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• [New] Brisbane unit prices are expected to moderate from previously unsustainable double-digit growth, while house prices continue to grow at a pace similar to last year. Property Update
• [New] As well as households there is decline in demand from institutional investors - a reflection perhaps that US house prices are at record valuations and with high interest rates making it less attractive as an investment opportunity. Economics Help
• [New] Master plans for cities, transport corridors, and housing projects must account for rising heat risks over the next 20 to 30 years. Policy Circle
• [New] Interest rate sensitivity - With the Fed likely to cut rates later in 2025, interest-sensitive sectors like real estate and utilities may see renewed interest, while banks could face margin pressure. Stock Market News
• [New] Latinx communities house the heaviest polluting industrial facilities in Houston and, as a result, face the highest potential risk of adverse health effects due to exposure to a multitude of chemicals. Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog
• [New] San Pedro Sula presents a compelling real estate opportunity in 2025, with property prices remaining affordable compared to neighboring Central American cities while experiencing steady growth driven by urban renewal and industrial expansion. TheLatinvestor
• [New] While house prices have largely flatlined since the end of the stamp duty holiday, any Trump-related volatility that pushes down swap rates could improve affordability and rekindle momentum. Scottish Business News
• [New] Some economists predict 40-50% cumulative growth in house prices by 2030, with well-located properties historically doubling in value every 7-10 years. Bamboo Routes
• [New] Over the next 1-3 years, most analysts forecast sustained price appreciation driven by population growth, housing undersupply, and falling interest rates. Bamboo Routes
• [New] Housing Targets would have required every Virginia locality to increase their housing stock by at least 7.5% between 2027 and 2032, with localities required to develop housing growth plans using approved strategies like zoning reform or streamlined permitting. HousingForward Virginia
• [New] Housing Near Jobs aimed to legalize housing in office, commercial, and retail zones - exactly the high-opportunity areas where Virginia workers need affordable options most. HousingForward Virginia
• Urban construction could grow from $ 170-190 billion in 2023 to $490 billion by 2030, driven by rapid urbanization and demand for housing and infrastructure. Fortune India
• The City of Portland is seeking public input on the Affordable Housing Opportunities Project, a new initiative to expand opportunities for affordable housing development on sites owned by non-profit housing providers and public agencies. Portland.gov
• The House of Representatives has passed HR 2035, bipartisan legislation to increase the US-flag cargo preference shipping requirement to 100% for all cargoes procured, furnished or financed by the Department of Transportation. Bridgedeck - International Organization of Masters, Mat
• Brisbane unit prices are expected to moderate from the previously unsustainable double-digit growth, while house prices continue to grow at a pace similar to that of last year. Property Update
• We expect positive momentum in initial contacts, personalized tours and high conversion rates to permanent move-ins to continue through 2025, supported by strong demand resulting from accelerating demographic growth, shortages of long-term care beds, and fewer seniors housing construction starts. Yahoo Finance
• Long-term investors should consider Tijuana's strategic position as a manufacturing hub, limited land supply ensuring continued scarcity value, strong rental demand from cross-border workers, and projected population growth sustaining housing demand. TheLatinvestor
• Mexico's real estate sector is projected to reach 652 billion pesos in investments by the end of 2025, with Tijuana capturing a significant portion due to its strategic position. TheLatinvestor
• The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a bill which would rescind $1.1 billion in funding that had previously been appropriated to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Broadcast Law Blog
• The Trump White House, as well as the former Joe Biden administration, continue to fret that Australia is not doing its share and will call on America when crisis strikes for basic capabilities like missile defence systems at the very moment they are most in demand. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• Improved connectivity and increased housing availability can stimulate local economies and create new opportunities for small businesses across the UK. The Fintech Times
• Increasing global investor participation in the residential segment, along with a growing appetite for emerging segments such as life sciences and data centers, will further strengthen real estate investment in India. The Tribune

Last updated: 28 June 2025