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• [New] Dubai's National Housing Policy under Dubai 2040 allocated AED 65 billion to support Emirati housing over 20 years and emphasizes integrated communities, green areas, public services, recreational facilities, and diverse residential options for citizens (Dubai 2040, 2021). Frontiers
• [New] Africa's construction landscape is expected to grow considerably supported by investments in energy, transportation, and housing. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Homebuilding is an important indicator of a housing ecosystem because it signals how affordable homes will be over time. Business Insider
• [New] Simultaneously, global demand for energy, cooling, transportation, housing, and critical infrastructure is expected to continue rising alongside population growth and urbanization. World Peace Foundation
• [New] Despite challenges like economic instability and supply chain disruptions, Latin America's focus on affordable housing and infrastructure development will drive steady growth in the coming years. Market Data Forecast
• Melbourne's strong population growth and ongoing housing shortages should support a sharper recovery from 2027. KPMG
• A federal settlement will compel Chicago to build or rehabilitate 2,800 accessible affordable housing units over 12 years and pay $2.25 million in damages after years of noncompliance with accessibility standards. Access Information News
• ANZ Research has downgraded its housing price forecasts and now expects capital city prices to fall 4.3% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027 (previously they expected falls of 2.1% in 2026 and 3.3% in 2027). Property Update
• The affordable and social housing pipeline may prove more resilient, insulated to a degree by public funding, and ministers will be hoping that resilience helps maximise completions before the end of the decade. Silkwood Group
• Michigan Expands Redevelopment and Housing Tools: New state laws extend local incentives for rehabilitating commercial properties, expand support for brownfield redevelopment and establish an affordable-housing tax credit expected to support approximately 2,500 new units annually. Lakeshore Advantage
• A share of around 19.8% is predicted to be held by the U.K. in 2026, supported by surging residential renovations, luxury housing projects, and extensive commercial developments concentrated in London as well as surrounding metropolitan areas. Persistence Market Research
• As of July, NSW was tracking about 40% behind the rate required to meet the Minns government's commitment to build 377,000 homes by mid-2029 under the National Housing Accord. The Sydney Morning Herald
• We expect a gradual improvement in housing investment as interest rates decline during the second half of the year. Infra Cap Funds
• The 370 acre regeneration project is expected to deliver around 15,000 new homes, including affordable housing, create 48,000 new jobs locally and over 90,000 nationally, and add more than £7 billion a year to the UK economy. PM World Journal
• As investors look for opportunities outside traditional commercial assets in 2026, industrial property, affordable and community-centric housing, energy-efficient retrofits and data centers may be some of the most compelling strategies. RSMR Investment Research
• You can expect to spend around $2,930 per month for 1 person as of 2026, on common living costs such as housing, food, and transport. / USA WISE
• Given the estimated global shortage of 440 million affordable housing units by 2030, 3D printing offers a scalable, efficient solution to create cost-effective housing options rapidly. Market Data Forecast
• Dubai's 2040 Urban Master Plan outlines a national housing budget of AED 65 billion, along with metro extensions and deep tunnel drainage, which will anchor multi-year demand for concrete aggregates, masonry sand, and specialty glass. Mordor Intelligence
• Increased government focus on affordable housing projects and green building certifications globally can create supportive policy environments and funding opportunities for prefab manufacturers. Future Market Report
• Expanding into emerging markets with high housing shortages and urban migration, such as India, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa, offers substantial potential. Future Market Report
• The new housing sector is expected to grow by 4.4% in 2026, 9.0% in 2027 and 5.0% in 2028. GOV.UK

Last updated: 21 September 2026