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WHAT'S NEXT?: The number of smart homes is expected to grow further and by 2020 it is expected 46.2 million homes in the US and 44.9 million in Europe will be classed as smart homes. By 2022 there could be nearly 500 smart devices that can be connected to a smart home.

• [New] Home healthcare settings are anticipated to be the fastest-growing segment, fueled by federal policy priorities favoring community-based care delivery and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Enhancing Oncology Model promoting home-based clinical monitoring. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Home buying and building will remain on ice throughout much of 2026 and into 2027. KPMG
• [New] Within the U.S., drought conditions have caused severe disruption to needed housing development in drought-prone areas. ClimateCheck
• [New] The residential segment is the anticipated to grow at a fastest CAGR of 4.5% from 2026 to 2034 owing to the ongoing housing shortage and the shift towards single family home construction. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The ENVISION blueprint shows that homes, both new and old, can play an important role in improving health and wellbeing while also reducing energy costs and emissions. UKAuthority
• [New] Social housing landlords will be able to evict domestic abuse perpetrators under a new bill, which will also increase the length of tenancy required before residents qualify for the right-to-buy scheme from three to 10 years in England. The Guardian
• [New] The New South Wales government said it will increase the maximum capacity for outdoor events from 5,000 to 6,000 for low- and medium-scale events, and from 6,000 to 7,000 for major events, as part of changes to the Sydney Opera House. The Guardian
• [New] Purpose-built, easy-to-use home humanoids will become widely available in 2027-2028. Robozaps
• [New] 467 solar and storage projects have permits pending and are vulnerable to politically motivated delays or cancellations, further noting that if federal permitting bottlenecks persist, household electric bills will continue to rise and China will surge further ahead in the race for AI leadership. Energy-Storage.News
• [New] Younger Australians, still building, will feel the shift more acutely, whether through housing access or investment returns. The Guardian
• [New] Groceries and household essentials will be a real focus of 2026's event, with produce, hot dog buns and meats for as low as $1, and 50% off some personal care items. PYMNTS.com
• [New] The Department of Agriculture (USDA) now expects food-at-home prices - government-speak for groceries - to increase by 3.2% in 2026, almost double what it forecasted in January. PYMNTS.com
• [New] Year-over-year spending on home renovation and repair will rise by 2.4% in early 2026 before easing to 1.9% in the third quarter of next year. Joint Center for Housing Studies
• [New] Economists have predicted a slight fall in house prices in 2026 under the weight of interest rates, the federal budget's tax reforms and declining household confidence. The Guardian
• [New] Interest rates are the main influence on the speed of price growth, when asked on Insiders about projections house prices could fall up to 10% from their peak before steadying and rising again. The Guardian
• [New] First home buyers who recently purchased using the Albanese government's 5% deposit scheme are most at risk of falling into financial stress, since they borrowed large amounts and have seen mortgage rates rise and, in Sydney and Melbourne, home prices fall. MacroBusiness
• [New] Florida counties like Palm Beach and Miami-Dade have numerous homes worth more than $250,000 and even $500,000, meaning they likely will not face as sharp a decline in revenue. Insurance Journal
• [New] Target 9 b: By 2031, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander households: within discrete communities receive essential services that meet or exceed the relevant jurisdictional standard. AIHW Indigenous HPF
• [New] By 2050, 92% of homes will overheat, peak river flows will be up to 45% higher and water supply shortfalls could exceed five billion liters per day. / UK Engineering and Technology Magazine
• [New] Australia's undersupply of homes will push prices back up once interest rates ease and the tax shock passes. The Guardian
• Home healthcare settings are emerging as the fastest-growing end-user segment through 2033, as aging populations increase demand for remote rehabilitation and assisted living solutions. Persistence Market Research
• The NT Remote Housing Federation Funding Agreement will deliver up to 2,700 new homes and aims to halve overcrowding in 73 communities and 27 Town Camps. / Australia AIHW Indigenous HPF

Last updated: 13 June 2026