AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHousing Supply: South Korea plans six public housing zones near Seoul, targeting more than 76,700 homes. Madhya Pradesh’s draft policy proposes affordable rentals near workplaces, while Sydney’s interim plan backs more housing with infrastructure and affordability measures. Urban Renewal: In Harbin, residents financed the rebuild of a dangerous old apartment, completed in just two months. Market Pressures: Higher borrowing costs are weighing on buyers in the U.S. and Canada; U.S. mortgage rates have climbed to 7.59%, with home sales near historic lows. South Korea’s real estate project-finance-backed securities issuance plunged 98.3% in the third quarter. Investment: Private equity investment in Indian real estate fell 31% to $1.66 billion in the first nine months of 2026. Affordability: Thousands protested Portugal’s housing crisis, while Cape Town activists warn proposed “affordable” homes may remain out of reach for lower-income residents.
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