AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHousing Policy & Planning: Mumbai’s BMC rezoned a Versova fire-station plot for housing, raising fears that longer emergency response times could cost lives in a rapidly growing area. Construction Costs: Metro Manila building-material retail prices rose 2.1% in July—the fastest in over three years—pushed by faster increases in paints and related supplies amid global disruption. Real Estate Market Mood: New Zealand home buyers are feeling the pain of the post-2021 slump, with values far below peak levels. Tax & Cross-Border Assets: India opened FAST-DS 2026, a one-time disclosure window for small taxpayers to declare undisclosed foreign assets until Dec 31, 2026. Infrastructure & Land Use: Jordan’s parliament advanced a Real Property Law amendment that could expand uncompensated land-taking rules by redefining “road” to include railways. Global Mobility: Hong Kong is seeing more expats and entrepreneurs, with rising rentals in popular areas as work visas and new tenants increase. Property Safety & Health: Reports of bedbugs are climbing, with concerns they may spread antibiotic-resistant infections.
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