MRCB’s Penang Sky Cab to begin construction in 1Q2018
GEORGE TOWN (April 4): Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd (MRCB)’s Penang Sky Cab, a 4.
Shift to affordable sector may strain developers’ margins
KUALA LUMPUR (April 4): The shift of focus to affordable housing below the RM500,000 per unit range, which has been seeing more resilient demand than higher-end properties, may strain the margins of developers, especially those who are not traditionally involved in this housing category, said Kenanga Investment Bank.
Making Kuching a vibrant and dynamic city
WHEN Alfred Russell Wallace worked on his theory of evolution through natural selection following his explorations of the Malay Archipelago in a small hut not far from what is now Sarawak’s capital, Kuching, he noted how much of the state was unreachable due to its hilly terrain and dense forests.
Penang’s affordable homes to steal limelight, APDL delay causes concern
THE Penang housing market will see houses on the secondary market and in new projects priced below RM450,000 hogging the limelight in the coming months, says Raine & Horne International Zaki + Partners director Michael Geh (pictured, below).
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.
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.
Tropicana Corp’s online property bidding campaign starts today
TROPICANA Corp Bhd has launched its property bidding campaign, where the lowest unique bid wins, starting from a floor price of RM538,888 (for a Tropicana Metropark condominium).
