AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTax Shock in Australia: Prime Minister Albanese’s budget moves to wind back investor tax breaks—restricting negative gearing to brand-new homes and replacing the 50% capital gains discount with inflation indexation—has sparked a split reaction, with experts warning it won’t quickly “open floodgates” for first-home buyers. Construction & Costs: Moody’s says UAE developers’ liquidity should keep building going, but Strait of Hormuz disruption could raise material costs and delay projects. Local Planning Friction: In the UK, a 1,300-home Bushey plan faces a major hold-up after National Highways objections tied to M1 safety and reliability. Housing Pressure Points: In the US, Missoula residents question whether Midtown Commons will be truly attainable for lower-income households, while Boston’s Housing Authority was fined over repeated elevator problems. Workforce Pipeline: Vermont’s Construction Academy is expanding from apprenticeship into broader pre-apprentice training to feed the trades.
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