AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMortgage Market Snapshot (NZ): New Zealand’s RBNZ data shows June mortgage commitments easing to 22,368 (down 2.1% from May) but still up 9.4% year-on-year, with average loan size slipping to $377,569; owner-occupiers lead (60.4% share) while investor lending fell 8.6% annually. First-Time Buyer Pressure (UK): Moneyfacts says 5% deposit first-timers face higher costs as the average 5-year fixed rate jumps to 6.07%, adding roughly £600 a year on a typical £250,000 loan. Buyer-Seller Stalemate (Europe): France’s notaires data points to a stabilising market with slower 2026 growth as buyer caution rises, while the Netherlands reports 12.5% of sellers cut asking prices in Q2 (avg -9.3%). New-Build Reality Check: Ventilation is becoming a must-have spec as tighter, more airtight homes trap moisture and pollutants. Risk & Readiness: A major Suffolk heathland fire is reported just four miles from Sizewell B, and emergency-prep guidance urges households to keep a dedicated kit ready. Luxury & Global Deals: Marbella’s ultra-luxury villa plan lines up 100 homes with a new investment partner, while Dubai added 24,800 residential units in H1 2026 as deliveries rise.
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