AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHousing Pipeline Watch: Australia’s Property Council says April dwelling approvals cooled 3.4% nationally, with NSW down 9.5%, as Budget uncertainty and rising costs make builders more cautious. Market Data: New Zealand’s Land Registry reported May building-unit sale/purchase agreements at 8,537 (-1.8% vs April) but +32.5% year-on-year, with residential consideration up to $65.6B (+71.5% y/y). Local Property Impact: Essex Town and Essex Junction in Vermont mailed new reappraisal values after a 2023 restart, triggered by the state’s appraisal ratio rule. Affordability Pressure: An economist warns Labor’s housing tax changes could push recent first-home buyers into negative equity, especially those using small deposits. Real Estate Deals & Governance: Saudi’s Al Ramz agreed to buy remaining units in the Qurtuba 2 fund, moving from 23% to full control of a mixed-use Riyadh project. Planning & Use Rules: A Lake District Bowness short-term holiday let appeal failed, with enforcement upheld and the use required to stop. Lifestyle With a Housing Angle: Prime Day is set for June 23–26, and retailers are leaning into home and essentials discounts as buyers plan for summer.
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