Kuala Lumpur and Penang-based property developers are undertaking fresh projects with a gross development value (GDV) of RM4.04bil in Penang this year to ensure variety in the market. Eco World Development Group Bhd (with a GDV of RM280mil), Mah Sing Group Bhd (GDV of RM651mil), Ideal Property Development Sdn Bhd (GDV ... Read More

Property hunters should take advantage of the low bank interest rates to buy properties now as a hedge against inflation. Eco World (North) general manager Khoo Teck Chong said the current rates were among the lowest in the history of housing loans in the country. “This should spur buying which ... Read More

Eco World Development Group Bhd’s exciting Eco Bloom is set for launch soon, and the StarProperty.my Fair 2016 in Penang is the best time to register your interest. Those who sign up during the event from Thursday to Sunday will get priority privileges likefirst choice of units in the mixed ... Read More

The current slowdown in the property market doesn’t look like it will pick up anytime soon. In fact, the outlook seems rather uncertain for the Malaysian property industry. “If the economy continues to be gloomy, the property market will likely be slow and soft,” Valuation and Property Services Department (JPPH) ... Read More

Started in 2010 with only one objective - To provide quality, accurate and up-to-date information to any readers who are keen on property news and new projects in Penang. After 6 years, Penang Property Talk is no longer only a blog but also one of the most popular property news portal ... Read More

Interest rates on housing loans offered by some banks will likely be adjusted lower in the coming weeks in tandem with the 25 basis points (bps) cut in the overnight policy rate (OPR). Analysts said while banks in Malaysia were expected to revise their base rates (BR), which are the ... Read More

An address that speaks for itself, Luminari which brings the meaning of lighting lamp is positioned to become an iconic landmark that brightens up a prospective future for Harbour Place, Penang. Strategically located close to eminent landmarks such as Butterworth Ferry Terminal and well connected to major access routes namely ... Read More

Concern over rising rent in the George Town Heritage Zone has prompted the Penang government to consider reimposing rent controls like the repealed Rent Control Act 1966. Chief Minister said this was to ensure the Unesco recognised site was not adversely affected by gentrification. He was quick to add his ... Read More

Homestays, once popular in rural areas, have now become big businesses in towns and cities nationwide. Thousands of homeowners have discovered how to make money with their properties and avoid paying taxes. They have joined global home-sharing marketplaces, and just like how Uber has made life for government-regulated taxi drivers ... Read More

The Penang government has agreed in principle that the 20% surcharge for affordable housing units sold in the northeast district will be reduced to 10%. State Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo told International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) Penang branch members that this was to invigorate ... Read More