Increased costs of high-end projects
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 14): Most property developers are glad that the weakening ringgit has minimal impact on their development costs, but high-end projects which have more imported building materials, may be affected.
PROPERTY SNAPSHOT 1: Ara Damansara and Subang property markets diverge
This is the first in a series of four snapshots on Ara Damansara and Subang.
Eco World International's maiden Sydney project is 90% reserved
SYDNEY (Sept 11): Eco World International’s maiden residential project in Sydney, Australia -- West Village -- is already 90% reserved before the official launch of the project.
Blueprint to transform the construction industry by 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: The Construction Industry Transformation Plan (CITP), which aims to create industry players that can compete in the international arena while being sustainable at home, was launched yesterday by prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
DONE DEAL: Tiffani Kiara, Mont’Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
Sold for: RM1,200,000 (RM748psf) Concluded by: Raphael Wong of Real Estate Finders (016-233 5485) When: April, 2015 Noteworthy: * 1,604 sq feet * 3+1 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms * Freehold * Developed by Ireka Corp Bhd * Completed in 2009 * 2 blocks * 399 units * Block A (9 units per floor), Block B (3 units per floor) * Mid floor * Stunning view of KLCC * Fully furnished * 2 car parks * 0.
GRSB to redevelop land in Seberang Perai
PETALING JAYA (Sept 10): GUH Realty Sdn Bhd (GRSB), a unit from GUH Holdings Bhd has entered into a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Leader Holdings and vendor Thow Gooi Chee to acquire the land measuring 4.
Knight Frank Global House Price Index growth the lowest in four years
PETALING JAYA (Sept 9): The Knight Frank Global House Price Index 2Q2015 rose by 0.
USM, CIDB to promote sustainable infrastructure developments
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 9): Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) will join forces to strengthen public awareness on the sustainable infrastructure development.