AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDeveloper Fallout: Sydney’s Bathla Group has stood down 200+ workers as administrators secure only short-term funding, with construction paused on many of its 45 sites and thousands of apartment buyers still stuck with partially built homes. Housing Affordability: Australia’s home affordability hit a record low, with industry warning governments must boost building and better match first-home incentives to supply. Market Signals: Seoul apartment auctions are cooling, with fewer units selling and prices slipping below appraised values in some cases, while Seoul prices keep rising for a record stretch—pushing calls for faster supply. Policy & Planning: China’s new home-presale rules could cut land sales receipts by about 30%, deepening pressure on local government finances. Homebuyer Reality Check: A “Bank of Mum and Dad” effect is growing in Australia, with nearly a third of homeowners relying on family help for deposits or mortgage support. Local Listings: In the UK, a Penrith market roundup highlights multiple homes under £395,000, including options suited to first-time buyers and buy-to-let investors.
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