Global Economy: The IMF cut its 2026 growth forecast to 3% (from 3.5% earlier), blaming higher oil costs tied to the Iran conflict—an environment that can cool demand for property and construction. Portugal Housing: Portugal’s property market is still running hot, with median prices up 17.9% year-on-year and Lisbon’s prime districts pushing new-build prices toward €12,000 per sq m, driven by supply constraints. Gulf Capital in Portugal: After Golden Visa changes, Gulf sovereign and family-office money is still buying in Portugal—seeking governance and yield rather than residency stamps. Malaysia Housing Policy: REHDA wants a more data-driven housing quota system, arguing fragmented datasets should be integrated and used with AI/digital twins to spot supply-demand mismatches earlier. Oman Built Environment: IDFOman returns to Muscat in January 2027, spotlighting interior design and fit-out for developers and contractors. US Property Taxes & Stadiums: Indiana’s push to cut or eliminate property taxes could shift costs onto younger families, while Florida’s proposed tax cuts may threaten public funding plans for Tampa Bay’s Rays stadium. Canada Detached Homes: Canada’s detached market is seeing renewed momentum, with more communities reporting higher detached sales in the first half of 2026. Africa Elections & Property Risk: Kenya’s election violence risk is flagged as high for 2027, with past unrest already linked to property destruction. Real Estate Auctions: A KFC founder-related estate in Kentucky—Claudia Sanders Dinner House and Blackwood Hall—heads to auction with rare personal artifacts.