AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoUAE Macro & Real Estate Demand: The UAE’s real GDP rose 6.2% in 2025 to AED 1.9T, with non-oil GDP up 6.8% to AED 1.5T—supporting the country’s diversified growth push that underpins property demand. Mortgage Costs: Freddie Mac reports the 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.53% (highest in nine months), a fresh headwind for homebuyers as rates track higher bond yields tied to oil and inflation expectations. U.S. Housing Supply Pressure: Regional data shows April home sales slowed on Highway 11 as listings stayed far below historical norms, even as average prices edged up. Policy & Affordability: Melbourne renters face forecast rent hikes that could erase promised tax relief, with supply constraints and investor cost-recovery cited. Regulation & Disputes: MahaRERA rejected a broker’s 2% commission claim in a Santacruz West flat deal, saying the dispute falls outside RERA’s adjudication scope. Global Capital & Assets: The U.S. seized about $1B in Iran-linked crypto, with Treasury also pointing to targeting overseas real estate and other assets tied to diverted funds. Local Development: Hays, Kansas commissioners questioned a CDBG grant for a downtown renovation into Airbnb units, highlighting scrutiny of public money for private projects.
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