Residential Tenancies Reform (Australia): New rules that took effect 1 March 2026 are now reshaping landlord-tenant behavior after 100 days, with lawyers reporting more enquiries, rent resets, and a surge in termination notices tied to the new six-year minimum duration framework. Affordability & Deposits (Australia): A broker says buyers are being priced out of established homes by steep deposit requirements and serviceability pressure—especially for those without family guarantors. Local Housing Budgets (US): Bluffton, South Carolina approved a $113.9m FY2027 budget, keeping property tax rates steady for the 12th year and earmarking money for infrastructure and a new affordable housing project. Zoning for “Missing Middle” (Maryland): A Rockville upzoning proposal would allow more townhomes and small homes by right, adding an estimated 21 units over a decade and expanding homeownership access without harming nearby property values, according to a Realtors’ study. Rental Fraud Crackdown (US): Investigators warn that scammers are increasingly posing as landlords and property managers on social media, targeting victims with deposit and rent payment scams. Closing Fraud Prevention (US): CertifID is acquiring CloseSimple to modernize real estate closings and strengthen wire fraud defenses as buyers expect digital, streamlined processes. UK Property Market (Auctions): A town centre cottage sold for £83,000 in a recent online auction, highlighting continued activity in smaller residential lots. Senior Living Demand (US): Nashville’s Crestmoor is spotlighting growing memory-care needs as dementia cases rise, pointing to specialized support and design for cognitive decline. Major Development (UK): Manchester’s VIVERE Residencies cleared a key building-safety milestone, paving the way for a 237-home mixed-use scheme near Cornbrook Metrolink. Housing Dispute Rules (US): Steubenville, Ohio is enforcing neighborhood conservation district limits on certain rentals, with a city manager pushing back on attempts to bypass the rule.