Housing Policy & Costs (China): China will start mortgage interest subsidies Oct. 1, cutting costs for eligible first-time buyers with a 1% annualized subsidy for up to five years, aimed at boosting demand. Rental Rules & Consumer Protection (Australia): New South Wales flagged an “AI-doctored” rental photo, but it turned out to be a real Bondi Beach mural—highlighting how hard it is to spot misleading listings online as AI-altered photo disclosure rules roll out in 2027. Homebuying Leverage (Utah): A Utah analysis says Hurricane is the state’s strongest buyer market, with more homes taking longer to sell and fewer sales above asking—though prices still aren’t “cheap.” Market Slowdown (South Korea): Seoul apartment transactions fell about 36% in August, with permit applications also dropping sharply, suggesting a prolonged sales freeze as rates and taxes bite. Buyer Caution (US): Home inspectors and DIY flippers are clashing in real life—one flipped-house case surfaced a hidden, damaged sewer line that could mean major trenching repairs. Affordable Homeownership (Oregon): An Oregon nonprofit is helping renters become homeowners via a community land trust model, lowering monthly payments through leased land. Spain Housing Crisis: Spain’s eviction of an 87-year-old disabled tenant sparked major protests over rent hikes and displacement. Local Real Estate Watch (US): A GAO report says a planned immigrant detention plan at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in NJ didn’t move forward because facilities weren’t built.