Slower property sales volumes this year, but hidden gems abound
KUALA LUMPUR (March 14): Property sales by developers listed on Bursa Malaysia are expected to be flat or slightly worse than 2015 this year, said CIMB analyst Saw Xiao Jun.
Unsold residential units to rise in 2016
KUALA LUMPUR (March 14): Property developers are expected to see more unsold residential units in 2016, as launches over the past two years are expected to come on stream, amid a slowdown in demand.
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PROPERTY SNAPSHOT 1: Bangsar average price unchanged
• This week, the spotlight falls on the secondary market of non-landed residences within the highly popular neighbourhood of Bangsar.
Home ownership: I’m loving (and hating) it!
EVEN though many of the American Gen-Y considered owning a house as one of their ultimate life goals, many of them do not enjoy being a homeowner, a recent survey on American Gen-Y homeowners showed.
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.
Political issues a big challenge to industry: Real estate agency heads
KUALA LUMPUR (March 12): Real estate agency heads said Malaysia’s current political uncertainty remains among the biggest challenges to the real estate industry.
Suburban shopping malls are in demand
KUALA LUMPUR (March 12): Despite concerns about oversupply of retail space in urban areas -- with many shopping mall projects nearing completion -- retail consultant Tan Joon Kai (pictured) sees great prospect for suburban shopping malls in maturing neighbourhoods in the Klang Valley.
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).
Social media presence matters, says global internet marketing expert
KUALA LUMPUR (March 12): As nine out of 10 property buyers are looking for real estate information through the Internet, property agents should enhance their presence through online platforms to reach more new clients, said the managing director of a global internet marketing company.
