Property counters may be a safer bet
BOTH the Malaysian and Singaporean governments have sent clear signals that the high-speed rail (HSR) linking Kuala Lumpur and the city state will be a reality; it is only a matter of time.
UMLand’s corporate exercise to be completed by year end
UNITED Malayan Land Bhd (UMLand) is undergoing a corporate exercise to streamline its activities to ensure greater growth.
How the Singapore-KL HSR could affect property prices in Singapore
TWO years ago, Singaporean David Neubronner moved into his new home at Straits View Residences, a gated landed housing community located in the Permas Jaya housing estate of Johor Bahru.
Penang to decide on proposal to revise density guidelines soon
PETALING JAYA: The Penang state government will soon make its decision regarding a proposal to revise the current density guidelines to 128 units per acre in order to provide more affordable housing in the state.
Sunway REIT 4Q net property income grows 6.8%
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 12): Sunway Real Estate Investment Trust’s (REIT) net property income (NPI) rose 6.
Knight Frank Malaysia: Retail industry being held back by consumers’ weak sentiments
PETALING JAYA (Aug 11): Consumer spending remains a key challenge in the Malaysian retail industry with many continuing to hold back on purchases due to growing concerns on the rising cost of living and weaker job prospects, said property consultancy firm Knight Frank Malaysia in its Real Estates Insights research report for 1H2016.
Association urges first-time home buyers to consider seeking SRP assistance
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 11): The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) has urged first-time home buyers to consider applying for government schemes such as My First Home Scheme (SRP) for assistance in buying property, Bernama reported yesterday.
More shopping centres to go on sale
WITH saturation and lower retail sales, the number of shopping centres that have been put up for sale or have been sold has been visibly higher over the past nine months.
i-Suite, i-SoHo in Shah Alam achieve 100% take-up rate following sale to Chester Properties
PETALING JAYA (Aug 10): Following the purchase of 30 units in i-Suite and 120 units in i-SoHo at i-City in Shah Alam by real estate agency Chester Properties, both phases have achieved 100% sales, said developer I-Bhd in a statement today.
Yong Tai on track to bring in HK's Sino Haijing as substantial shareholder
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 10): Property developer Yong Tai Bhd is despatching a circular to its shareholders today on its proposed corporate exercise to bring in Hong Kong-listed Sino Haijing Holdings Ltd as a new substantial shareholder.
