The Henge set to change Kepong skyline
We used to hear regularly of people lining up a day or two before the launch of a new property development project, just to make sure they can grab one unit or two.
DONE DEAL: Duplex unit in Scott SOHO, Scott Garden, Kuala Lumpur
Sold for: RM480,000 Concluded by: Janet Chong of Hartamas Real Estate (OUG) (012-318 8099) When: August, 2015 Noteworthy: * Freehold * 775 sq ft * one bedroom and two bathrooms * come with one parking, kitchen cabinet, three air-cons and two water heaters.
Haven Luxury Resort Ipoh bags two global awards
HONG KONG (Oct 28): The Haven Luxury Resort Ipoh in Malaysia snagged the “Luxury Family Hotel” award at the annual World Luxury Hotel Awards 2015 Gala Ceremony in Hong Kong on Oct 24.
IGB REIT's 3Q net property income rises 6.3% on higher rental income
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 27): IGB Real Estate Investment Trust (IGB REIT) saw its net property income for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2015 (3QFY15) grow 6.
Bina Puri to build PR1MA homes in Johor Bahru
PETALING JAYA (Oct 26): Construction firm Bina Puri Holdings Bhd has received a letter of intent from PR1MA Corporation Malaysia (PR1MA) for the construction of 994 apartment units and 20 shops in Johor Bahru.
Budget 2016 for housing disappointing, shortsighted, says Penang exco
GEORGE TOWN (Oct 26): Penang, which was hoping for some good news for the housing sector, was disappointed when last week’s Budget 2016 made no mention of relaxing commercial bank loan requirements to make it easier for the people to purchase affordable homes.
RPGT and DIBS: Views pro and against
We asked several property experts and agents on their views on the lack of changes or announcements on Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) and Developers Interest Bearing Scheme (DIBS) for Budget2016.
Negeri Sembilan offers land for projects for the poor
SEREMBAN (Oct 22): The Negeri Sembilan government wants the private sector to use state land for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects to benefit the poor.
Buyers find it difficult to get loans for affordable housing, says Jagdeep
GEORGE TOWN (Oct 22): The Penang government has once again urged Putrajaya to address the high rejection rate for loan applications to buy low-cost and affordable homes.
