AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLuxury Market Buzz: Delta Goodrem’s name is tied to a potential $10m-plus off-market Brisbane mansion in Coorparoo, though the agent says no deal is confirmed and she’s also reportedly shopping in Sydney. Housing Supply Cost-Cutters: Australia’s Grattan Institute argues the country is building over $1bn a year in unused apartment carparks, pushing for fewer minimum parking rules and more street meters/restrictions to free up construction capacity for thousands of homes. EV Charging for Apartments: ChargePoint and OBE Power plan about 2,500 EV charging ports across North American multifamily properties, with OBE owning infrastructure so landlords avoid upfront cost and liability. Affordability Pressure, Policy Fallout: Australia’s proposed tax changes are expected to curb “rentvesting,” with negative gearing and capital gains discount tweaks making the strategy less attractive. Local Housing Moves: In Penryn, a settlement cuts a controversial affordable project roughly in half to 132 units (from 240) while traffic and safety discussions continue. Market Snapshot: Sarasota-Manatee sales are rising as inventory tightens, with single-family prices holding steady-to-up while condos/townhomes are mixed.
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