Global Scans · Real Estate · Weekly Summary

• [New] 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
• [New] As the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act moves toward implementation over 2027, it could help bring more affordable homes online across both multifamily communities and single-family build-to-rent neighborhoods. National Apartment Association
• [New] Tokenized private real estate funds alone could reach $1 trillion by 2035. Stobox
• [New] The world will need an estimated 96,000 new housing units per day between now and 2030 to meet urban demand, a trajectory that directly sustains residential interior design volumes globally. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Germany faces a chronic housing shortage which has led to strong policy interventions that often increase the barriers to new supply, leading to the predicted ongoing shortfalls shown in Chart 2. RSMR Investment Research
• [New] 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
• [New] China's investment slump deepened: with fixed-asset investment down 5.7% in the first half against a 4.9% expected decline and real-estate investment down 18%, underlining the unresolved property drag on the world's second-largest economy. Saward Dawson
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] The Blue Line's impact will extend beyond real estate, reinforcing Dubai's smart city ambitions by integrating transport, housing, and sustainability. GCC BUSINESS WATCH
• [New] Houston's housing supply continues to expand, with a new development in Fulshear expected to bring 7,000 homes to the fast-growing suburb. Churchill Mortgage Blog
• [New] Hundreds of thousands of new units will be delivered across the UAE by 2026, significantly expanding the housing stock. Gravity Real Estate
• [New] 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
• [New] From 2027, the EU Emissions Trading System II will require real estate investors to reduce emissions or offset them, adding urgency to retrofitting. RSMR Investment Research
• [New] Government reforms, such as the 'Bau-Turbo' plan and some €23.5 billion in additional funding by 2029, are accelerating development of affordable subsidised housing. / Germany RSMR Investment Research
• [New] 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
• The Future of the Wellness Industry: Sectors to Watch The predicted biggest gainers through 2029 by annual growth rate are wellness real estate (15.8%), traditional and complementary medicine (10.8%), mental wellness (10.1%), and thermal and mineral springs. EHL Holding SA
• This month has seen major changes in the legal side of the rental and real estate industries, with the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act being enacted earlier this month and New York City's highly anticipated rent freeze coming into effect. Rentec Direct Blog
• Real estate experts anticipate modest, sustainable growth rather than a downturn, with existing home sales projected to increase by 2-14% in 2026, depending on interest rate movements. Houzeo
• A quarterly Fannie Mae/Pulsenomics survey of more than 100 housing economists projects home prices will appreciate approximately 1.7% in 2026 and 2.0% in 2027, with the overwhelming majority of panelists forecasting no national price decline. / USA Las Vegas Sun
• In the third quarter of 2026, banks expect further declines in demand for housing loans, whereas demand for consumer credit is expected to remain unchanged. European Central Bank

Last updated: 29 August 2026