Is it still advisable to invest in shoplots and shopoffices?

Apr 08

INVESTORS of shoplots and shopoffices enjoyed rental yields of more than 10%, and saw their capital values grow faster than other property types, before prices started increasing in 2009, says Savills (M) Sdn Bhd managing director Allan Soo (pictured, below).

Imbalanced property market may have negative repercussions – Part 3: Retail segment

Apr 07

AN undersupply of affordable housing, particularly in major urban areas, coupled with an oversupply of office and retail spaces, may lead to deeper imbalances in the property market, says Bank Negara Malaysia in its 2015 annual report, which was released recently.

Imbalanced property market may have negative repercussions – Part 2: Office segment

Apr 05

AN undersupply of affordable housing, particularly in major urban areas, coupled with an oversupply of office and retail spaces, may lead to deeper imbalances in the property market, says Bank Negara Malaysia in its 2015 annual report, which was released recently.

Imbalanced property market may have negative repercussions – Part 1: Housing segment

Apr 04

AN undersupply of affordable housing, particularly in major urban areas, coupled with an oversupply of office and retail spaces, may lead to deeper imbalances in the property market, says Bank Negara Malaysia in its 2015 annual report, which was released recently.

More effort needed to woo Chinese tourists here, says retail consultant

Mar 08

KUALA LUMPUR (March 8): Malaysia should try harder to woo Chinese tourists to shop here, as they are among the world’s biggest spenders and make up the largest consumer market of luxury goods, said Savills (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd managing director Allan Soo.

Klang Valley retail space to hit 60 million sq ft in 2017

Mar 02

PETALING JAYA (Mar 1): The retail space in Klang Valley will hit the 60 million sq ft mark in 2017, said Savills Malaysia managing director Allan Soo.

More malls consolidation expected this year

Feb 11

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 10): Property consultancy firm Rahim & Co highlights the possibility of more consolidation of the Klang Valley's retail space this year as more malls are launched, contributing to a growing glut in the sector.

AmFirst REIT secures RM250 mil for land acquisition in Penang

Jan 19

KUALA LUMPUR: AmFirst Real Estate Investment Trust has secured a RM250 million syndicated-term loan facility from Public Bank Bhd andAmBank (M) Bhd to acquire six pieces of land in Seberang Perai Tengah, Penang.