US Housing Bill: President Trump says he won’t sign the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, letting it become law anyway in protest over a voter ID bill. The measure targets zoning and permitting barriers, limits mega-investor single-family rental purchases, and updates federal housing programs—though experts warn it may not have “enough teeth” to quickly fix affordability. Malaysia Housing Data Push: Malaysia’s housing industry is calling for a more data-driven planning model, with proposals to integrate fragmented datasets and use AI/digital twins to match supply to local income and demand. Officials also say National Housing Policy 2026–2035 will set affordable price ranges using median household income data. Spain Market Slowdown: Spain’s home sales fell 7.3% in May, the fifth straight decline, blamed on a shortage of available listings despite steady demand. Local Development Watch: In England, plans for new housing face heavy opposition in Clitheroe (200 homes) and Lymm (up to 55 homes), with critics citing traffic, services strain, and loss of farmland character. Rent Pressure in NYC: Manhattan and Brooklyn rents hit new highs, with NYC affordability concerns escalating as supply lags demand. Gambia Land Sales: SSHFC rolls out plot sales for the Mandinaba Housing Estate, aiming to deliver about 1,000 affordable plots with infrastructure and a transparent allocation framework.