News by Tan Ai Leng

Rented for: RM14,014 per month (around RM5.20 psf); Concluded by: Ling Chai (REN 20461, 017-812 8196) of Griffin Properties; When: August 2019

“It was a beautiful afternoon, when we welcomed a retired Switzerland couple to our first show villa in Hua Hin, Thailand.

“I wanted to change my lifestyle, maybe start a small business, so that I can have more time for my family and give them a better living environment. This was why I chose to move to Malaysia.”

“Interest towards Malaysian properties was already on the uptrend, especially after the travel show hosted by Hong Kong artist Chapman To called Pick me up to Malaysia went on air end-April.”

“Housing developments are getting more sophisticated these days with concepts such as mixed-use and integrated schemes that perhaps require longer construction time.”

Rented for: RM14,000 (around RM4.70 psf); Concluded by: Ken Lim (REN 35200) of CBD Properties Sdn Bhd (017-806 0113); When: August 2019

Since 2014 till July 2019, the authorities have received a total of 697 applications of which 161 were rejected.

Notably, in the third quarter of this year alone, there were a total of 9,294 foreclosure properties, compared with 8,760 cases in 3Q2018.

 “The unveiling of the first completed apartment in the Power Station is a major milestone for the project and is evidence of the huge momentum that is building as we look forward to opening the Power Station in 2021.”

The recent decision by the Court of Appeal on a flat rate maintenance fee has stoked debate among stakeholders, some for and some against.