Housing Supply & Policy: South Gloucestershire Council is selling a former Hotpoint factory site near Bristol for £10m, aiming to deliver 190 homes with half marked affordable, plus commercial space and a public car park. Affordable Housing Pipeline: Jersey’s Development & Planning Authority is adding more affordable-build sites after an inspector’s feedback, including Springhurst House and land at Sandy Hook, as it prepares for a states debate. Construction & Risk: Kerala’s Wayanad tunnel road project was hit by a mudslide during monsoon rains, killing one and leaving seven missing; work was already suspended after landslide risk warnings. Global Build-Outs: Saudi construction activity accelerated in June, with residential the strongest segment, while Japan’s Shizuoka governor approved stalled maglev construction after environmental assurances. Market Signals: Croatia saw property sales drop 42% year-on-year even as prices rose 14%, pointing to tight supply and buyer caution. Project Finance/Deals: ESR and Mitsubishi’s unit will build two logistics/industrial facilities in Greater Jakarta (over $80m) with completion targeted for Q3 2027. Security & Real Estate: Explosions near a Damascus hotel during Emmanuel Macron’s visit highlighted heightened security risks around high-profile properties.