Global Scans · Real Estate · Weekly Summary

• [New] The risk of payment delays and insolvency in construction remains above the industry average in China, especially for private contractors and real-estate developers. atradius
• [New] The 370 acre regeneration project is expected to deliver around 15,000 new homes, including affordable housing, create 48,000 new jobs locally and over 90,000 nationally, and add more than £7 billion a year to the UK economy. PM World Journal
• [New] Michigan Expands Redevelopment and Housing Tools: New state laws extend local incentives for rehabilitating commercial properties, expand support for brownfield redevelopment and establish an affordable-housing tax credit expected to support approximately 2,500 new units annually. Lakeshore Advantage
• [New] India is expected to record a 9.3% CAGR during the forecast period, supported by urban housing programs and rising attention to lower-emission material choices. FactMr
• [New] Many states and advocates expect increased support for affordable rental housing over the next decade. ExactEstate
• [New] Housing starts are expected to reach 241,400 in 2026, down from 259,028 in 2025, with builders facing weak demand, elevated inventories and high construction costs. ConstructConnect.com
• [New] You can expect to spend around £1,776 per month for 1 person as of 2026, on common living costs such as housing, food, and transport. / UAE WISE
• 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
• 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
• Tokenized private real estate funds alone could reach $1 trillion by 2035. Stobox
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Hundreds of thousands of new units will be delivered across the UAE by 2026, significantly expanding the housing stock. Gravity Real Estate
• 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
• 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
• 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

Last updated: 05 September 2026