News about REIF

KUALA LUMPUR (April 7): It is important to invest in yourself first before investing in a property, said Chur Associates founder and managing partner Chris Tan.

PETALING JAYA (April 7): The real estate rental market will be boosted by rail connectivity, even more so than road connectivity, said CBRE|WTW Malaysia managing director Foo Gee Jen.

           Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd believes the property sector is bottoming out but still lacks strong catalysts.

DESPITE its subdued performance last year, the Klang Valley property market seems to be picking up momentum this year with encouraging take-up rates observed in the first two months, especially after the Chinese New Year, says Zerin Properties CEO Previndran Singhe.

CHECK your risk appetite and start investing as this is as good a time as any to invest in real estate be they physical assets, property stocks or real estate investment trusts (REITs).

THERE were mixed views among real estate experts as to when the property market would rise from its current slumber.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 30): About 600 participants kicked off their long weekend by attending The Edge Investment Forum on Real Estate 2016 (REIF 2016) today.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 30): No matter if times are good or bad, there are always opportunities in the real estate industry, be they physical assets, stocks or REITs, depending on one’s risk appetite, according to industry experts.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 30): While Australian real estate does not offer capital gains that are as aggressive as those found in emerging markets, properties Down Under provide long term steady returns and enjoy strong demand, said an Australia property investment consultant.

  KUALA LUMPUR (April 30): New transportation infrastructure such as the mass rapid transit (MRT) and light rail transit (LRT) will enhance the investibility of shophouses, said Savills Malaysia managing director Allan Soo (pictured,below) at The Edge Real Estate Investment Forum 2016 (REIF 2016) today.