Property Tax Reform Pause: Philippines President Marcos asked Congress to defer the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA), pushing a smoother rollout after industry groups warned of added burdens for owners and businesses. Buyer-Friendly Shift in Australia: Domain data shows Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra moving toward more buyer-friendly conditions as supply rises, listings take longer to sell and discounts increase, even as distressed sales stay low. Tax Overhaul Debate in South Korea: President Lee Jae-myung said the government could revise its real estate tax changes amid backlash over higher costs for nonresident single-home owners and fears of rent and deposit hikes. Mortgage & Market Pressure in Australia: Commonwealth Bank flagged a 15% drop in mortgage applications since the federal budget, weighing on real estate stocks as markets also react to shifting rate-hike expectations ahead of US CPI. Local Housing Policy Fight (US): Evanston’s Quadrel Realty Group is challenging affordable-housing fines tied to missing required units at Hampton Parkway. Heat Changes Home Buying in France: Buyers increasingly avoid south-facing, poorly insulated homes and are prioritizing AC, shutters, pools, cross-ventilation and insulated roofs. Development Watch (US): Virginia Beach council voted 9-2 to sell the National Golf Course for a housing plan while keeping a public course, a move that drew heavy public pushback.