AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoAnti-Corruption & Housing Finance: South Africa’s SIU secured a preservation order to freeze assets tied to a former Tembisa Hospital supply-chain official, attaching a R6.4m property and R1.8m pension amid alleged procurement corruption. Mortgage Pressure: In the U.S., the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.53%, while new-home sales fell 6.2% in April to a 622,000 annual pace—both signals that affordability is still tight for buyers. Buyer Demand Shifts: Perth buyers agents say interstate investors are increasingly steering toward new house-and-land in outer growth areas as federal budget changes reshape investor strategy. Policy for First-Time Buyers: Scotland’s First Homes Fund will open applications by late June, offering a £10,000 deposit contribution via shared equity. Market Costs & Taxes: A U.S. analysis finds property taxes rose in major metros from 2023 to 2024, adding strain for homeowners already hit by higher mortgage and insurance costs. New Builds for Modern Living: Kolter Homes expanded select South Florida floorplans with optional fifth-bedroom layouts aimed at multigenerational and work-from-home needs.
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