Paramount to double property launches in 2016 to RM770m
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 25): Paramount Corp Bhd is doubling its property launches this year to RM770 million, from RM313 million in 2015, and aiming to have RM480 million new sales for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2016 (FY16).
Knight Frank: 72% of investors eyeing commercial properties in 2016
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 23): About 72% of property developers, fund and real estate investment trust (REIT) managers and lenders intend to invest in commercial properties in 2016, despite 57% of respondents saying they are less optimistic on the sector’s outlook, according to a new survey by global property consultancy Knight Frank.
More malls consolidation expected this year
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 10): Property consultancy firm Rahim & Co highlights the possibility of more consolidation of the Klang Valley's retail space this year as more malls are launched, contributing to a growing glut in the sector.
Klang Valley office rental growth to be under pressure over next two years
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 21): Klang Valley office rental growth is expected to be under pressured owing to the new supply of 10 million sq ft coming on stream over the next two years, according to Knight Frank Malaysia Sdn Bhd managing director Sarkunan Subramaniam (pictured).
Builders blame banks for gloom, but it’s now or never for home buyers
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 21): Shahfizul and Halida, a couple in their late 20s, said they had to give up a lot to purchase their first property, a RM460,000 home in the Klang Valley, and can't make further sacrifices as they live out their 35-year term loan.
Gamuda's 1Q net profit falls 13% amid softer property market, declares 6 sen dividend
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 16): Gamuda Bhd saw its net profit fall 13% to RM161.
EcoWorld surges 4.26% on better earnings, sales record
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 11): Eco World Development Group Bhd's (EcoWorld) shares rose as much as six sen or 4.
Sunway to launch RM226 mil project in Bangi in 1Q2016
PETALING JAYA (Dec 1): Sunway Property Bhd will be launching its newest integrated development, Sunway Gandaria, in Bandar Baru Bangi in the first quarter of 2016.