Market Pulse (India): ANAROCK says Mumbai Metropolitan Region led Q2 2026 with ~28,710 home sales, but demand is cooling (down 8% year-on-year). Policy Watch (Georgia, US): A fight over property taxes is spilling into the next phase after Democrats blocked GOP plans to swap higher sales taxes for lower property taxes. Collective Sale (Singapore): Balestier Centre’s freehold mixed-use site is up for collective sale at S$180m, with redevelopment potential and no land betterment charge. Foreign Buyer Rules (Saudi): Narrative Shapers launched a service to help Saudi developers sell to non-Saudis as foreign ownership rules roll out under Vision 2030. Overseas Land (Cyprus): Altamira is marketing a 235,657-sq.m seafront landholding in Larnaca for €21m, with options to buy by sections. Homebuyer Risk (South Africa): A deposit dispute highlights how deals can stall when property details (like garage extensions) aren’t properly registered after sale. Tech + Housing Demand (Global): Anarock data also flags housing sales down 6% across seven major cities in Apr–Jun, with demand shifting toward premium areas. Home Services Trend (Australia): Melbourne homeowners are removing pools faster, driven by maintenance costs and a push for usable outdoor space. Transaction Security (US): Mortgage rates remain higher than the COVID-era lows, pushing more owners to move or refinance via HELOCs.