Housing Policy & Politics (Australia): New analysis from Cotality challenges the idea that property investors drive price growth, finding owner-occupier-dominated suburbs delivered stronger long-term unit gains (up 99% from 2010-2026 vs 65% in investor-heavy areas), undercutting the rationale behind Australia’s recent investor tax push. Local Housing Market (UK): In the West Midlands, sellers are cutting prices hard—Alcester homes saw an average 5.32% drop (about £25,813) after long time-on-market, with Church Stretton hit hardest at -12.94%. Affordability & Supply (Canada): Alberta’s laneway homes are gaining traction as a cheaper way to add housing and help older homeowners stay put, while also creating space for multigenerational living. Buyer Risk (UK): Trading standards warns bidders to be cautious with online property auctions after complaints about repeated failed sales, tied-up deposits, and hard-to-access legal info. Renters vs Landlords (UK): Despite predictions of a landlord exodus, new data suggests fewer homes are being listed after recent rental use, and landlord purchases are edging back above sales. Property Deals (US): A La Grange single-family home sold for $1.12M; Elmhurst closed at $1.24M; Wheaton at $1.75M; Woodridge at $1.3M—showing steady demand for well-located suburban homes. Design Critique (UK): A £1.2M-plus newbuild estate near Bristol remains largely unsold after critics mocked the look as “oversized sheds” and “soulless” compared with local homes.