New developer to take on its first project in Penang
NEW developer Gema Intan Sdn Bhd is set to embark on its first development project early next month in Penang, its managing director Teh Tatt Chin said. Known as Skyview, the mix residential and commercial project will be built on a 1.18ha of land, formerly belonging to temple association Persatuan ... Read More
Surge in Penang projects expected with the election fever finally over
GEORGE TOWN: The value and volume of construction projects that will be given out this year in Penang should increase by 10%, compared with 2012. Penang Master Builders & Building Material Dealers’ Association president Lim Kai Seng said the first quarter of 2012 was slow for the industry, due to ... Read More
Penang Sentral project to start this year, says NCIA
BUKIT MERTAJAM: The long-awaited Penang Sentral project is likely to start in the fourth quarter of this year, says the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA). Its chief executive, Datuk Redza Rafiq said NCIA was looking at how to position the project, and work in line with the collaborative engagement model ... Read More
Second Penang link ready in July
GEORGE TOWN: The second Penang bridge is set for completion in July. The longest bridge in South-East Asia and 20th in the world will then go through road commissioning and testing in August before being officially opened in September. During a tour, the media was given a first-hand look at ... Read More
5 Common Home Loan Mistakes That People Make
Taking a home loan? Here are 5 common home loan mistakes that people make especially when they’re applying for it for the very first time. Read on so you can avoid these pitfalls too. Diving in When You’re Not Qualified Banks, by nature, are generally eager to offer home loans ... Read More
Can the developer confiscate your booking fee?
I found my dream house. The developer’s office said the project was selling like hot cakes. Sales were on a first come first serve basis’ and I must pay a deposit otherwise she would have to give it to someone else. Or was it a booking fee she called it? I ... Read More
Consultants say intervention in property prices should be done gradually
WITH residential prices continuing to rise and and currently standing at 61%, 52% and 108% above the post Lehman troughs in China, Singapore and Hong Kong respectively, do interventions really help? And what are their effects on Malaysia? In the April issue of Asia Pacific Residential Review, Knight Frank brought ... Read More
The perfect property is gated and guarded, near work, and has good neighbours
Least important factors were identity of developer and availability of broadband internet According to a UK survey, the perfect property is two miles from a supermarket, ten miles from the coast and within walking distance of a pub where the landlord knows your name. How about for Malaysians? StarProperty.my recently ... Read More
6 Things You Should Consider When Taking Up a Home Loan
To the common folks, choosing a home loan is almost as hard as choosing the property itself. If you’re currently in the midst of shopping for a home loan to buy the house of your dream, here are 6 things you should consider before making what would arguably be the biggest financial ... Read More
Penang residential market to remain active though less buzz compared to last year
Hot spots include Batu Maung, Bayan Lepas, George Town, Tanjung Bungah, Teluk Bahang, as well as areas around five new proposed highways. “Despite uncertainties in both external global economy and internal political risks that have caused some investors to slow down in the short term, market analysts believe that the ... Read More
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