Global Scans · Real Estate · Weekly Summary

• [New] Low-carbon concrete is a viable option to meet the world's demand for urban housing by 2050, whilst also delivering CO2 emissions reductions of up to 14.3 Gt CO2 (eq.) relative to a Concrete-BAU reference scenario over the period 2025-2050. Nature
• [New] The majority of future housing demand is projected to be in urban areas and largely within economically developing countries in Asia and Africa. Nature
• [New] To meet urban housing needs, low-carbon concrete is not perfect but is the lowest-carbon option that can be scaled - up to meet global demand by 2050. Nature
• [New] Since most of the Palestinian residents are no longer recognized as protected tenants by the Israeli authorities, they are expected to lose their homes without any alternative housing or compensation. Peace Now
• [New] In August, Israeli authorities gave final approval to build 3,400 housing units in the heart of the West Bank, threatening to further fragment Palestinians. Human Rights Watch
• [New] Generous capital gains tax rules have pushed up property prices and damaged housing affordability, the NSW government says, warning the discount benefits wealthy investors at the expense of first-time buyers. The Guardian
• [New] The federal government will invest $1 billion through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund. Last Week in ConTech
• [New] In 2026, real estate developers can unlock new funding channels through innovative tokenization opportunities. Inoru
• [New] Tokenized real estate alone could reach $4 trillion by 2035, driven by enhanced liquidity and fractional ownership models. Ainvest
• [New] 87% of the 1100 real estate and finance professionals surveyed for its Decoding 2026 report expect home prices to rise over the year ahead. Money magazine
• [New] Long-standing structural challenges, including high household debt, overvalued housing, and years of underinvestment, will continue to weigh on Canada's growth outlook. Oxford Economics
• [New] Tackling poverty and related challenges such as the affordable housing emergency will be key priorities in 2026. European Economic and Social Committee
• [New] Industry groups like the National Association of Home Builders have characterized the current environment as an existential threat to housing affordability. Valley City Times-Record
• [New] Proposals that do not address the national shortage of around 4 million homes will not meaningfully impact America's housing affordability challenges. AOL
• [New] As the U.S. housing stock continues to age, home repair and maintenance costs are rising faster than many buyers expect. Inman
• [New] We continue to expect improvement in the Canadian economy, and the lagged impact of lower interest rates will support a gradual pick up in housing markets in 2026. RBC Economics
• [New] The new UK Social Investment Fund will invest in areas facing housing and transport shortages and in communities needing town-centre renewal, new education and health facilities, and low-carbon or digital infrastructure to support the UK's net zero transition. GOV.UK

Last updated: 07 February 2026