Housing Policy & Finance: Greece unveiled a 2026–2035 National Housing Policy Strategy with 50 measures, including faster permits, cheaper mortgages via “My Home,” reduced VAT for affordable/social builds, and a new Golden Visa for long-term lease portfolios. Affordable Housing Push (US): Falls Church advocates want the Virginia Village project to reserve at least half the units for households at 30% AMI or below, arguing current efforts skew toward higher-income renters. Construction & Planning Disputes (UK): Camden approved revised GRID/Heatherwick plans for the stalled O2 shopping-centre regeneration, cutting affordable homes to 100 in phase one after fire-safety-driven viability changes. Community Opposition (UK): Bromsgrove Golf Centre faces 537 objections as residents challenge a plan for 700+ homes. Urban Design (UAE): Abu Dhabi launched its “Livability by Design Framework” to embed walkability, mobility, public realm and accessibility into major master plans. Real Estate Capital Markets (Saudi/UAE): Al Salam Bank joined as joint lead manager for a $2.75bn Saudi SRC sukuk tied to housing finance; in Dubai Creek, Global Partners and Marriott announced branded residences (Westin and Renaissance). Construction Costs & Delivery (Northern Ireland): A Northern Ireland industry survey warns inflation is biting harder again, with housing starts at a record-low Q2 level. New Build Innovation (Scotland): A recycled-glass housing system won approval for a small affordable scheme near Dumfries, aiming for faster, low-carbon construction. Data Centers vs Housing Labor (US): US multifamily PropTech is projected to near $4bn by 2031 as systems consolidate, while reports warn data-center demand is pulling skilled workers away from homebuilding. Legal/Market Watch: New Mexico’s Supreme Court paused air-permit proceedings for Project Jupiter; New York homebuyers may qualify for payments from a $28.5m Keller Williams/RE/MAX settlement if claims are filed by Aug. 25.