Global Scans · Homes · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: The number of smart homes is expected to grow further and by 2020 it is expected 46.2 million homes in the US and 44.9 million in Europe will be classed as smart homes. By 2022 there could be nearly 500 smart devices that can be connected to a smart home.

• [New] By 2035 more than US$1 tn of global healthcare spending is expected to pivot towards prevention, personalised care, home-based services and digital ecosystems. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] The new Home Office rule means airlines will prevent passengers from boarding flights to the UK if they do not have an ETA, eVisa, or other valid documentation. UKAuthority
• [New] Integration with platforms such as Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and Alexa will become increasingly seamless. DOWNBEACH
• [New] The home care settings segment is expected to expand significantly during the forecast period 2026-2035, owing to rising patient comfort preferences and the adoption of remote healthcare. Research Nester
• [New] 54% of people with home and/or contents insurance are worried that extreme weather will make their home insurance unaffordable or unavailable where they live. Insurance Business
• [New] From a risk perspective, UK data continue to show that escape of water is one of the most frequent home and landlord claim types, accounting for around one-third of home insurance claims and costing hundreds of millions of pounds each year. Insurance Business
• [New] By 2028, the oldest members of Gen Z will be in their early 30s, entering peak consumer spending years, buying homes, starting families, and making major purchasing decisions. ChatMaxima Blog - Navigating Conversations: Insights fr
• [New] Low carbon home heating is a critical part of Scotland's transition, and the next decade will be decisive for supply chains. BBC News
• [New] More than a quarter of English councils will miss an official deadline to introduce weekly food waste collections to all homes. BBC News
• [New] Consumers expect to see plant-based foods in stores since about half of consumers are more likely to eat plant-based meals at home. CNS Media
• [New] Projections show primary care shortages are expected to be especially acute in rural areas, with family medicine inadequacy projected around 71% by 2038, while rural nursing projections continue to show large annual openings nationally. Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & A
• [New] Eligible private property households - at least one household member must be Singaporean - will receive $1,200 in vouchers to offset 75% of the installation cost for seven types of fittings. ST
• [New] Smarter power management in home devices could save 1.3 TWh a year across Europe, enough to power about 70 small data centers. Broadband Forum
• [New] Housing demand will remain concentrated in metropolitan areas with strong employment growth, but overall sales may plateau due to affordability constraints. Talent Everywhere
• [New] Wildfires in California's Central Valley and wildfire-prone regions of Oregon have triggered mass internal migration, with displaced families relocating to cities like Portland and Reno - a trend projected to intensify over the coming decade. Saint Augustines University
• The Bank of Korea is set to hold rates at 2.5% this week and through 2026 as FX and housing risks outweigh easing pressures. SaveGame
• Major tech companies, including OpenAI, Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft, are expected to join Trump next week at the White House to sign a ratepayer protection pledge committing to build or buy their own electricity to power AI data centers. Just Security
• By 2026, the combination of enhanced physical capabilities and social AI will enable more natural and less intimidating interactions, paving the way for broader adoption in homes and healthcare facilities. Robot Magazine
• By 2040, Renewable Energy Sources are projected to generate about 84% of global electricity, supply about 65% of household heating, and provide about 38% of industrial heating. Bayelsa Watch
• Home sales activity is projected to rise a lot in 2026. Frisbeerealestate.com
• Buyers benefit from improved affordability as home sales are projected to increase by 14% nationwide in 2026. Frisbeerealestate.com

Last updated: 07 March 2026