AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHousing Market Watch (UK): Nationwide says UK house prices were broadly flat in June (0.0% month-on-month) but annual growth picked up to 2.2%, with mortgage approvals falling amid Middle East uncertainty and higher energy costs. Buyer Rules (Australia): New anti-money laundering checks now require real estate agents to verify identity, sanctions status, and beneficial owners for trust/company deals before listings or offers can move forward. Local Downturn (Australia): Sydney’s slump deepened, with PropTrack showing values down and auction clearance rates under 50% for weeks, raising risks for first-home buyers on low-deposit schemes. Financing Push (UAE): Sobha Realty and National Bank of Umm Al Quwain signed an MoU to offer preferential mortgages for off-plan purchases, aiming to keep homeownership accessible. Market Signals (UAE): One analyst expects a steadier supply and stronger demand to lift prices over the next six months, with rental yields still running high. New-Build Supply Crunch (UK): A “new-build drought” report finds many English local authorities building far fewer homes than in 2020-21, with some areas seeing completions collapse. Homebuyer Practicalities: Guidance highlights how to replace lost sale deeds and what to expect from home inspections and repairs.
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