Housing Affordability Pressure: A new UN World Cities Report says homes are less affordable than 20 years ago, with renters hit hardest as prices rise faster than wages and supply lags behind demand. Australia Market Cooling: In Australia, auction clearance rates are sliding (51.1% across capitals), with investors pulling back as the federal budget and tax changes weigh on sentiment—though first-time buyers may see some relief later in 2026. Investor Rules Under Scrutiny (Australia): A housing affordability debate is heating up around negative gearing changes and whether disincentivising investors will push rents higher while making it harder for buyers to save. Buyer Safety Tip (Australia): A private investigator warns first-home buyers not to post photos in front of “sold” signs, since it can expose details like the agent and address. Greece Housing Reality Check: In Greece, most homes sold are older (over 75% are 20+ years old), pushing buyers to focus on renovation needs and energy upgrades. Financing for Global Buyers: America Mortgages says it’s closing U.S. luxury bridge loans for foreign nationals in as fast as eight business days, underwriting mainly on property value and exit plans. Ready-to-Move Financing (Egypt): Beltone Mortgage teamed with Coldwell Banker Egypt to offer fast, flexible mortgages for ready-to-move units, with approvals in about three days. EV Charging Tariff (Kenya): Kenya Power is moving more EV owners onto a cheaper e-mobility tariff by identifying home/work chargers on standard meters.