Energy-efficiency rules hit real estate investing: European funds are increasingly treating inefficient buildings as a financial risk, and Turkey is set to require energy and life-cycle certificates for large new projects from Jan 1, 2027—pushing malls, hotels, hospitals and schools toward lower-carbon upgrades. Interest-rate pressure on housing: South Africa’s Reserve Bank is expected to lift rates, with analysts warning higher borrowing costs will cool new home demand. Global housing affordability alarm: A UN report says up to 3.4 billion people lack adequate housing, with affordability stress rising as cities grow faster than supply. Local property & construction signals: Bengaluru’s “Greater Whitefield” is gaining momentum as infrastructure investment reshapes land values; in India, Rise Infraventures reported strong FY26 brokerage-driven growth. Buyer beware on contracts: A real estate explainer highlights how termination fees can make or break deals, depending on transaction risk and buyer information. MENA/Europe lifestyle demand: Footgolf is being launched in the Philippines, showing how leisure concepts can create new destination pull. Urban safety headlines: Mumbai saw a major Colaba Causeway fire and a fatal Khar Danda fishing-boat capsizing.