Housing Protests & Policy Shakeups: Spain’s housing crisis is boiling over again, with mass tenant marches demanding stronger renter protections after parliament rejected emergency measures and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called an early election. Condo Risk Watch: In California, aging condo stock is colliding with the insurance crunch and new safety rules, with one San Clemente community facing a reported $26,000 roof assessment per unit—another reminder to budget for HOA surprises. Buyer Process Clarity (UK): England and Wales published official guidance spelling out a seven-step home-buying path, noting the average purchase takes about five months and can stretch longer in property chains. Affordability Push (Ireland): Budget 2027 talks are heating up around increasing Help-to-Buy tax back for first-time buyers, with industry arguing it could boost both sales and new supply. Market Pulse (Canada): Fraser Valley buyers stayed cautious as September sales slipped and the benchmark price softened year over year, though more listings returned. Real Estate Finance & Assets: Old Mutual said Uganda property sales won’t affect policyholder obligations as it rebalances its real estate portfolio. Notable Deals: CIP Real Estate bought Walnut Tech Business Center for $60.65M, while Berkadia arranged a $6.8M sale of a 16-unit Silicon Beach-area apartment community.