Capital Markets & CRE Finance: Sime Darby Property launched a RM1.25bn shariah-compliant closed-end fund to back build-to-suit-to-lease data centres plus industrial and logistics projects, with institutional backing including EPF and Great Eastern. Global Development Momentum: Cambodia’s Megakim World broke ground on Phnom Penh’s Time Square 9 & 11, while Dubai South hosted Dubai Land Department officials to showcase residential and commercial progress tied to the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033. Dealmaking & Expansion: EAC Properties is separating from KW Collective to expand as an independent CRE firm; Incuspaze bought iKeva in a 100% buyout to grow Hyderabad-Bengaluru workspace footprint. Affordability & Buyer Reality Checks: A homebuying quiz highlights a confidence gap among first-time buyers, and a viral example shows how “headline profit” can shrink after GST, stamp duty, registration, brokerage, maintenance and taxes. Policy & Governance: Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal announced a restructuring to cut deed-processing delays and plans a public “deed tracker” for sheriff-sale winners. Risk & Disputes: Albania suspended a Kushner-linked luxury island resort project after EU warnings, and Liberia’s Oniyama won a court order to transfer disputed land lots. Construction Costs: Cyprus builders report material costs up sharply, pushing up new-home prices.