AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHousing Costs: The Bank of Canada raised its key rate to 2.5%—the first increase in more than three years—warning that higher borrowing costs and affordability pressures will weigh on home sales and construction. Rental Market: In the UK, a planned tax increase on rental income could push rents higher and discourage new landlords, the budget watchdog warned. Miami rents rose 2% year over year in September, led by Coral Gables, Miami Beach and Downtown, even as apartment insurance costs fell sharply. Development: Prosper, Texas, approved zoning for The Marco, a proposed $2 billion, 143-acre village with homes, shops, hotels and a 15-acre lagoon; additional agreements are still needed before construction can proceed. Building Safety: Following deadly building collapses, Uganda’s real estate and construction leaders are calling for stricter inspections, universal licensing and accountability for site supervisors.
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