AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPolicy & Development: Metro Manila’s IT ecozone bottleneck may ease after the PEZA moratorium on new applications was lifted for IT parks and centers, with pending projects including Ayala Land’s ARCA South 1 and developments in Taguig and Makati—potentially unlocking more PEZA-compliant office supply. Lending & Market Liquidity: Msquared Capital named a new India growth leader, saying private credit demand is strong as banks tighten and borrowers seek certainty against complex real-estate-backed needs. Housing Demand Signals: Toronto condo listings under $300K are drawing attention as days on market rise and buyers get more leverage; Minnesota also reports renewed momentum with higher listings and pending sales, though affordability remains a hurdle. Commercial Real Estate Finance: Digital Core REIT reported flat distributions and occupancy near full capacity, while utilities costs pressured income—an example of how operating expenses still matter even in stable leasing. Risk & Regulation: A recurring theme across markets: regulators and lenders are tightening scrutiny, from loan processing issues to new rules shaping what gets built and where. Community & Land Security: Hawaiʻi’s Lahaina Community Land Trust highlights how land-protection models can counter displacement pressures after major disasters.
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