THE rapid development of the mainland's high-speed rail network will make it easier to get around and bring new opportunities for real estate investment, property consultants say.

SINGAPORE-LISTED property investor Treasury China Trust plans to invest more than one billion yuan (RM466.25 million) in at least three shopping arcades on the mainland as it positions itself to take advantage of the growing wealth of consumers there.

IN 2008, when most Americans were fleeing the property market, David Mann was charging towards it.

KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway Merica, the 3-storey semi detached residential units developed in Sungai Ara by Sunway City (Penang) Sdn Bhd, is now open for registration.

The developer is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sunway City Bhd (SunCity).

HANOI: Vietnam needs more than 2.2 trillion Vietnam dong (RM348.93 billion) in the next five years to develop housing, Vietnam News Agency cited a report recently released by Ministry of Construction.

Ministry experts came up with the figure by assigning 21.5 square metres of floor space per capita.

Some of them may seem like fresh-faced novices in the field, but their maturity belies their age. These eight enthusiastic young adults City & Country features in its final issue of the year have been picked to represent the next generation of real estate developers.

Depending on who you are talking to, the Malaysian property market will continue to head north or sail into stormy waters.

Some people like to live modestly while others, especially the rich, prefer more lavish and extravagant surroundings. Where money is no object, the ultimate dream home can be had at a price.

The economic climate in 2010 was considerably more positive than the previous year, as economies began to recover from the global financial crisis. The focus has now shifted to 2011 and what it augurs for real estate investors. A poll conducted among property consultants from around the world has revealed some promising destinations for property investments in the new year.

Malls have moved beyond being mere places to shop, and going to the mall has become a family recreational pastime. Malls have become a feast for the senses. They wow us with their unique architecture such as the Kanyon in Turkey, designed by The Jerde Partnership, which has undulating forms emulating an actual canyon, and thrill us with the astounding array of facilities they offer.