Real Estate Finance: Prime Litmus launched a Category-II real estate debt fund targeting Rs 1,000 crore (about $105m) for structured credit into under-construction projects across India’s major metros, aiming for 18–20% annual returns. Corporate Restructuring: China Fortune Land shares slid after naming a tech-and-real-estate consortium as restructuring investors, as the developer continues working through its debt crisis and delisting-risk warning. Housing & Energy Policy (EU): The EU is pushing to align housing and energy frameworks to tackle energy poverty and housing quality together, with a new NEB Facility call offering EUR 100m for affordable, efficient, accessible built environments. Construction & Transit (Asia): Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating procedures to start four urban railway lines, with multiple segments planned to begin in 2026 and target completion by 2030. Local Housing Delivery (US/Europe): Seattle’s social housing developer won expanded financing authority from a city committee, while RICS data suggests the UK housing downturn may be stabilizing as demand stops worsening. Planning & Community Impact: Atlanta proposed mandatory temporary pedestrian walkways during construction to prevent sidewalk blockages, and Daytona Beach advanced land-use code changes that could expand affordable housing incentives, including conditional ADU eligibility. Market Outlook: Global real estate revenue is forecast to top $4.9 trillion by 2031, alongside steady growth expectations for construction equipment through the decade.