Internet the way to influence buyers, says consultant

Nov 13

SUBANG JAYA: Some 97% of “property seekers” search for property online, of which 78% use property portals as a key source of information, according to Dehinc Asia’s futurist Gerard Kho.

Axis-REIT to buy four plots of land for RM61 mil

Nov 12

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 11): The trustee of Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (Axis-REIT), RHB Trustees Bhd, has signed a sale and purchase agreement with Axis AME IP Sdn Bhd to acquire four plots of freehold land in Johor for RM61 million.

The trouble with affordable housing supply

Nov 07

PETALING JAYA (Nov 6): The private sector is unable to provide affordable homes at prices on par with Perbadanan PR1MA Malaysia (PR1MA), Rumah Selangorku or other government-backed affordable housing schemes as their land cost and construction cost alone may double the selling prices of these homes, said Knight Frank Malaysia executive director Allan Sim.

DONE DEAL: Saville Melawati serviced apartment in Taman Desa Melawati, Kuala Lumpur

Nov 05

Sold for: RM510,000 or RM506 psf Concluded by: Jack Tian of Hartamas Real Estate (OUG) Sdn Bhd (016 434-4681) When: Aug 26 Noteworthy: *1,007 sq ft * Freehold * Serviced apartment * 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms * 3.

DONE DEAL: Duplex unit in Scott SOHO, Scott Garden, Kuala Lumpur

Oct 30

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.