Tanah Merah Site Launched For Sale

UPDATED: A residential site at New Upper Changi Road/Bedok South Avenue 3 (Parcel B) was launched for sale by public tender today, revealed the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). The 2.4ha site which could yield about 570 housing units was made available for sale on the reserve list of the second half 2015 Government Land Sales … Read more

Famed Developer Sells $25m Bungalow

Luxury property developer Simon Cheong recently sold a good class bungalow (GCB) that he built along King Albert Park within the Bukit Timah/Clementi Road vicinity, reported The Business Times. The property was sold for $25 million, which works out to $1,493 psf based on the freehold land area of 16,750 sq ft. Completed in late … Read more

What To Expect In Real Estate As The AEC Era Begins

A number of benefits and hurdles face the property sector as the ASEAN Economic Community commences There’s no turning back now. On 31 December 2015, the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) was formally established, which saw its 10-member countries form a single economic bloc. Electronic and traditional ads about the AEC can be found all over … Read more

Spotted: Stained Glass Is 2016’s Newest Home Decor Trend

Typically, when we think of stained glass, some very specific things come to mind. Among them are churches, mosques, distinguished buildings, and other formal places of great importance. Although for the most part this continues to be true, architectural innovators such as the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright have long been finding ways to bring the … Read more

Top Industry Players To Partake In First Home & Property Investment Fair For 2016

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — Over 40 of the most reputable and prestigious property developers and real estate advisers would be taking part in the first Home & Property Investment Fair for 2016, from Jan 22-24, at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre. Top industry players such as Mah Sing Group, Tropicana Corporation Bhd, Land and … Read more

5 Tips For A More Organized Home (While Sticking To Your Budget)

You probably already have storage baskets for organizing odd-sized or oversized objects. Blankets, toys, shoes, or other objects that need to be corralled in a basket; you might want a basket with holes or you may need solid side (like for small toys). No matter what type of basket, you may be able to easily … Read more

Penang Government Rebrands Low-Cost And Medium-Cost Housing

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 19  — The DAP-led Penang government today announced the rebranding of low-cost and medium-cost houses to affordable housing types A and B. With the rebranding, low-cost houses costing RM42,000 each will now be known as affordable housing type A and medium-cost houses priced at RM72,500, as affordable housing type B. State Housing, … Read more

Malaysia To Have First International Youth Hotel In Cyberjaya

KUALA LUMPUR: Hospitality specialists Container Hotel Group and Everly Group have collaborated to manage the first international youth hotel in Cyberjaya. The 300-room hotel, located in a 10ha land in Roppongi, will be developed by BND Global Development. “The location is strategic as Roppongi will be the education hub in Malaysia as it will house … Read more

Zeti: Malaysians Want To See Conclusion To 1MDB Investigations

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians want to see a conclusion to the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) investigations so that the country can deal with other economic issues, said Bank Negara governor Tan Sri Zeti Akhtar Aziz (pic). Zeti, who will be retiring in April, said various authorities were investigating different aspects of the strategic development company. “Everyone … Read more

Felcra Bhd Identifies 18 Areas For Second Generation Housing Projects

SEREMBAN, Jan 18  — Felcra Bhd (Felcra) has identified 18 areas nationwide in preparation to build some 2,207 homes for second generation of Felcra settlers starting this year. Its chief executive officer Datuk Ramlee Abu Bakar said the housing projects were underway in Sri Makmor, Pahang and Seberang Perak. “In Negeri Sembilan 100 houses will … Read more