AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMortgage Access (UK): The FCA is consulting on rule changes that could widen mortgage options for first-time buyers, older borrowers, and self-employed people, including more flexible interest-only and part interest-only lending. Stamp Duty Pressure (UK): MPs are urging stamp duty reform, saying the current system blocks homeownership and slows the property market, with a consultation expected by end of 2026. First-Home Scheme (UK): Martley Fields in Malvern Hills is offering two-bedroom new builds at a 30% discount under the First Homes Scheme, with applications due June 26. Buyer Reality Check (US/India): A viral example shows how “profit” on a ₹1 crore-to-₹1.8 crore apartment sale can shrink after GST, stamp duty, registration, brokerage, maintenance, and taxes. Market Mood (Australia): Westpac-Melbourne Institute sentiment fell to 80.6 as tax changes and higher rates hit confidence, while house-price expectations dropped sharply. Housing Demand Hit (UK): Bellway warns mortgage-rate rises tied to the Iran war are dampening demand, with reservations moderating in April and May. Dubai Buyer Strategy: Kat Black says Dubai’s maturing market rewards buyers who finish and upgrade homes, not just buy them, as ready stock tightens.
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