AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHousing Market Stress (New Zealand): Cotality NZ says mortgage lending has nearly stalled and the share of homes selling at a loss hit 13.1% in Q2, the highest since 2012, with investors hardest hit as resale profits slide. Luxury Real Estate (Thailand): Asset World is investing about THB 2.9bn in a new ultra-luxury Plaza Athénée on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya, set to open in 2028 as part of a wider riverside hotel network. Branded Residences (Singapore): Savills reports Singapore’s branded residences remain ultra-prime, with luxury brands dominating 75% of the pipeline and only limited supply supporting growth forecasts. Urban Policy (U.S.): Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson rallies for a tenant protections ordinance ahead of City Council votes, pushing stronger local rules as renters face a more expensive rental market. Planning & Infrastructure (Australia): NSW will fast-track datacentre assessments to 75 days for projects meeting “world-class” energy, water and environmental standards, aiming to manage community concerns over power and land use. Climate Risk (UK): Building experts warn traditional British homes are vulnerable to wildfire-driven roof fires as embers and heatwaves overwhelm older roof designs. Resort Finance (U.S.): The Greenbrier Resort’s ownership drama appears to be resolved after the Justice family finalized a deal with Kennedy Lewis Investment Management, moving the case toward regulator approval.
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