Only developers with strong balance sheets can undertake financing scheme, says RAM

RAM Rating Services does not expect the property sector to be significantly lifted by the move to allow eligible developers to apply for a moneylender's licence to provide loan facilities to house buyers KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 13): Malaysian homebuilders' accumulation of debts to finance their land purchases over the past few years have left little room for them to undertake the developer financing scheme sanctioned by the Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing, and Local Government, said RAM Rating Services Bhd.

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EUPE anticipates better FY17 with Novum’s contribution

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 22): After a rather dismal year in which earnings plummeted 75% on reduced profit margin as revenue slid 23% on lower construction contribution, Kedah-based property player EUPE Corp Bhd expects its financial year ending Feb 28, 2017 (FY17) to chart better numbers in both revenue and profit.

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Property market in 2H2016 to remain subdued

PETALING JAYA (July 27): The outlook for the property market in the second half of 2016 (2H2016) is expected to remain subdued, said Valuation and Property Services Department director-general Datuk Faizan Abdul Rahman at the Malaysian Property Summit Mid-Year Review 2016 today.

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Primary market property sales plunge in 1H2016

KUALA LUMPUR (July 27): Primary market property sales plunged in 1H2016 from a year ago, underpinned by the sluggish global economy and poor local market sentiments, according to preliminary figures by the Valuation and Property Services Department.

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