Spain Housing Protests: Tens of thousands marched across Spain as lawmakers rejected key tenant protections and rental-price limits, with crowds in Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia demanding rent cuts, an end to evictions, and stronger rules against investment-fund buying. UK Planning & Reuse: Isle of Wight officials have seen fresh plans to demolish part of the historic Mill End Mill area in Waterfoot and replace it with new light industrial and storage units, after earlier conversion ideas stalled. AI in Homebuying: A D.C. buyer used AI to interpret an inspection report and estimate repair costs, showing how buyers are pairing AI speed with local agent judgment. Madrid Eviction Case: Spain’s housing unrest also drew fresh attention from a decades-old mortgage dispute tied to Maricarmen Abascal, resurfacing through BOE records. US Multifamily Financing: A $67.5M loan has closed to complete Meridia Brownstones Phase II in Rahway, clearing the way for 200 rental units by late 2028. San Diego ADU Fallout: Lawsuits and defaults continue around a developer accused of exploiting San Diego’s ADU incentives, with reports of abandoned homes and squatters. California Housing Policy: Proposition 45 would overhaul CEQA to speed approvals for housing and infrastructure, while critics warn it could tilt power toward developers. Construction Tech: India’s CREDAI is highlighting robots for safer, more precise construction as AI hubs showcase faster delivery for urban growth.