Housing Demand & Policy (Cyprus): Cyprus’ “Renovate-Rent” idea to unlock vacant homes is struggling to attract applicants, with only 84 applications so far against a target of 1,000 units. Commercial Leasing (India): Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan leased nearly 6,000 sq ft of office space in Mumbai’s Andheri West for Rs 17 lakh per month (rising to Rs 19.55 lakh after three years) under a five-year deal. Developer Financing (India): Bengaluru residential developer Assetz filed confidential IPO papers with SEBI via the pre-filing route, aiming to raise about Rs 1,200 crore. New Supply (South Korea): Four housing complexes will offer 3,034 homes nationwide in the first week of August, including “The Sharp Tricent” in Busan. Affordable Housing (US): Johns Island, South Carolina, is moving toward more affordability as nearby complexes face renovations or redevelopment after Esau Jenkins Village opened for low-income seniors. Construction Constraints (UK): England’s housing push is at risk from water shortages and aging infrastructure, with officials warning they “cannot magic up more water.” Wellness Design (UAE): Dubai luxury developers are being urged to make wellness-focused home design the new standard, not a premium add-on. Security & Housing Sites (UK): Police and local authorities are scrutinizing asylum housing timelines tied to RAF Barnham, citing operational disruption concerns. Infrastructure (Kyrgyzstan/China corridor): Kyrgyzstan’s transport ministers inspected the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway works, including tunnels and bridges, as construction continues.