Legal Ruling: The Philippine Supreme Court said offers made by property sales agents aren’t “advertisements,” but buyers can still demand refunds when developers fail to issue contracts after initial payments—Empire East was ordered to return P130,000. Energy + Housing Costs: SOLRITE Energy is rolling out a solar-plus-storage “virtual power plant” program in Illinois, offering homeowners a 60 kWh battery with no upfront cost while the company finances and carries performance risk for 25 years. Developer Momentum: Hong Kong’s Henderson Land reported a 66% profit jump on strong sales, with most units at several new launches already sold. Second-Home Stimulus: Shanghai cut down-payment rules for second-home buyers (20% to 15% in suburban areas) and expanded provident-fund use, aiming to revive a struggling market. Inventory Crunch: Ireland’s second-hand market stayed tight as advertised listings fell again in July, especially under €350,000. Local Market Pressure: UK renters in Redditch saw private rents rise 8.5% year over year, squeezing move budgets. Infrastructure as a Selling Point: Palm Beach’s $128M underground utilities project is nearing 2027 completion, boosting storm resilience and curb appeal. Homebuying Supply Boost: India’s DDA opened bookings for 1,287 flats under Nagrik Awas Yojana 2026 in Narela with a 25% discount. Property Listings Watch: Seoul’s priciest Gangnam apartments saw sharp asking-price cuts after tax changes, but buyers haven’t rushed in.