S P Setia earnings expected to recover gradually this year
S P Setia Bhd (May 15, RM3) Maintain outperform with a target price (TP) of RM4.
Ideas: Property-related election pledges may hurt real estate market
PETALING JAYA (May 15): Election pledges made by the new Pakatan Harapan (Pakatan) government regarding affordable housing and the property market at large may hurt the industry as the new government seeks to further control the market which could potentially prevent its self-correction, said Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) senior fellow Dr Carmelo Ferlito.
Enra sells 70% stake in property development firm for RM5.6m
KUALA LUMPUR (May 14): Enra Group Bhd has disposed of its 70% stake in property development firm Landmark Zone Sdn Bhd (LZSB) for RM5.
Cahya Mata Sarawak 1Q net profit up 50.7% to RM38.98m owing to OM Materials' turnaround
KUALA LUMPUR(May 15): Sarawak state infrastructure facilitator Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd (CMSB) saw its net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018 (1QFY18) surge 50.
YTL Corp’s ability to meet its order book target in the near term in doubt
TL Corp Bhd (May 14, RM1.
Gabungan AQRS says ECRL, Pan Borneo doesn't affect order book
KUALA LUMPUR (May 14): Gabungan AQRS Bhd, which saw its shares plummet 30% to RM1.
Review of megaprojects may be 'blessing in disguise'
KUALA LUMPUR (May 14): While markets are nervous that the new ruling coalition Pakatan Harapan’s pledge to review megaprojects may negatively impact the construction sector, some see the plan as a chance for greater inclusion of local players.
Excellent property management key to strata living
KUALA LUMPUR (May 12): The key to strata living is how well the property is managed because the condition of the building will significantly determine the value of your investment, said EdgeProp.
Good property management begins with the developer
KUALA LUMPUR (May 12): Property developers usually shy away from the topic of property management because they are reluctant to face the issues of homeowners but this has to change, said Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (Rehda) Institute chairman Datuk Jeffrey Ng.
Landscape architect: Less is more
KUALA LUMPUR (May 12): Before deciding to purchase a property with fancy landscaping, one should consider future landscape maintenance and upkeep, said Praxcis Design Sdn Bhd director Low Chee Leong.
