Local Tax Relief Watch: St. Louis County voters will weigh a new property tax for senior services this November, with the proposal set at 5 cents per $100 of assessed value to fund in-home support and address older-adult homelessness. Homebuyer Tools & Costs: A UK mortgage survey says purchase demand ticked up in Q2, but lenders expect it to cool later this summer. First-Time Buyer Pathways: In the UK, some lenders are starting to consider rental payment history when assessing mortgage affordability, potentially widening options for renters with limited deposits. Real Estate Tech: Roomvu launched AI-built “Engage Pages” that turn social clicks into booked appointments for agents and mortgage pros. Market Snapshot: New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 slid as investors digested spectrum plans and weaker sentiment, while house-price data showed a third monthly decline. Luxury Deals: In Mumbai, Akshay Kumar sold two Mulund West apartments for Rs 12.38 crore, about a 38% gain since 2017. Housing Supply & Planning: Peterborough’s Monkstone House in City Road is set for an upward conversion to 65 apartments after new plans were submitted. Rent Control Debate: A Reuters op-ed argues rent control is needed to rein in corporate landlords and protect affordability.