News about AG

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 7): AmFunds Management Bhd, or more commonly known as AmInvest, has rated Malaysia's real estate investment trust (REIT) as "underweight", despite seeking to double its investment to RM500 million in that asset class by next March.

SINGAPORE (Sept 7): Healthy interest for new office buildings is allaying fears over Grade A office rents crashing and that new office supply will not be absorbed, according to a Monday sector note by DBS Vickers.

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 5): Amid slowing demand and deteriorating profits, it seems now is a good time for housing developers — who are accused of being only interested in higher-end properties — to switch their focus to affordable housing, demand for which far outstrips supply.

There is a clear lack of awareness and understanding on the part of homebuyers in relation to strata living which, consequently, leads to several common misconceptions.

With the mushrooming of high-rises and mixed-use developments in Kuala Lumpur, boutique landscape and architecture firm, Pentago, decided to take the road less travelled — it refurbished a heritage site to lodge its main office, Pentago House.

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 22): Shares in construction form TRIplc Bhd were down as much as 18 sen or 10.

THE director of Starhill Real Estate, Syed Fadzil Syed Nadzari, believes that everyone should have the chance to experience being a real estate agent before they decide to make it their career.

A HOME OFFICE should be a place where you feel inspired and also offers an element of comfort.

WITH Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) having cut the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 3% from July 13, 2016, some major banks have reduced their base rates (BR) and base lending rates (BLR).

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 10): Ajiya Bhd will partner Sarawak-based IMAG Development & Construction Sdn Bhd (Imag) to develop a housing project to be awarded by Prima Corporation Malaysia (PR1MA).