The heartbeat of Paris

IN the 20th century, it was not unusual for the Seine to catch fire, thanks to the level of industrial pollutants in the river.

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Rehda: Launches and sales decreased significantly in 1H2016

PETALING JAYA (Sept 14): There has been a significant decrease in new project launches from 9,938 units in 2H2015 to 7,172 units in 1H2016 while sales have dipped from 52% in 2H2015 to 39% in 1H2016, said Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) president Datuk Seri Fateh Iskandar Mohamed Mansor (pictured) in his presentation of the Rehda property industry survey 1H2016 to the media today.

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Affordable housing challenge

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.

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