AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHousing Market Cooling (UK/Ireland): Zoopla says three in five homes listed since January are still unsold, with sales agreed down 7% YoY as buyer demand drops 15% and mortgage costs bite. In Ireland, Sherry FitzGerald reports price growth has moderated in Q2 as supply improves, though shortages outside Dublin keep pressure on buyers. First-Home Buyer Policy Shock (Australia/UK): ACT’s plan to remove stamp duty for all first homebuyers could push demand into newer suburbs and lift prices, while a separate UK debate warns stamp duty changes won’t fix affordability. New-Build Buyer Legal Fight (UK): A class action could target major housebuilders over alleged anti-competitive information sharing, seeking up to £4.5bn in compensation for 700,000 buyers. Buyer Compliance Rules (Australia): New AML-style property rules may require buyers and sellers to provide ID and explain source of funds, aiming to curb money laundering. Local Market Snapshots (US): Ahwatukee sales were mixed in May, with one ZIP seeing fewer sales but faster turnarounds, while another saw more closings but longer days on market. Property Tech/Marketing: Brand Marketing LA expands with Zillow 3D Home Tours to help buyers preview homes online.
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