AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCourt & Costs: South Africa’s South Gauteng High Court ordered the sale of a Pretoria luxury home in Lombardy Estate after unpaid estate levies ballooned to about R681,777, with the HOA winning an additional R211,662 judgment. Housing Affordability Shock: Australia’s federal budget moves on negative gearing and CGT are expected to push prices down up to 10%, with Morgan Stanley warning the biggest investor-demand hit in decades. Mortgage Pressure: Westpac lifted most fixed home-loan rates effective May 22, while also raising term-deposit offers. Capital Markets for Housing: Sun Communities agreed to sell its UK assets (including Park Holidays) in an all-cash deal worth about $1.03B. Local Development Watch: Calimesa approved a one-year extension for a 120-unit townhome project, citing construction-cost and financing realities. Multifamily Deals: Spokane saw River City Apartments change hands for $5.95M, while a new $4M two-building apartment project broke ground nearby.
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