AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMortgage Rates: U.S. 30-year fixed rates climbed for a third straight week to 6.76%, the highest in 14+ months, squeezing buyer budgets and keeping home sales sluggish. Luxury Auctions: Brisbane’s Ascot estate “Suthermere” sold for nearly $17m at auction, while Melbourne’s smallest “mini-mansion” in Richmond fetched $2.55m—both underscoring how buyers still chase standout character and upgrades. Buyer Costs & Market Mood: A new report flags investors exiting after negative gearing and capital gains changes, warning rents could rise as rental supply tightens. New Supply Push (Australia): Queensland’s Residential Activation Fund will fast-track 710 homes in South Burnett and Somerset with $70m+ in trunk infrastructure. Homebuying Practicalities: Tips circulated on how to avoid overpaying—whether it’s negotiating around inspection scares or timing price cuts as markets cool.
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