Housing Slump Watch (Australia): Australia’s home prices fell for a sixth straight month in September, down 1.1% nationally and 5.2% from the March peak, with Brisbane and Sydney leading the declines as higher borrowing costs and weaker demand bite. Buyer Demand Shift (Perth): Perth searches are trending toward “space” over beach views, with pools, granny flats, land and workshops topping lists. First-Time Buyer Push (UK): A new “Your First Home” plan would let eligible buyers put down just 2.5%, aiming to boost demand and spur more new homes. MLS Legal Fight (US): California’s CRMLS says it’s preparing counter-legal action against Compass over private listing marketing rules, setting up a major antitrust-style showdown. Affordability Angle (US): Zillow finds newly built homes are now cheaper per square foot than existing homes in about one-third of major markets, giving buyers more leverage as builders cut prices. Deal & Finance (Commercial/REIT): Investor Irenic Capital challenges IRT’s planned acquisition of Centerspace, arguing the move swaps a strong Sun Belt portfolio for lower-growth markets. Property Moves (Miami): Billionaire Ken Griffin closed the $1.1B purchase of Mana Wynwood, clearing the way for a Carnegie Mellon campus.