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China cuts mortgage rates to boost property market
China’s central bank cut mortgage rates to avert a crisis in the housing market. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) cut the prime rate (LPR) on 5-year loans by 1.5 points to 4.2%. China’s property market has been sluggish this year, with home sales declining for the 11th straight month and concerns about developer debt halting some projects.Iris, Greater China chief economist at ING Bank The central bank’s move “should alleviate existing mortgage borrowers’ concerns,” Pang wrote in a note Monday. BBC
India’s luxury home sales soar as pandemic concerns recede
India’s luxury home sales surged in the first half of 2022 as pandemic concerns receded, data from market analyst Anarock Property Consultants showed. About 25,680 luxury units have changed owners, compared to 17,740 in the On an annual basis, luxury home sales he increased 18.3%. “Developer discounts have made luxury properties very attractive to these buyers and his NRI. [non-resident Indians] We are also buying luxury homes in India because of the favorable exchange rate,” said Anuj Puri, chairman of the Anarok Group. business today
Regional price growth is split across Australian property markets
According to The Domain’s latest data, the Australian property market shows significant regional variation, largely due to affordability. In New South Wales, the median house price in the coastal town of Coffs Harbor fell 10.8% from the previous quarter, while the median house price in the town of Tumut rose 15.6% over the same period. Similarly, in Victoria, Melbourne’s Hobson Bay median price fell 8.2% in the last quarter, while in Gippsland he rose 14%. Nicola Powell, head of research and economics at The Domain, said: “Many of the regions with the biggest growth are starting to see the biggest price declines. There is a possibility that more localized situations are mixed, such as being circulated in the . domain
Historic Lake George, New York Mansion Hits Market For $23.5 Million
A historic waterfront mansion in Lake George, New York is on the market for $23.5 million. Tudor Revival House sits on over 31 acres overlooking mountainous landscapes and the waters of Lake George. It has 12,000 square feet of living space with 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. The Premier Properties Lake George listing, according to his agent James Casaccio, will allow 4 units per acre to be built on site, making it an ideal location for developers/investors. Times Union
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