KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — The outlook for Malaysia’s industrial property market is looking favourable as it is expected to see more enquiries, especially from manufacturers, said independent property consultancy firm, Knight Frank Malaysia. Its Capital Markets executive director Allan Sim said manufacturers would be looking to take advantage of the tax incentives, adding that the industrial real estate market…
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — The number of home seekers post-Movement Control Order (MCO) announcement increased to 45 per cent, according to a survey by iProperty.com.my. The property portal said its survey revealed that 24 per cent of the respondents, who were not looking to buy a property before the MCO, are now looking to…
Read MoreWith easy connectivity to the centre of Kuala Lumpur and other suburbs and townships, Mont’ Kiara has become a hot spot for expatriates. (Pic courtesy of Property Advisor) Located in the constituency of Segambut, Mont Kiara, often styled as Mont’ Kiara, is a hot spot for expatriates from around the world. According to Knight Frank…
Read MoreAfter several months in self-isolation, a majority of potential home-movers want to have a bigger garden in their next home, or at least have access to one. (Rawpixel pic) LONDON: After spending more time than expected at home these past few months, a growing number of people are getting in the groove of homebuying again….
Read MoreBig data can help experts spot trends and foretell when these trends may reoccur and what to expect in unexpected circumstances. (Rawpixel pic) Data fuels the hyperconnected world of today with every search, click, scroll, swipe and “like” tracked to seamlessly meet users’ every whim and need. From food delivery to memes, people parlay these…
Read MoreIJM Land Berhad, the property arm of IJM Corporation Bhd, was awarded the highest accolade, the platinum award in the property development category at the tenth Putra Brand Awards 2019. This is IJM Land’s fifth and highest accolade at the Awards. IJM Land Managing Director Mr Edward Chong received the award on behalf of the…
Read MoreThe Government will look after the interests of original buyers of the abandoned Plaza Rakyat project, assured Deputy Federal Territories Minister Datuk Loga Bala Mohan. He explained that a clause was inserted in the sales and purchase agreement between the project’s new developer and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to safeguard original buyers. Loga Bala…
Read MoreMalaysia is set to break ground on its largest real estate development, the multibillion-dollar Bandar Malaysia project that will showcase the country’s growing economic ties with China. Businessman Lim Kang Hoo, whose Iskandar Waterfront Holdings (IWH) secured rights in late 2015 as master developer of the project together with China Railway Engineering Corp (CREC), noted…
Read MoreThe soon-to-be-opened KL Gateway Mall (pictured), part of the KL Gateway mixed development in Bangsar South, Jalan Kerinchi, Kuala Lumpur targets to achieve 100% tenancy by 3Q2017. “There are many potential retailers and we want to ensure we have a good retail mix and meet our projected target of full tenancy by 2017,” said Suez…
Read MoreMeda Inc Bhd has aborted the purchase of 4.18 acres in the Chan Sow Lin industrial estate area of Kuala Lumpur where it had planned to undertake a mixed development project with an estimated gross development value of RM882mil. The property developer, which is also involved in hotel operations and palm oil cultivation, told Bursa…
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