AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRetail Momentum: Skims is set to land in New Zealand via Auckland’s Faradays, a high-profile signal that global brands still see physical stores as a must-have experience—not just a showroom. Sustainability & Tech: UK property tech firm Cotality joined the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals to push clearer sustainability benchmarking across the property lifecycle. Smart City Infrastructure: Tallinn’s Solintel won €30,000 to deploy energy-independent smart bus stops, pairing renewables with real-time transit info and remote management. Housing Policy Debate: Australia’s Labor says scrapping negative gearing and changing capital gains tax won’t meaningfully fix affordability—blaming the real issue on too few homes. Local Friction Points: In Lockport, residents are pushing back on a proposed data center, citing impacts on values, noise, pollution, power costs, and water use. Property & Risk Watch: South Africa buyers are walking away from overpriced listings as debt pressure rises, while Mumbai continues to see infrastructure and safety headlines, from flyover maintenance handovers to traffic incidents.
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