AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMacro Backdrop: China’s April retail sales and factory output both slowed sharply, with retail up just 0.2% and industrial production at 4.1%, underscoring weak household demand and a property-linked drag on investment. US Legal & Housing: The Corporate Transparency Act faces a fresh Supreme Court challenge as the Community Associations Institute argues it unfairly sweeps in locally run, volunteer homeowner groups. Global Deals & Development: In Oman, Asyad signed its first usufruct deal with Nama Real Estate to build a 25,000 sq m business complex inside Muscat Airport Free Zone—smart offices, utilities, and investor support included. Asia Real Estate Momentum: Thailand is tightening scrutiny on “nominee” ownership, while Megaworld pushes provincial office growth with new towers in Bulacan, Bacolod, and Davao. Market Friction: UK home sales are taking longer—average time to move in hits 211 days—as buyer uncertainty and conveyancing capacity strain deals.
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