Philippines Digital Payments: Landbank will waive transaction fees on eligible person-to-government payments via QRPh (including real property taxes and permits) from June 1 to Dec. 31, 2026, pushing more costs onto the state as the country modernizes fiscal services. Pakistan Property Tax Relief: Budget 2026-27 may cut withholding taxes on property purchases (236K) and sales (236C) for filers, while non-filers likely get no relief—an IMF-linked compliance push. UK Housing Pressure: A new opinion piece spotlights England’s “one million empty homes” and the rental crisis, arguing the housing system is failing both renters and would-be buyers. Ghana Tax Overhaul: Ghana’s tax enforcement is getting more data-driven with ITAS and Fiscal Electronic Devices, tightening audits and reducing tolerance for informal positions—important for anyone buying or investing in property. Australia Rates Watch: ASX sentiment stays cautious as markets weigh US-Iran ceasefire talks and upcoming central bank commentary that could affect housing affordability. Climate Risk for Property: FM launches a global hail hazard map, warning insurers and owners to plan for more frequent, severe hail damage to roofs and solar-equipped buildings. Albania Resort Clash: Violence around a Kushner-linked luxury tourism project raises fresh questions about coastal protection and long-standing land rights.