Australia’s Housing Outlook: Westpac warned of the country’s steepest housing downturn in nearly two decades, forecasting a 10.9% price drop by March 2027 as annual impairment charges more than doubled to A$864 million. GCC Investment: Arcapita plans to invest another $1.5 billion in industrial and logistics property across the Gulf over the next two years, focusing on new developments and acquisitions. India Loan Probe: The Enforcement Directorate has opened a case against Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra over an alleged ₹1,322-crore loan fraud involving LIC Housing Finance; Zee Entertainment said the matter does not affect its operations. Bhubaneswar Housing: The development authority extended applications for its 496-flat Ekamra Residency project to November 30 and revised deposit-refund and interest terms to align with RERA rules, after receiving fewer than 200 applications. Phoenix Property Boom: TSMC’s $265 billion campus is driving investment, rising rents and construction in north Phoenix, while also creating tensions with residents and unions. Portugal Affordability: After housing protests and camp evictions, the housing secretary said she remains open to meeting organizers as pressure grows over the country’s housing crisis.