AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUK Housing Watch: Halifax says the average UK home price slipped 0.1% in May to £298,806, with annual growth at just 0.5% as Iran-war uncertainty keeps borrowing costs high. Renters’ Rights: The UK’s Renters’ Rights Act (from May 1) ends no-fault evictions and limits rent hikes, but a new study warns more tenants may need guarantors to pass affordability checks. Mortgage Rules: A common FHA question is getting a reality check—most borrowers can’t hold two FHA loans at once when the first home is being turned into a rental. Short-Term Rental Pressure: In Chicago’s 20th Ward, short-term rental licenses are up sharply near the Obama Presidential Center, raising fears that affordability is getting squeezed. Local Listings: Greenville’s Hidden Hills Drive is seeing luxury activity, including a $1.4M Charleston-style home that went contingent after 11 days. Construction Costs: A builder in Washington state says energy and permitting rules are adding major time and cost to new homes. Global Signals: Dubai’s residential market cooled in May, while China’s luxury developers are shifting toward smaller, downtown projects.
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