Short-Term Rental Crackdown: Chatham County, Georgia approved a temporary moratorium on new short-term vacation rental permits in unincorporated areas, pausing licenses until Nov. 7 while it rewrites longer-term rules. Global Port Development: Port City Colombo’s investor mix shows UAE leading at 19%, but South Asia—especially India—remains underrepresented, pushing officials to target new regional awareness. Social Infrastructure for Growth: Port City Colombo plans RFPs for an international university, hospital, and school to complete its shift from real estate buildout to institutional foundations. Smart Buildings & Tech: Hikvision Sri Lanka showcased AIoT for smarter, safer building operations at the Shaping Intelligence – Smart Building Summit 2026. Valuation Profession in Oman: Cavendish Maxwell’s Khalil Al Zadjali was appointed Vice President of ORA’s Valuation Committee as Oman’s property market enters a new growth phase. Water & Local Growth: Guntersville Water Board acquired Asbury Water, lifting Asbury’s growth freeze and adding 1,375 customers. Housing Finance Access: Bahrain’s Housing Ministry and Eskan Bank launched a mobile housing finance branch at City Centre, promoting Baiti digital services and on-the-spot consultations. Market Pressure from Costs: Singapore data centers face a 17% tariff spike, with fixed power contracts and lease pass-throughs delaying—but not eliminating—margin pressure. Affordability Policy Debate: Martha’s Vineyard advocates a modest transfer fee on high-end deals to fund affordable housing for local workers, urging lawmakers not to kill the proposal. Real Estate Fraud Watch: Albania-linked case files allege a Miami-based businessman used fake land documents tied to a Kushner resort plan, while Palau’s House Speaker faces misconduct charges tied to a mega-resort land lease.