Market Pulse (Australia): Auction clearance rates in Sydney and Melbourne remain below last year, while national buy listings are up 4.2% and median time on market has stretched by about a week since April, with Perth’s selling times lengthening from 29 to 40 days. Broker Support (Australia): AFG is reshaping broker support by consolidating services, sales growth and partner opportunities under a new role tied to its Partner Connect platform. Short-Stay Housing (UAE): Monthly rentals are gaining traction as geopolitical uncertainty cools tourism; operators are shifting inventory from short stays to longer, flexible monthly leases. Rental Compliance (Western Australia): A private landlord was fined nearly $6,000 for failing to lodge a tenant bond on time, underscoring rising legal risk for self-managed rentals. Digital Listings Rules (Türkiye): Türkiye now allows licensed brokers to advertise on social media, but only via links to government “verified listings,” with fines for mismatches—experts warn scams will still find loopholes. Hospitality Expansion (Italy/Türkiye/Norway): Meliá signs to open a new The Meliá Collection hotel in Lerici, Hilton launches Hilton Istanbul Airport, and Strawberry will take over Radisson Blu Bodø to rebrand as Clarion Hotel Bodø in 2027. Property & Asset News (US/UK): A $12.9M Sandwich, Massachusetts waterfront mansion could set a town record; Glasgow property is selling in as little as 11 days, far faster than the UK average. Home Safety & Building Services (US): New local expansions in fire alarm monitoring, mold inspection, asbestos abatement, backflow testing, and sandblasting point to continued demand for property maintenance ahead of storm season.