AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMortgage Market: UK lenders have cut mortgage availability for the first time in three years, tightening choice for homebuyers. First-Time Buyers: Andy Burnham’s proposed scheme could offer 2.5% deposits backed by 20% equity loans, but Bellway says it may weigh on the market initially, despite potentially lifting its annual homebuilding by around 10%. Flood Risk: The government plans performance certificates to rate property flood risk, while Flood Re is preparing a UK-wide resilience information platform. Housing Supply: Edinburgh leads Scotland for new-build completions, but its chief executive warns of a growing imbalance. In Wales, a Plaid Cymru MS says councils need more flexibility to buy empty homes, while keeping standards high for conversions.
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