Five reasons to NOT participate in EC World REIT’s IPO

Jul 19

SINGAPORE (July 19): Religare is recommending investors “do not participate” in the upcoming Singapore initial public offering (IPO) for EC World REIT, citing a number of downside risks.

Ekovest to keep EkoCheras Mall for planned REIT, says chairman

Jul 19

KUALA LUMPUR (July 19): Ekovest Bhd does not intend to sell its EkoCheras Mall as it plans to keep it for recurring income and to group it with other properties that provide recurring income, like the group’s RM4 billion River of Life project, to form a real estate investment trust (REIT), said its executive chairman Tan Sri Lim Kang Hoo (pictured).

SC’s proposed new guidelines will not impact REITs in the near to medium term

Jul 19

Real estate investment trust sector Maintain neutral: Last Thursday, the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) released several proposed enhancements to Malaysia’s guidelines on real estate investment trusts (REITs) seeking public feedback.

Bringing your temperature and electricity bills down

Jul 19

ENERGY-efficient measures to minimise the heat transfer into your house or building will reduce the usage of your air-conditioners and consequently your electricity bills.

13 points to consider when buying subsale high-rise units

Jul 19

What are some of the things you should look out for when hunting for a high-rise home on the subsale market? Kimfield Properties agent George Loh shares 13 tips below: 1.

Is there more upside for REITs on expectation of another rate cut?

Jul 18

CONTRARY to the expectation of most economists, Bank Negara Malaysia cut the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 3% last Wednesday, following its counterparts from Indonesia, Singapore and Taiwan.