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

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

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

Property Investment Malaysia – Now Or Never

Why Property Investment Malaysia? A combination of factors makes a country lucrative for property investment: The property should be below market price Easy to sell Stable appreciation Based in a country that has a stable economy and a regulated financial sector There should be no risks involved The Malaysian property investment market is heating up. … Read more

Property Search – The 5E Rule

You have decided to buy a property. Your obvious next step is to do a property search. People who have bought a few properties before probably know the 5E rule. Others may have used the 5Es without knowing. It is your guide in the jungle of properties. Property Search – The 5E Rule The 5E … Read more

Basics and Differences of Co-ops, Condos & Condops

If you’re planning to buy an apartment and you’re a newbie, you need to know the differences between an apartment that is a cooperative (co-op), and a condominium (condo) and the much rarer and often misunderstood conglomeration of the two, the condop. Condos are popular throughout the United States, co-ops are found in larger cities … Read more

Malaysia Property Investment – Still A Good Proposal?

Malaysia property investment has been booming. Malaysia has seen a constant growth in the property development market. The growth has been in the apartment, or condominium, space as well as the landed properties, like terrace houses. The latest figures, released by the Malaysian Government, show that the properties have appreciated. This is a significant improvement … Read more

Malaysian Property Market Weakness Seen Continuing

PETALING JAYA: Hard statistics and anecdotal evidence suggest demand in the property market has continued to weaken, according to Maybank Investment Bank Research. The firm also said reported loan default cases and the rise in the number of properties up for auction pointed to a challenging market environment. “From our discussions with the bankers and … Read more

10 Things To Think About When Buying A High Rise Property

Here are 10 things to consider before you decide to purchase a high-rise condominium. Dramatic architecture, stunning views, work proximity, resort-style amenities, and customised social activities – these are just a few of the qualities that attract homeowners to beautiful high-rise buildings. However, before you make the decision to purchase a high-rise condominium, here are 10 … Read more

Residential Property Value To Drop This Year

KUALA LUMPUR: Transactions within the residential property sub-sector is likely to see flattish growth in 2016 as buyer sentiment continues to remain subdued this year. CH Williams Talhar & Wong’s (WTW) managing director Foo Gee Jen (pic) said he expected to see a drop in residential property value and transaction volume this year compared with … Read more