AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHousing Market Watch (NZ): Quotable Value says New Zealand’s housing slowdown is spreading, with average dwelling values down 1.5% in the July quarter to $898,799; Auckland fell 2.2% and Wellington 3.2%, while Tauranga and Christchurch were among the few areas holding up. Home-Buying Reform (Policy): A new government consultation on home-buying and selling reform is being framed as a chance to fix a process that’s too slow and fragmented, with buyers judging success by clarity and confidence, not just tech. Mortgage Products (India): Kotak Mahindra Bank launched a “hybrid” home loan letting borrowers lock rates for 39, 52 or 65 months to manage EMI uncertainty. Affordability & Buyer Behavior (Australia): Gen Z is leaning into workarounds—buying with siblings or friends, staying with family longer, rentvesting, and choosing apartments—as prices and borrowing pressure reshape the path to ownership. International Buyers (US): Foreign purchases of US homes fell 14% year-on-year (April 2025–March 2026), with fewer buyers and lower total spend. Buyer Experience Tips: A piece on the “new home-buying mindset” highlights staying engaged after settlement, with brokers sharing market updates and lending tips to stay top of mind.
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