaller homes like duplexes, triplexes, ADUs, and townhomes by streamlining approvals and removing zoning barriers. Foreign Buyer Pressure (Spain): Compromís is pushing Spain to restrict home purchases by foreign non-residents in Alicante Province, citing a 16.8% jump in second-hand prices and claims that non-residents pay about 76% more than locals. New Builds & Growth (Malaysia): OSK Property says Phase 1 of OSK Ombak in Kuantan was fully taken up in three months, bringing forward Phase 2 launch by 18 months for completion in 2030. Market Watch (US): A federal appeals court upheld a $1B antitrust settlement tied to broker commission practices, rejecting objections from buyers and sellers. Buyer Safety & Scams (Ireland): Irish media debate continues over AI virtual staging, with calls for clearer consumer protection around digitally enhanced listings. Home Shopping Tools (Australia): Quiet Listings expanded from off-market to publicly marketed homes, promising no paid prominence for sellers or agents.
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