Maybank, CIMB revises BLR after OPR hike
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 29): Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) said its base rate will be increased by 25 basis points from 3% per year to 3.
Mara Melbourne building purchase overvalued by Malaysian firm, says report
PETALING JAYA (Jan 28): The controversial purchase of the UniLodge building in Melbourne by Mara Incorporated Sdn Bhd was based on bloated valuations by the Malaysian branch of Raine and Horne, reported the Sydney Morning Herald (SMH).
Renting out to students
Student housing rental is a prominent sub-sector of the housing rental market and can bring stable returns for landlords, especially when the rented property is located near colleges or other higher learning institutions.
What about investing in heritage buildings?
When George Town in Penang and Melaka city were inscribed into Unesco’s World Heritage List in 2008, it was an international recognition that the nation was proud of.
热盘行情: Kiaramas Cendana公寓，Mont’Kiara，吉隆坡
成交价：RM138万(每平方尺RM560) 交易推手：来自J Maison Realtor的Jerro Loh (E2417，012-281 2078)和Esther Chan (REN 08489，017-664 6709) 成交月份：2017年9月 卖点： ● 2,465 sq ft ● 位于16楼，面相西边，坐拥泳池和森林景观 ● 4+1间房、4间浴室 ● 附送部分家具：衣橱、橱柜、沙发、餐桌和床 ● 设备：泳池、健身室、网球场、羽球场、壁球场和游乐园 Kiaramas Cendana公寓位于Mont’Kiara的最高点，且被绿景所环绕。该公寓采用低密度设计，仅有一栋29层大楼，当中共184个单位。 根据这宗交易的推手之一Jerro Loh，这间单位的卖家是孟加拉人，当初买下这个单位作为度假屋。 Loh说：“现在她（卖家）的孩子已经长大并在国外留学，鲜少来马度假，所以她决定脱售套现。” 至于买家，则是定居在澳洲的马来西亚人。她买下这个单位给母亲和外婆居住。 “买家的妈妈和外婆都喜欢这个单位的实用设计。它有4间宽敞的睡房、一个客厅和一个偏厅、干湿分离的厨房以及独立的用餐区。这个单位的面积是2,465平方尺，在目前新发展项目中比较少见。” 另外，买家也喜欢这个单位是角头间，所以有更多自然光和更通风。 Loh表示，基于Kiaramas Cendana平均交易价是每平方尺RM550至RM650间，所以RM138万或每平方尺RM560的成交价符合市价。 EdgeProp.
Kimlun buys 47 vacant plots and 30 houses in Shah Alam from Melati Ehsan for RM68m
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 26): Kimlun Corp Bhd is buying 47 vacant detached lots and 30 double-storey detached houses in Shah Alam from Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd for RM68.
Spring Gallery to develop theme park in Melaka
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 26): Spring Gallery Bhd will develop a theme park in Klebang, Melaka, after gaining the rights for the project from the operator, Village Roadshow Theme Parks Pty Ltd (VRS).
Penang govt unsure three-highway project will go on
GEORGE TOWN (Jan 26): The Penang government said it is unsure whether the three-highway and undersea tunnel project will proceed as planned, Bernama reported today.
Pesona Metro bags RM161.9m construction job
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 26): Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd has bagged a RM161.
Sime Darby Property enhances employee benefits
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 26): Working mothers at Sime Darby Property Bhd will be entitled to 90 calendar days of paid maternity leave under the group's new family benefit programme.
