Get your home loans first, location second, says property agency director
PETALING JAYA (April 1): In light of high loan rejection rates experienced by many homebuyers recently, Huttons One World Sdn Bhd real estate group executive director Daniel Goh said it is likely because youths may be focusing too much on getting their dream home in the perfect location when they should be focusing on getting their house loans approved first.
Mah Sing to renegotiate land buy terms
KUALA LUMPUR (March 15): Mah Sing Group Bhd, the country’s second-largest property developer by sales value, said it will discuss with Great Doctrine (M) Sdn Bhd to renegotiate the terms of the sale and purchase agreement (SPA) for the proposed acquisition of a 85.
I-Bhd launches KLCC luxury condo from RM2,300 psf
KUALA LUMPUR (March 14): I-Bhd unveiled its high-end 8 Kia Peng residences – its first project outside its flagship 72-acre i-City “ultrapolis” development in Shah Alam – in the city centre, which has a gross development value (GDV) of RM1 billion.
Best Western Plus Kuching to open in 2018
PETALING JAYA (March 11): Best Western Plus Kuching – international hotel operator Best Western Hotels & Resorts’ first foray into Sarawak’s capital – is expected to open in 2018, it said in a press release today.
Vista Residences @ Genting Highlands 50% taken up
PETALING JAYA (March 7): The Vista Residences @ Genting Highlands serviced apartments soft launched by Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd in January this year is 50% sold, said executive director Datuk Tee Eng Ho.
i-City’s Hyde Tower 90% taken up
PETALING JAYA (March 3): i-Bhd’s Hyde Tower apartment project at its flagship i-City integrated development in Shah Alam is 90% taken up since its launch last Sunday.
Elmina Valley's first phase 95% taken up in 24 hours
PETALING JAYA (Feb 29): Sime Darby Property Bhd’s Elmina Valley Phase 1, which comprises 2-storey linked homes, saw a take-up rate of 95% within a day of its launch last Saturday.
A tenant’s nightmare
Before you rent a property, you need to do a lot of research – into the amenities, location, the surrounding neighbourhood and the rents in the area, of course.
SP Setia achieves RM918.3m net profit in 14-month period, plans 19 sen dividend
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 25): SP Setia Bhd achieved a net profit of RM208.