Property News

Blooming attraction on the mainland
Response has been overwhelming for Eco World Development Group Bhd’s mixed residential-commercial Eco Bloom project in Simpang Ampat, Penang. A good portion of its stylish residences has been snapped up, with many drawn to the unique concept, excellent location, attractive pricing and promise of quality. If you have been eyeing ... Read More

Design Village outlet mall to open in Penang next month
Malaysia’s biggest outlet mall, Design Village, will open its doors from November to offer a selection of items at lowered prices. The outlet mall, located within the newly-developed township of Bandar Cassia in Batu Kawan, is the first in the northern region. Built on a 24-acre tropical garden, the mall ... Read More

Budget 2017 no help in stimulating sluggish property market
Budget 2017 that was announced today did not provide measures to shore up the property market or to help the bulk of potential homebuyers to own homes. Heritage Shield Real Estate Sdn Bhd CEO and immediate past president of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents K Soma Sundram said Budget ... Read More

Budget 2017: What’s in it for housing?
For housing, the following was announced to enhance first home buyers’ affordability: Financing will be easier and more accessible to buyers with total loan of up to 90% to 100% with loan rejection rate to be reduced drastically. For example, applicants with monthly income of RM3,000 now eligible for loan ... Read More

Gurney Wharf making good progress
People strolling along Gurney Drive are getting a respite from the muddy water that used to come up the shoreline. A perimeter rock bund of the reclamation work going on off the coast has helped keep the murky water away, providing a jade-green seaview at high tide now. A spokesman ... Read More

Help for first-time house buyers?
Higher withdrawals from retirement funds and stamp duty exemptions are among measures for first-time home buyers likely to be announced in Budget 2017. CH Williams Talhar & Wong managing director Foo Gee Jen (pix) said a 100% stamp duty exemption would help first-time home buyers as it could result in ... Read More

Let’s Talk About Business @ Eco Bloom
To be competitive means to be more knowledgeable and updated on all market aspects. Get information relating to tax & property strategies by tax expert - Dr. Choong Kwai Fatt and renowned retail expert - Sam Siew on franchising this Saturday. EcoWorld Gallery @ Eco Meadows 22 October 2016 (2pm) RSVP ... Read More

Penang’s SME Village ready by 2019
The Penang Development Corporation (PDC) targets to complete the development of the 60ha (150 acres) SME Village in Batu Kawan by 2019. Special Advisor to Penang Chief Minister and investPenang director Datuk Seri Lee Kah Choon told StarBiz that to-date PDC had sold all the one to two-acre bungalow lots ... Read More

How To Invest/Buy Your 1st Property Even in the current property market
* Article by Freemind Works * Since the start of property boom nearly 10 decades ago, owning a home has become the lynchpin of the Malaysian dream. Although, with the increasing cost of living, depreciation of Ringgit, GST implementation and various other lending restrictions, the dream seems to be increasingly ... Read More

Investing in George Town pre-war buildings bears fruit
Singaporean entrepreneur with Penang roots, Jonathan Foo, 44, is seeing his family investment in heritage properties of George Town taking a form that will generate long-term recurring income. Foo is the chief executive officer of 1919 Global Sdn Bhd, which has to date spent in excess of RM10mil to conserve its ... Read More
Weekly Newsletter
Latest Projects
TODAY'S MOST READ
RECENT COMMENTS
- The discussion of this property is quiet after now. Any owner here please comment life...Ellen on Southbay Plaza
- @Ivan Do you get any Whatapps group for Triuni Tower C? ...CS on Triuni Residences
- Good evening, All! Can anyone please advise the current status of the Urban Renewal (PSB)...DAVID CHAN CHIN CHYE on Penang delivers on housing promise with latest RMKu handovers
- Pity to Breeza owners... with this new condo, left right all block. ...thomas on Eight & Eight Condominium
- How to apply affordable housing and what is the criteria? Kindly help to let me...Thomas on Suria 2
- Nice project ...VH on Taman Seri Valdor
- Where is KDU University College’s new campus being developed? ...Sains Data on University Metropolis @ Batu Kawan
- @Billionaire I think he's being sarcastic. He obviously stating all the false stuff. Maybe another...Hee Chan on Twin Star
- On foreign labour, Chow reaffirmed the state’s commitment to responsible planning. Centralised Labour Quarters (CLQs)...David on Penang has enough land to sustain industrial growth
- @Ong May I know the PN4 price? ...Raymond on Ari Altitude
SHOW MORE COMMENTS
Latest Property News
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
- Affordable Housing (Penang Island)
- Butterworth Arena
- Columbia Asia Medical Centre
- Eco-Tourism Hub @ Batu Kawan
- Escape Penang – Eco Theme Park
- GBS @ The Waterfront
- GBS by The Sea
- Gurney Wharf
- IKEA Batu Kawan
- Island Medical CIty
- Kobay Jelutong
- Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery
- Linear Waterfront
- Mitsui Outlet Park @ PIA
- One Auto Hub @ Batu Kawan
- Penang Arts District
- Penang Eastern Seafront Development
- Penang Medical & Digital Technology Hub
- Penang Premium Outlets (Design Village)
- Penang Sentral
- Penang South Islands
- Penang Transport Master Plan
- Penang Waterfront Convention Centre
- Penang World City
- PIA Expansion
- Silicon Island
- Teluk Bahang Wellness Resort
- The Ship Campus (ALC College)
- The Top @ Komtar
- Wellness City of Dreams