Shenzhen moves to build houses for people, not for profit
Shenzhen (Oct 25): In a move to stem its property prices from soaring beyond the grasp of ordinary folks like in Hong Kong, Shenzhen is introducing a new reform to its housing system.
Let the property market adjust itself, economist says on price threshold
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 24): Economist Muhammed Abdul Khalid said the government should not adjust the price threshold for foreigners to buy houses and let the property market adjust itself, according to a report today in Free Malaysia Today.
EdgeProp Study Tour: An opportunity to gain ideas and network
It was a study tour to remember for the 15 chieftains of prominent property development companies in Malaysia as well as members of EdgeProp Malaysia’s Best Managed Property Awards judging panel which included heads of professional bodies such as the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association, the Malaysian Institute of Property and Facility Managers and the Building Management Association of Malaysia.
Lessons from Japan's public housing
After World War II, there was a shortage of homes in Japan as many had been destroyed by aerial bombings.
Housing minister and developers find inspiration in the Far East
It was an eye-opening experience for delegates of the EdgeProp Malaysia Study Tour on Excellent Building Sustainability, Management and Wellness 2019 to Japan recently.
NTP 2019: Urban planning to integrate with public transport development
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): The National Transport Plan (NTP) 2019 wants to encourage the use of public transportation as part of its move towards a greener transport ecosystem, by prioritising public transport network as a fundamental structure in urbanised areas.
Homes for families of armed forces in poor shape due to lack of funds, audit finds
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 15): The National Audit Department said housing facilities for families of Armed Forces personnel (RKAT) are in poor shape due to insufficient financial allocations, inefficient financial management and inconsistent monitoring, the Malay Mail reported yesterday.
Paramount Property lauds government's move to open up property market
PETALING JAYA (Oct 15): Paramount Property Development Sdn Bhd lauded the government’s move to lower the property price threshold for foreign ownership as this is a good way of managing market inventories while welcoming global citizens to Malaysia, thus creating vibrancy to the market.
Don’t send the wrong message by helping dilapidated strata housing, says BMAM
PETALING JAYA (Oct 11): The government should be very careful in allocating funds to repair and refurbish low- and medium-cost strata housing as it could be sending the wrong message to the owners, warned the Building Managers Association of Malaysia (BMAM).
MIPFM: The real challenge of strata housing maintenance lies in the collection of maintenance charges
PETALING JAYA (Oct 11): While the government’s move to reinstate the maintenance of low and medium cost strata housing is laudable, it is likely that the state of these houses will fall back to square one if the real issue is not tackled, according to the Malaysian Institute of Property and Facility Managers (MIPFM).
