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A renovated 18th-century estate on Switzerland’s Lake Zug now features a custom-built chef’s kitchen designed to combine Michelin-level functionality with timeless historic charm. Created by British design firm Artichoke, the space blends professional-grade performance with the warmth and elegance of a Victorian-inspired family home.
19/05/2026
Major U.S. home builders including D.R. Horton and Lennar are facing mounting claims over poor construction quality as homeowners report structural defects and substandard materials. At the same time, mortgage lenders are increasingly turning to higher-risk alternative loans to stimulate activity in the stagnant housing market, highlighting growing pressure across the U.S. real estate sector.
Kuwait’s real estate market recorded a 15% rise in transactions during the second week of May, driven by strong activity in the residential sector despite a decline in overall transaction values. Residential demand continued to support market activity, while commercial real estate saw a sharp slowdown amid higher financing costs and cautious investor sentiment.
Dubai’s property market is showing signs of stabilization reporting rising demand across both sales and leasing in April. Sales enquiries increased 11% month-on-month, while tenant enquiries jumped 40%, as villas and townhouses continued to outperform apartments amid improving market confidence.
18/05/2026
