Transit-Oriented Housing (Malaysia): Prasarana says it’s in the final stages of agreements for eight “people’s housing” projects near LRT/MRT corridors, with some already underway along the Ampang and Kelana Jaya lines. Housing Recovery (Malaysia): Malaysia reports 303 “sick” private housing projects in Peninsular Malaysia as of June 30, with 100 confirmed abandoned; a task force says 1,647 projects have been revived so far. Mortgage Offsets (Australia): ASIC review finds banks mishandled offset requests and compensation, with failures costing borrowers millions. Rental Pressure (Spain): Spain expands “tense rental market” areas to 317 municipalities, tightening rent increases and requiring urgent supply plans. Construction Costs (UK/Europe): Brenner Base Tunnel reaches a major milestone as tunnel bores connect, while Canadian wildfires and proposed US tariffs are pushing up wood-product prices and threatening housing affordability. Affordable Housing Delivery (Hawaii/US): Hawaii blesses the opening of Koa Vista II, a 97-unit middle-income rental project; in Nevada County, an RV long-term housing ordinance dies without motion. Regulation & Planning (Australia): The Productivity Commission backs sweeping planning reforms to ease the housing crisis, arguing red tape is a supply “handbrake.” Fraud Risk (Sri Lanka): Police arrest a company director over a promised-homes-and-land scheme, alleging 60% upfront payments with no construction and dishonoured refund cheques. Senior Housing Revamp (US): Columbia’s former senior tower reopens as “The Dylan” after $5m+ renovations, with pre-leasing already underway.