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MENTION Taman U-Thant in Ampang, Kuala Lumpur and images of posh mid-rise condominiums and the numerous foreign embassies located there will immediately pop up in our minds.

PETALING JAYA (Oct 22): The first phase of Thriven Global Bhd’s Lumi Tropicana has achieved a take-up rate of 75% since its launch on Oct 15.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 21): The National House Buyers Association (HBA) is pleased that there were no relaxation of cooling measures in the property sector.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 21): Mah Sing Bhd believes the stamp duty increment for homes worth more than RM1 million will encourage advance buying of completed properties prior to Jan 1, 2018 when the hike takes effect.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 21): The Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) said the government should take note that the construction industry needs foreign workers to fill in the demand-supply gap for manpower in the industry.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 21): The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) reaffirmed today that a facility will be introduced for members who meet Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia's (PR1MA) eligibility criteria.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 21): While the government’s efforts in encouraging home ownership are lauded, real estate consultants feel more can be done to help the people fulfil their dream of owning homes.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 21): Budget 2017 that was announced today did not provide measures to shore up the property market or to help the bulk of potential homebuyers to own homes.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 21): “Disappointing.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 21): The new end-financing scheme exclusively for Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia (PR1MA) announced in the 2017 Budget could boost home ownership among middle income earners.