Court Funding & Housing Access (D.C.): D.C. landlord groups say the courts’ 60-day hearing deadline is “achievable” and are urging Congress to fully fund the D.C. Courts and the council to pass the Housing Investment Protection Act with mandatory timelines, warning delays are pushing landlords to defer maintenance and worsening pressure on publicly financed affordable housing. Property Management & Tech (Hong Kong): The Civil Service Secretary visited the Government Property Agency to review how government property is managed and how technology is being used to improve efficiency, including preparations tied to the Huanggang Port redevelopment. UK Retail Support (Charity Governance): Retail Trust added new trustees as it ramps up Christmas support for retail workers facing abuse and money worries, including protections across Landsec shopping destinations. Housing Supply via School Conversions (Massachusetts): Templeton’s former Baldwinville Elementary is being converted into 54 apartments, part of a broader Central Massachusetts push to turn surplus schools into housing amid high construction costs. Rent Pressure on Manufactured Homes (Pennsylvania): Lancaster County residents describe rising lot rents and added costs as private equity buys more manufactured-home communities, leaving fixed-income residents feeling trapped. Data Center Backlash Hits Markets (U.S.): Wall Street is growing skeptical of the data center boom, with IPO plans and valuations under pressure as investors question growth and build-out risks. Insurance Commission Scrutiny (U.K.): Leasehold reforms may intensify scrutiny of insurance commission-sharing, with brokers expected to show remuneration reflects fair value for leaseholders. Luxury Demand Signals (India): Hyderabad’s ultra-luxury segment is strong, with over 2,000 homes priced above Rs 10 crore sold in four years, concentrated in areas like Kokapet. Commercial Real Estate Finance (Europe): Sirius Real Estate reported an 11.3% rise in rent roll, supported by acquisitions tied to European defense infrastructure demand. Major Corporate Moves (U.S. & Global): Americold set its Q3 2026 earnings date, while JLL confirmed it will close its UK planning department, putting at least 25 roles at risk.