Fulfilling pledge to build more homes
The state government is delivering its promise of providing affordable homes to Penangites, said Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo. Out of the 12 planned projects comprising 22,512 units, four are already in progress in Bandar Cassia on the mainland, as well as Teluk Kumbar, Kampung ... Read More
Penang Island vs Mainland (Part 3) – Connectivity & Accessibility
Connectivity & Accessibility More than 30 years ago, before the Penang Bridge was built, it was a big thing for people from mainland to go to the island. Property investment in the Island vs mainland was hardly discussed because travelling to the other side of Penang taking ferry on a ... Read More
Bank Negara credit checks ‘hurt’ housing market
Tougher credit checks on potential buyers and lending curbs imposed by Bank Negara is distorting the market, claims a top official at Malaysia’s biggest grouping of property developers. Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) Malaysia reveals that due to the high rejection rates of housing loan applications, many developers ... Read More
YTL Land and Development’s Penang Shorefront all snapped up
YTL Land and Development Bhd sold the final units of its low-rise condominium project – Penang Shorefront – at a preview last weekend. YTL Land and Development executive director Datuk Yeoh Seok Kian remarked: "It’s amazing to witness the way the market responded to our Shorefront project, a niche upmarket, ... Read More
Penang Island vs Mainland (Part 2) – Land scarcity or abundant?
Land scarcity or abundant, which one is better? Scarcity of land is one of the most common explanations given by those looking to invest or having invested into a property in Penang Island. Many people seem to have convinced that since the island is running out of development land, prices ... Read More
Five tips for selling your home in a tough market
Property transactions seen declining, prices to remain flattish THE property market has been in a grind this year and according to projections, it’s not about to free up any time soon. According to a report early this year by research house JF Apex Research, property transactions are expected to decline ... Read More
Deterrent action for developers mooted
Developers who carry out earthworks without approvals or permits from the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) could face the possibility of having their applications for future development projects frozen for five to 10 years. Local Government Committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow (DAP - Padang Kota) suggested that stringent action be ... Read More
Penang Island vs Mainland (Part 1) – Location branding
by Ken Lim In Penang, one of the most intense debated topic is the property investment and purchase decision between the properties in island and mainland. The island which is well-known for its “scarcity of land” has always been the top property investment choice for both locals and foreigners, whereas ... Read More
Keeping housing hopes alive
Penangites flocked to the ‘Mission House-Possible’ roadshow at the Tanjung Bungah market to find out more about the state’s affordable housing projects. Hotel worker Mohd Nazri Zainon, 31, said buying a house from a private developer was out of the question due to financial constraints. “My wife and I have ... Read More
Mainland Penang rising, secondary choice to island ending.
by Charles Tan If you stay in Penang, mainland is considered a secondary choice. Island is the main focus and majority would choose to stay in island over mainland. Well, one major reason would also be due to the employment opportunities in the island. Think of any foreign multinational paying ... Read More
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