Budget 2017: Stamp duty exemption for purchases up to RM300,000
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 21): Stamp duty will be exempted for property transfers and housing loan instruments to help reduce the cost of first-time home ownership.
LBS hopes Budget 2017 will make first-time homeownership more accessible
PETALING JAYA (Oct 19): Property developer LBS Bina Group Bhd believes it is imperative for Budget 2017 to continue being rakyat-centric, particularly in making homes within reach for first-time homebuyers.
The Edge of U-Thant steers clear of the typical landed homes typology
THE leafy neighbourhood of Taman U-Thant in Kuala Lumpur, which is dotted with foreign embassies, ambassador residences, the impressive bungalows of the country’s wealthy and several boutique developments, will soon see a new addition — The Edge of U Thant.
90% of Malaysians projected to be living in cities by 2050
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): Ninety per cent of the country's population will live in cities by 2050, according to the World Bank statistics.
Incentives needed for construction sector
THE Malaysian construction sector has been robust — it grew 7.
Artisan Development to unveil The Edge of U-Thant next week
PETALING JAYA (Oct 14): Boutique developer Artisan Development is set to unveil the show unit of its latest landed home project — The Edge of U-Thant, some time between Oct 17 and 22.
Budget 2017 wish list
The past 12 months have not been easy for the domestic property market.
Bina Puri, China’s CCCC Dredging team up for RM15b project in Kuantan
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 11): Bina Puri Holdings Bhd and China’s CCCC Dredging (Group) Co Ltd are jointly developing a waterfront resort city in Kuantan, Pahang, with an estimate gross development value (GDV) of RM15 billion over 10 years.
Higher EPF withdrawals do not solve affordability issues
MOST Malaysians want to own a home, and buying real estate has traditionally been a good inflation hedge.
Budget 2017 wish list
“THE property market has softened” is what has been uttered for the past few months.
