AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMortgage Rates: U.S. 30-year fixed rates climbed to 6.76% (Freddie Mac), the highest in 14+ months, squeezing buyer budgets and keeping sales sluggish. Housing Market Pulse: New Zealand’s August sales fell 13% year over year to 5,430, with listings down and days to sell rising—signaling caution as stock builds. Rental Watch: Rents are edging higher as new projects come online (Macau reports higher Taipa/Coloane rents; Taipa up 1.16% y/y). Policy & Savings: New Zealand’s Opportunity Party floated “KiwiSaver 2.0” with 12% tax-exempt contributions and no first-home withdrawals. Buyer Caution: A Sydney investor says a tax change cut her borrowing power after she signed, forcing her to unwind a deal. Local Listings Reality Check: A fire-ravaged historic property in Victoria hit the market for about $99k–$105k, but it’s uninhabitable and needs major work plus heritage approvals. Security/ID Rules: England and Wales plan to accept digital age proof for alcohol checks, reducing the need to carry physical ID.
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