Investing in property – a must for young adults?
If you are aged between 18 and 34, then you are categorised as millennials, also known as Gen Y. At this age, it is a good time to consider investing in property. Investing in property is certainly not...
View ArticleHow to Increase Your Property Rental Yield and Capital Gains through Interior...
* Article by Freemind Works * Buying a property for the purpose of investment is one of the best decision one can make. However, deciding what to do with the property after we get the keys is another...
View ArticlePositive market sentiment to continue
An aerial view of Penang … high-rises in the state saw the most activity in the quarter under review, with prices increasing in all areas surveyed. Photos by Abdul Ghani Ismail The Penang property...
View ArticleRunnymede Bay
Runnymede Bay is a 5 acre seafront development along Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah in Georgetown, Penang. Strategically located next to Menara KWSP, only 5-minutes walking distance from E&O Hotel. The...
View ArticlePenang’s increasing population equals long term demand
by Charles Tan According to Affin Hwang Capital Research, the property market of Penang will continue to be supported by the many major projects driven by public-private partnerships (PPPs). Some of...
View ArticleMont Residence – A Lifestyle Condominium
Be ready to be spoilt for choices with all the seemingly endless possibilities been offered in Mont Residence at Tanjung Tokong. In this unique offering, security check point will start from guard...
View ArticlePDC inks deal with S’pore-based firms to build RM1.3bil complex
Penang Development Corporation (PDC) has inked a joint venture agreement with two Singapore-based companies to develop a RM1.3bil Business Process Outsourcing Prime (BPO-Prime) Complex in Bayan Baru....
View ArticleMore bicycle lanes in the pipeline
All major roads and highways in Penang will have dedicated bicycle lanes, said Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng. He said the state government was giving special attention to complete the lanes on these...
View ArticleNo law against crowded homes
One of the signs the house is a student hostel – the many clothes and shoes outside the house. Also the extra air-conditioning units seen on the left wall of the car porch There has been much debate...
View ArticleNew school plans progressing smoothly
Building dreams: Abdul Malik (fifth right) and other VIPs applauding during the phase two groundbreaking ceremony of SMJK Heng Ee branch in Bayan Lepas, Penang. The SMJK Heng Ee branch in Jalan Sungai...
View ArticleAffordable housing remains key priority in Penang
Affordable housing remains a key priority for the Penang state government, which has embarked on 12 affordable housing projects in all five districts of the state, which will see some 22,512 units of...
View ArticleMaking ends meet
Why developers cannot afford to build affordable houses Imagine you were offered a job with a salary which was insufficient to cover all your basic expenses like food, childcare, petrol and mortgage....
View ArticleApplicants allowed to select affordable housing projects in Penang
The Penang state government will allow applicants of affordable housing units to select affordable housing projects in the state, following suggestions from property players for the move. Speaking at a...
View Article10 Most Popular Projects in July 2015
Ramah Pavilion has again proven to be the busiest affordable housing projects in town with nearly 12,000 views last month. This project has always been in the top 4 since January 2015. Sandiland...
View ArticleUPCOMING: Bukit Mertajam / Asas Dunia Bhd.
A proposed guarded residential development by Asas Dunia Bhd. in Bukit Mertajam, Penang. It is located next to Taman Jernih, only a short drive away from Maju Jaya Business Center. Other neighbouring...
View ArticleGST operational issues affecting property developers
Property developers are still faced with operational issues that come with the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), after the consumption tax came into force four months ago. In a forum...
View ArticlePenang govt to introduce lower-priced affordable houses
The Penang government will consider introducing additional affordable housing categories into the property market. State housing committee chairman Jagdeep Singh said these units will be priced at...
View Article5 things you need to know about strata living in an urban community
We tend to forget the meaning of community living while climbing the career ladder to put food on the table and the kids through private school. Urban Malaysians live in private spaces, outsourcing our...
View ArticleRules may be relaxed for first-time home buyers
Jagdeep: It’s okay if they have incomes that exceed our limits but they must be purchasing their first homes The state government is thinking of allowing developers to sell a certain percentage of...
View ArticleNew Air Itam-Gelugor bypass to cut driving time by half
Driving time from Air Itam to Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway is expected to be slashed by half by 2018 with a new 5.7km bypass. About 70% of the dual carriageway will be elevated and the link provides...
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