One of the problems being a foreign property investor is security and safety concerns for the property that they have invested in, noted Singapore Association of Property and Facility Managers president Dr Lim Lan Yuan. This is especially so if the investor is not based in the country.

Building Management Association Malaysia (BMAM) president Tan Sri Eddy Chen believes design is key to the long-term upkeep of a property and in maintaining its value.

A community or strata property can only be managed well if the owners and residents share the right attitude about the importance of their role in managing the property, said DN Homeowners Bhd chairman, Andy Khoo.

Caused by shoddy workmanship, apathy and ignorance in property management, as well as lawlessness in the design of buildings...

Strata property owners should participate in the annual general meetings (AGM) held by their management councils in order to ensure their properties are managed well, said Chur Associates managing partner Chris Tan.

Gamuda Land, the property development arm of Gamuda Bhd, is looking to launch the phase 1 of twentyfive.7 township located next to Kota Kemuning in 3Q2017.

Yong Tai, through its subsidiary YTB Development Sdn Bhd, and KOF entered into a joint-venture agreement for the development on Lots 169 and 170 today.

A consortium of locally listed companies have entered into a franchise agreement with hotel chain operator Hilton to build a 192-bedroom hotel in Leeds, UK, to be operated under the Hampton by Hilton brand.

Ekovest Bhd through its subsidiary Ekovest Properties Sdn Bhd has purchased two parcels of freehold land from substantial shareholder Lim Seong Hai Holdings Sdn Bhd (LSHHSB) for RM26.77 million.

Noorbaizura, 37, was COO with the trust for two years. She was previously Head of Investment of Amanahraya REIT for three years.