AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRenovation-first shift: Sri Lanka’s property buyers are increasingly choosing land with existing homes to renovate or extend, not ground-up builds, as construction and materials stay painfully expensive. Investor tax ripple: Australia’s budget housing tax changes are driving fresh demand for duplexes as buyers chase negative gearing and the 50% capital gains discount on new builds. Mortgage reality check: A new explainer weighs 20-year vs 30-year loans—lower total interest, but higher monthly payments and less flexibility with the shorter term. Market pressure points: In Memphis, days-on-market is rising (58 days, up 26% YoY) as more sellers skip traditional listings and cash offers gain traction. Tech + housing: Samsung’s new low-interest home loan for chip workers (1.5% fixed) could boost apartment demand in the semiconductor corridor. Buyer protection spotlight: Brooklyn is hosting a town hall on deed theft and estate planning to protect homeowners and generational wealth.
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