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EPF to Dispose 2 London Properties
Market Updates • Diane Foo Eu Lynn • Jan 26, 2017
Malaysia’s Employees Provident Fund (EPF) plans to dispose two of its properties in London, namely Tower Bridge House at St Katharine Docks and St James Square in West End. Read more...
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Penang Investment Chief Clears Air on BPO Prime Project
Property News • Diane Foo Eu Lynn • Jan 26, 2017
Penang Development Corporation (PDC) slammed reports that Temasek Holdings has withdrawn from its joint venture to develop the Business Processing Outsourcing Prime (BPO Prime) project in Bayan Baru. Read more...
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Asia Poly to Venture into Property Development
Market Updates • Diane Foo Eu Lynn • Jan 26, 2017
In a bid to branch out into the property market and improve it earnings, cast acrylic products manufacturer Asia Poly Holdings plans to take over High Reserve Land Sdn Bhd (HRLSB). Read more...
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The Joys and Maladies of Property Buying
Stories & Interviews • Diane Foo Eu Lynn • Jan 26, 2017
Property buying is often a harrowing journey if you are a first time home buyer. Compiled here are some of the happy, amusing and occasionally heartbreaking stories.
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Large Projects in Johor may Become Deserted
Market Updates • Diane Foo Eu Lynn • Jan 25, 2017
The massive developments happening in Johor could become ghost towns when they are completed which may negatively impact the prices of nearby properties as nobody one wants to reside in an empty neighbourhood. Read more...
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More High-End Condos Launched in 2H 2016
Market Updates • Diane Foo Eu Lynn • Jan 25, 2017
Despite the subdued property market, more high-end condominiums were launched in the second half of 2016. Property consultancy expects 3,185 more units to enter the market by the first half of 2017. Read more...
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Hunza Properties to Build RM8bil Project in Penang
Property News • Diane Foo Eu Lynn • Jan 25, 2017
Hunza Properties plans to construct a mixed-use project in Penang in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry. Read more...
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Overwhelming Response on 3rdNvenue by Titijaya Land Berhad
Property News • Diane Foo Eu Lynn • Jan 25, 2017
The worst for the property market seems to be over, as exemplified by the overwhelming response from buyers of 3rdNvenue located at Jalan Ampang. Strong response shows strong follower base for Titijaya Land. Read more...
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Two Huge Projects in Penang Deferred
Property News • Diane Foo Eu Lynn • Jan 24, 2017
Given the sluggish property market in Malaysia, two upcoming large-scale projects in Penang with a combined gross development value of RM11.3 billion have been postponed. Read more...
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EcoWorld, EPF to Build 2 Townships in Penang
Property News • Diane Foo Eu Lynn • Jan 24, 2017
Malaysia’s Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has teamed up with Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld) for the construction of two townships in Penang. Read more...
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Malaysian REITs to Give an Average Distribution Yield of 6.3%
Finance • Diane Foo Eu Lynn • Jan 24, 2017
Despite the growing supply of retail and office space, Malaysian real estate investment trusts (REITs) are still expected to post an average distribution yield of 6.3 percent this year. Read more...
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Will the Red Rooster Soar in 2017?
Stories & Interviews • Writer • Jan 24, 2017
The Chinese New Year celebration is looming upon us. Many believe that a new year brings a fresh start to both life and work. While ushering the grand festivity, we can’t stop but to wonder what is in store for us in the year of the Red Rooster.
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Developers Worried Over Stamp Duty Amendment
Property News • Diane Foo Eu Lynn • Jan 23, 2017
Developers fear that several of the proposed amendments to the Stamp Act of 1949 will significantly raise the cost of doing business in the property sector.
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Offer Freebies to Lure Office Tenants, says JLL
Market Updates • Diane Foo Eu Lynn • Jan 23, 2017
To attract and retain tenants amidst a glut of office space and falling occupancy level in Klang Valley, landlords need to offer ways to further lessen rental costs. Read more...
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Analysts Offer Mixed Views on OPR
Market Updates • Diane Foo Eu Lynn • Jan 23, 2017
Analysts offer mixed views on the outlook of the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR). MPC believes inflation and economic activity is stable at the present OPR level. Read more...
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Bon Estates Ushers in a New Dawn This CNY by Revitalising the Unity of Home and Heart
Property News • Contributor • Jan 23, 2017
Ancient Chinese tradition denotes that the rooster is a symbol of hard work, resourcefulness, courage and talent. Fittingly, Bon Estate heralds in a new dawn in the new lunar year of the rooster.
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