Housing Policy Shock (Australia): Federal budget property tax changes could cut housing construction by 10,700 homes by 2029-30, with industry groups warning rents may rise about $10 a week. Social Housing Momentum (Bahrain/US): Bahrain’s Social Housing Sector Innovation Summit locks in major bank and real estate sponsors, while HUD’s Innovative Housing Showcase lines up exhibitors on the National Mall. Local Housing Pressure (US): Southern Indiana’s main homeless shelter reports near-capacity demand, and Waltham, Massachusetts keeps Section 8 payment standards at 110% of Fair Market Rents. Affordability Push (Albania): Albania launches “Rilindja 2.0,” targeting 4,000 young couples with low- or zero-interest loans plus broader social rental and informal-settlement programs. Regulation vs Supply (EU): The EU proposes tighter rules for Airbnb-style rentals in housing-stressed areas, aiming to restrict non-primary use where impacts persist. Construction & Costs (US/Global): Oregon orders a statewide pause on new data center development on public-land approvals; meanwhile, insurance strain is blamed for deal failures across the US West. Development Watch (US): A $300M Louisville project plans 785 homes near Parklands of Floyds Fork, and Fort Worth advances a 51-acre east-side housing rezoning. Market Signals (US/Canada/Australia): Northern Nevada policy is spotlighted, CMHC flags slowing construction, and Sydney’s $1.8B residential project faces slower sales.