PROPERTY SNAPSHOT 3: What are developments priced in Bangsar?
• Today, we continue our focus on Bangsar by looking at average prices on a per square foot basis.
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.
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Sony World Photography Awards 2016 shortlist highlights exceptional architecture shots
PETALING JAYA (Mar 13): The 2016 Sony World Photography Awards has shortlisted the submissions for its competition, which include some stunning architectural photography.
Malaysian property agents must reach out to foreign markets in globalised era
KUALA LUMPUR (March 12): As globalisation is an unavoidable trend in the future, especially after the signing of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), Malaysian real estate agents need to equip themselves with cross-border property investment knowledge to embrace future challenges, urged Malaysia Property Incorporated (MPI) general manager Veena Loh (pictured).
Iconsiam Superlux introduces first Mandarin Oriental branded residence
KUALA LUMPUR (March 11): Iconsiam Superlux Residence Corp Ltd (Iconsiam Superlux) unveiled the first Mandarin Oriental branded residence in Bangkok – a 52-storey tower that sits on 1.
‘Location, location, location’ mantra is outdated
KUALA LUMPUR (March 11): Real estate negotiators must be prepared to tell their clients to buy properties further away from the city centre, said Axis REIT Managers Bhd head of investments Siva Shanker.
Country Garden expands landbank in Nanjing
PETALING JAYA (March 10): Chinese property developer Country Garden Holdings has purchased eight pieces of land for its three residential property developments in Nanjing on March 7, according to a report by Chinese news media.
EcoWorld’s Karisma apartments 85% sold
SEMENYIH (March 9): About 85% of Karisma apartments – a project by Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld) – were taken up since its launch on Feb 21 this year, according to the company.
GST slowed down launches of commercial units
PETALING JAYA (March 9): The Goods and Services tax (GST) which was introduced in April last year has reduced demand for commercial properties in the market due to the additional 6% cost that buyers have to pay, said Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia (Rehda) deputy president Datuk Soam Heng Choon.
