AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAffordability Squeeze: Scotland’s housing market is under pressure as higher mortgage rates and falling homebuilding leave buyers struggling to afford their next move. Agents report more failed sales and collapsed chains. Buyer Leverage: Australian auction clearance rates have fallen below 50%, while buyers are increasingly cautious ahead of a possible rate rise. In Spain, more buyers are negotiating down asking prices, though prices are not falling across the board. Timing a Purchase: Redfin says early November to mid-December could bring better deals and less competition in seven U.S. metros, including Tampa, Miami and Detroit. Housing Supply: Canberra will assess whether its proposed urban growth boundary could limit home construction and push prices higher. Unsafe Homes: Residents of an affordable housing complex in Virginia were evacuated after a failed safety inspection; a congressman is seeking a federal investigation.
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