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Local studio Philip Stejskal Architecture has completed Henville Street House, a family home in Perth, Australia, drawing inspiration from the nearby Fremantle cargo port through its use of corrugated metal cladding and steel-framed awningsDesigned on a compact urban site, the…
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing in Saudi Arabia has launched the second phase of the Building Compliance Certificate initiative, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of the urban landscape and regulate the built environment in Saudi…
Architecture studio Various Associates has completed LuxeIsland Farm, an eco-farm in China characterised by boulder-shaped canopies made from woven bamboo, sheltering outdoor spaces across the site.The farm is located along the Zhujia River in Jiang’an District and forms the central…
Studio Weave has completed Woolwich Market Pavilion, a brick-built pavilion housing a café, public toilets, and market facilities, defined by a façade of deep stepped arches.The project forms part of the regeneration of Beresford Square Market, adjacent to the historic…
Real estate transactions in Dubai recorded the first deals of 2026 yesterday, totaling approximately AED 1.19 billion across 293 transactions, including sales worth AED 771.12 million, according to Dubai REST, the official platform of the Dubai Land Department.Property sales included…
The General Real Estate Authority of Saudi Arabia has issued a regulatory decision extending the notice period required for landlords to inform tenants of their intention not to renew residential lease contracts to a minimum of 365 days prior to…
The U.S. condominium market is experiencing one of its weakest periods in more than ten years, amid rising monthly fees and changing housing and work patterns, while the single-family home sector continues to perform relatively better, according to reports, according…
The year 2025 witnessed the passing of architectural icons such as Frank Gehry, Robert A.M. Stern, and Ricardo Scofidio, the designer behind New York’s High Line.The year was also marked by the influence of U.S. President Donald Trump on architecture,…
The UK housing market ended 2025 with an unexpected drop in house prices in December, while the annual performance recorded the slowest growth in nearly two years.Monthly and Annual FiguresData from Nationwide Building Society showed that the average house price…
NHC announced the start of registration of interest for its latest real estate project, Rehab Al-Worif, located in the Al-Worif district, southeast of Jeddah.Project Details and Residential UnitsThe project includes over 3,300 residential units in the form of apartments, featuring…
Real estate trading volumes in Qatar exceeded QAR 657 million during the period from December 21 to 25, 2025, according to data released by the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice.Sales Contract BreakdownThe weekly bulletin showed that…
The average interest rate on 30-year mortgage loans in the United States fell this week to its lowest level of 2025, offering a positive signal for potential homebuyers.Current Rates and Weekly ChangesAccording to Freddie Mac, the average interest rate for…
The Saudi Ministry of Municipal and Housing, represented by the White Land and Vacant Properties Program, began issuing more than 60,000 white land fee invoices in Riyadh on Thursday, following directives from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prime Minister, aimed…
JLL said that Riyadh’s real estate sector is undergoing a phase of structural transformation, driven by the accelerated implementation of Saudi Vision 2030, expanding investment opportunities, and a set of regulatory reforms and government incentives across key sectors.Regulatory Reforms Reshape…
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) announced the lifting of the suspension on buying and selling land in the central and southern areas of AlUla, northwest of Saudi Arabia, enabling full real estate transactions for owners and investors.Transactions via the…
Asas Makin for Development and Real Estate Investment signed a contract worth SAR 300 million with Tashyeed Hayat Contracting on December 29, 2025 to carry out construction works for several company projects in Riyadh, according to approved designs.Project Details and…
CNBC reported that the Qatar Real Estate Price Index fell during November 2025 by 1.03% year-on-year and 0.78% month-on-month.Real Estate Transaction VolumeData from the Ministry of Justice showed that the volume of registered real estate sale contracts at the Real…
WASHINGTON —U.S. homebuyer demand has recorded an unexpected surge, marking the sharpest increase in nearly three years and signaling a potential rebound in the residential sector. Data released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) on Monday indicates that pending…
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani has ordered the release of a new tranche of payments for completed works as part of ongoing installments to settle Iraqi contractors’ dues, according to an official statement.Meeting on Contractual ObligationsThe Iraqi government said…
A report by real estate portal Bayut showed a continued increase in average sale prices per square foot for both apartments and villas across several key residential areas in Dubai.According to Bayut’s 2025 Dubai Real Estate Market Report, the rise…
RIMAR Real Estate has signed an agreement with global company Hilton to develop a hotel under the Hilton Garden Inn brand, strengthening its presence in hospitality and integrated community development, according to a joint statement.Part of East Riyadh Development StrategyThe…
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