Housing Policy & Costs: Britain’s build slowdown is getting worse: planning consents and starts are down sharply, and it now costs about £76k more to build than in 2020, with higher build costs and falling prices making projects “not add up.” Market Watch: Australia’s auction clearance rates have plunged, with Sydney and Melbourne showing weak results and experts warning price falls could spread beyond the usual hotspots. First-Home Access: South Australia is rolling out a first-home buyer-only neighbourhood in Adelaide’s north, with capped pricing for eligible buyers and enabling infrastructure already underway. Legal & Regulation: India’s Madras High Court struck down a Tamil Nadu registration rule that let sub-registrars block property registrations, saying registration should not decide property rights. Property Finance: A Bahrain Parliament panel is studying an instalment sales bill that would require seller licensing, written contracts, and clearer buyer protections (property sales excluded). Smart Home Tech: Quectel launched an NXP-based module supporting Wi‑Fi 6, BLE 5.4, Zigbee and Thread, pushing interoperability for Matter-style ecosystems. Local Listings: A two-bedroom home in Newport (UK) is on the market with an EV charging point, while a Georgian-era Corbridge property and a Dalkey villa-style detached home are also featured for buyers.