Affordable Housing (Ireland): Applications have opened for 24 new Cost Rental homes at Hearthfield, Mount Avenue in Dundalk, with rents set at €1,122 (two-bed) and €1,407 (three-bed) under the not-for-profit model designed to give long-term security for households under €59,000. Housing Demand & Policy (South Korea): President Lee Jae-myung’s approval fell to a record-low 44%, with housing tax changes a key concern—45% of respondents expect the proposals to hurt the housing market. Heat & Home Features (UK): UK searches for homes with air conditioning jumped 104% this summer as heatwaves intensify; experts say A/C can add 1–3% value, boosting comfort and buyer appeal. Local Redevelopment (US): Waukesha County expects to approve a purchase offer for the former UWM at Waukesha in September, with demolition targeted for 2027 as the 75-acre site moves toward mixed residential plans. Property Safety/Compliance (India): Haryana RERA (Gurugram) warned buyers to avoid unregistered projects and verify RERA registration details before booking or paying under pre-launch schemes. Strata Disputes (Singapore): A condo management fight over basketball hoop netting escalated into a legal case involving the MCST chairman and a resident, highlighting how small estate issues can turn into court battles. Market Sentiment (Australia): New ABS data shows investor loan declines in the June quarter, but experts caution it may not automatically translate into a surge of first-home buyers.