AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPolicy Pressure on Big Property Deals: Malaysia’s Lim Guan Eng is urging PM Anwar to cut back a new rule requiring 50% Bumiputera equity for GLC/GLIC purchases over RM20m, arguing it should stay at the earlier 30% level—especially since it also hits EPF-linked deals. Political Fallout in Retail: Starbucks Korea’s “Tank Day” tumbler promo has blown into a full election-season fight, with calls for boycotts and accusations of political “state violence.” Housing Affordability Reality Check: Massachusetts coverage spotlights how red tape is choking both ADUs and new single-family supply, while a separate study warns that mortgage approvals increasingly hinge on income stability—hurting gig and hourly workers. Local Housing Costs Under the Microscope: Manchester’s Beetham Tower probe continues as leaseholders face years of unresolved glass-panel repair issues and potential £23m remedial costs. Market Signals: Qatar’s residential prices look steady in Q1, with villa momentum stronger than apartments.
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