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MY recent trip of discovery and inspiration to Sri Lanka culminated at its capital, Colombo.

BUKIT JALIL (Sept 5): SkyWorld Development Sdn Bhd is expecting its latest high-rise residential development SkyLuxe on the Park @ Bukit Jalil (SkyLuxe) to be fully sold within this year, said its executive director and chief operating officer Lee Chee Seng.

PETALING JAYA (Sept 5): Property developer Hua Yang Bhd is targeting to launch a RM368 million mixed-use development known as Astetica Residences in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, within this quarter (3Q2016).

SINGAPORE (Sept 5): HomeAway has been in the holiday homestay business since 2005, but ask someone which online platform he might use to book accommodation that is not in a hotel, and chances are he will say Airbnb.

Made Wijaya at home in Villa Bebek.

SHAH ALAM (Sept 5): S P Setia Bhd has launched a long-term rewards and appreciation programme called Citizen Setia for its existing and new property purchasers.

SINGAPORE (Sept 5): When the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced changes to the Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) framework last Thursday, the regulatory authority made it clear that it was not the easing of property cooling measures that some are hankering after.

Property sector (Sept 5) Upgrade to neutral from underweight: Year to date (YTD), the Kuala Lumpur Property Index (KLPRP) is up by 2.

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 5): Amid slowing demand and deteriorating profits, it seems now is a good time for housing developers — who are accused of being only interested in higher-end properties — to switch their focus to affordable housing, demand for which far outstrips supply.

A penthouse that comes with its own sky garden with panoramic city views and a swimming pool —that would probably fit the description of luxury high-rise living.