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Coming soon: Penang Property Convention 2017
An event that you must not missed! An opportunity to meet up face-to-face with all the property experts and property gurus. Either you are a first time home buyer or a property investor, this event is cater just for you. * THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED * See you ... Read More

How much do you think land costs in Penang?
Land is the most important asset to a property developer as it enables the developer to sustain and grow its business. The constant rise in land prices is the simplest reason that explains the escalating property price especially those in prime areas. We have solicited some actual data from reliable ... Read More

Common problems in a sub sale transaction
A typical transaction for a sub-sale and purchase agreement (SPA) of an immovable property (whether a landed property or strata titled property) in the secondary market is normally divided into three stages: The pre-SPA stage; The formation of the SPA stage; The completion of the SPA stage. The pre-SPA stage ... Read More

Prepare for a rate hike
There is a view emerging out there that Bank Negara will have to raise the benchmark overnight policy rate (OPR) by the end of the year or early next year. This view is premised on a strengthening economy, which usually means higher inflation as wages grow, unemployment comes down and ... Read More

Penang Property Convention – 29 July 2017
In collaboration with GM Training Academy, we are co-organizing "Penang Property Convention" on 29 July 2017. Come and join us for this informative property investment event. Whether you are seasoned property investor or first time home buyer, this event will give you a real insight into Penang property market trends and learn about buying ... Read More

New mayor’s vision for a smart city
The objective of creating a smart and intelligent city is possible with the right vision and manpower to carry out the plans, said new Penang Island City Council (MBPP) mayor Datuk Maimunah Mohd Sharif. “The focus is to increase the quality of services provided by the city council and the ... Read More

Mah Sing acquires 10.89-acre land in Penang for RM43.8m
Mah Sing Group Bhd (Mah Sing) has acquired two new pieces of prime lands in Batu 2.5 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur and Bukit Mertajam, Penang, for a total RM307.3mil. It said the lands in Kuala Lumpur and Penang were for a proposed integrated development and a business park respectively with a ... Read More

Makeover of back lanes in George Town to start next month
The goal of bringing life to under-used back lanes in George Town, Penang, is starting with the RM950,000 makeover of the one connecting Magazine Road and Gurdwara Road. The facelift would involve an 870sq m area and is being touted as a pioneer project to beautify back lanes in the ... Read More

Homes worth RM20mil left unoccupied in Penang
Some RM20mil worth of residential properties in upper class neighbourhoods of Penang island have been left unoccupied for many years, turning them into eyesores. The dilapidated buildings at Jalan Masjid Negeri and Lebuh Bukit Jambul have become dumpsites or breeding ground for mosquitoes. A woman employee of a development firm ... Read More

New Logo and Tagline for Aspen Group
Aspen Group’s iconic ‘AG’ corporate logo has been given an update alongside a new tagline to better represent the company’s core values. The updated symbol, with white against dark teal, now adorns the group’s offices and project sites alongside the words ‘Redefine Living’. It epitomises the culture that drives the ... Read More
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