AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoScottish First-Time Buyer Boost: Scotland is set to launch the First Homes Fund, offering up to £10,000 towards a deposit on homes up to £300,000, with applications expected to open by the end of June and the government taking an equity stake instead of charging interest. UK Housing Cooling: Nationwide reports house prices fell 0.6% in May and annual growth eased to 1.7%, pointing to a tougher market for buyers as mortgage and living costs bite. Mortgage Advice Push: Paradigm Mortgage Services wants mandatory regulated advice for all first-time buyers, arguing recent FCA changes and consumer vulnerability make advice essential. International Capital Watch (Scotland): Knight Frank says French investors have bought about £183m of Scottish commercial property since November, adding to £450m+ since 2024. Security & Property Crime: City of London Police shut down an illegal streaming data centre in Farnborough, seizing £1.2m of equipment and disrupting thousands of illicit streams. Local Property News: Oxford’s Oxford Artisan Distillery plans to reopen on its original site in Headington, with an opening date targeted for June 2027.
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