AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRates Watch: Australia’s cash-rate stays at 5.25% as the RBA warns inflation won’t return to target until late 2027, keeping mortgage pressure on households. AI in Lending: New Experian data shows most Australian financial institutions are using agentic AI for underwriting support, but only 3% say their data is fully ready—so faster decisions may still be constrained. Data-Center Demand & Risk: Investors are chasing AI data-center growth, while regulators and communities grapple with power, water, and local impacts. Rental Compliance Tools: Seattle launched a faster online request portal for rental regulation questions, aiming to cut delays for landlords and property managers. Housing & Climate Stress: A wildfire-smoke series looks at how buyers are factoring health risk into home decisions. Commercial & Senior Living: Sydney cleaning firms are leaning harder into sanitisation; Mesa’s Brookdale East Arbor earned a “Heart Health” assisted-living designation. Deals & Development: GO Residential REIT plans to acquire 27 properties from H&R REIT, expanding its New York Metro and Sunbelt focus. Project Delivery: Twickenham Riverside redevelopment is advancing with superstructure work underway and more visible progress.
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