PROPERTY SNAPSHOT 1: Sentul average price up 38.3% y-o-y in 1Q2015
• This week, the spotlight falls on the secondary market of non-landed residences in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur.
Transforming Johor Bahru into an international city
JOHOR Bahru, capital of the country’s southernmost state, has gone through a tremendous transformation and revitalisation over the past few years.
Inner city distribution hubs - the next big thing
RUNDOWN factories and warehouses, small and large, have long been a common sight in Malaysia.
Bandar Rimbayu’s Penduline first phase achieves 90% sales
PETALING JAYA (April 2): The first phase of Penduline’s two-storey terraced homes which comprise 246 units has achieved a take-up rate of 90% following its launch last November, said Bandar Rimbayu senior sales manager Susan Teh.
Desa Impian in KK to launch by 3Q2016
KUALA LUMPUR (April 2): Kota Kinabalu-based property developer Borneo Estate Development Sdn Bhd is planning a RM4.
Get your home loans first, location second, says property agency director
PETALING JAYA (April 1): In light of high loan rejection rates experienced by many homebuyers recently, Huttons One World Sdn Bhd real estate group executive director Daniel Goh said it is likely because youths may be focusing too much on getting their dream home in the perfect location when they should be focusing on getting their house loans approved first.
Sunway invests RM875m to expand hospitality unit
PETALING JAYA (April 1): Sunway Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality arm of property-construction conglomerate Sunway Group, will invest RM875 million to facilitate the redevelopment and expansion of its hotels across Malaysia, Cambodia and Vietnam.
Opportunities in a soft market
THE outlook for Malaysia’s property market may not be bright at the moment but JLL Property Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd country head and managing director YY Lau (pictured) thinks pockets of opportunities can be found if you know where to look.
Visionary architect Zaha Hadid dies at 65 of heart attack
PETALING JAYA (April 1): Acclaimed Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, whose iconic projects include the London Olympics Aquatics Centre, the Bahrain International Circuit and the Beijing New Airport Terminal building has passed away at the age of 65 from a heart attack.
