China Real Estate: China’s top developers reported contracted sales of CNY 1.8T for the first seven months, with the decline easing even as July hit a seasonal slowdown—policy makers are pushing to “stabilize” the market. Seoul Housing Enforcement: Seoul’s government referred an apartment resident to prosecutors over KakaoTalk price-fixing, where messages urged neighbors not to list below set prices. Local Housing Politics: Honolulu’s empty-homes tax proposals failed again by a single vote, as city leaders refuse to even study the idea despite advocates saying it could bring vacant homes to market. Homebuyer Reality Check (UK): UK property sales in June edged up, but homes are still taking longer to sell and price growth remains subdued—advisers urge buyers to strengthen deposits. Insurance & Cottages (Canada): Ontario cottage owners are rethinking wildfire coverage as insurers stress that “fire is fire,” but cottage policies can vary widely by risk. Mortgage/Banking (Australia): Westpac completed the RAMS mortgage sale to a Pepper-led consortium, continuing the shift toward simpler bank structures. Market Mood (US): Pennsylvania’s median sale rose to $340,000 (+6.2% YoY) as inventory shortages keep affordability under pressure. Luxury Deals (Dubai): BXB Estates says it closed a record AED 110M villa sale at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Construction Pipeline (UK): David Wilson Homes began an 184-home estate phase with 40% earmarked for affordable rent and shared ownership. Property Rights (UK): Experts outline what homeowners can and can’t do in neighbor parking disputes, hinging on whether a dropped kerb is a licensed crossover.