ParkVille @ Balik Pulau, a low-density gated and guarded development by Emerald Capital Group in Balik Pulau, Penang. This development comprises 67 units of 3-storey terrace & bungalow, semi-detached villa and condo villa. It is only mere minutes drive from Balik Pulau town center. Most units are north & south facing, ... Read More

Over a million residents here will be affected if the goods and services tax (GST) is imposed on management fees for apartments and condominiums, said Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng. He said all management and maintenance fees for buildings with strata titles, including low- and low-medium cost flats, will ... Read More

Major construction and property players with projects in Penang are set to be major beneficiaries of the state government’s RM27bil transport masterplan. The Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) is set to improve accessibility and spur further gains in its vibrant property market, said AmResearch in a report yesterday, adding that ... Read More

Penang property developers will adopt a “wait-and-see” approach in rolling out new property projects next year in view of various factors, including rising power costs, fuel subsidy cuts and house buyers’ cautious stance. The Real Estate and Housing Developers Association (Rehda) has expressed concern over bureaucratic red tape involved in ... Read More

Senjayu @ Jawi, an upcoming 70-acre mixed development by IJM Land in Jawi, mainland Penang. Strategically located next to the entry point of the Jawi toll, about 12 minutes drive to the south of Penang Second Bridge. The residential component of this development consists of: Phase 1: Senjayu Terrace - 2-storey ... Read More

The Tamarind, a freehold executive apartments by E&O Property at Seri Tanjung Pinang, Penang. Located along Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang 1, within walking distance to Straits Quay and Tesco. It is also well connected by strategic access roads to many amenities including schools, medical centres and shopping malls. This development ... Read More

The Penang property scene, which has seen prices soaring to new levels in the last two years, will see new affordable properties with a gross development value (GDV) of RM4.7bil entering the market in prime locations over the next three years. Besides the pricing, which ranges between RM300,000 and RM650,000 ... Read More

by Charles Tan In Penang, the electronics sector is a very important sector for property market. The reason I say so is because more often than not a lot of these manufacturing companies would hire engineers as well as other functions to support operations and these are the potential buyers ... Read More

Setia Sky Hill, strategically located within the established township of Sungai Nibong, Penang. This development comprises 2 blocks of residential towers with 341 condo units. Featuring a tension swimming pool which morphs into a 4-storey high waterfall as an entrance statement into the development. The facade is varied from floor to ... Read More

Penangites will have to pay more in assessment next year. State Local Government, Traffic Management and Flood Mitigation Committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow said the Penang Municipal Council (MPPP) and Seberang Prai Municipal Council (MPSP) would impose an increase of between 0.5% and 4.45% based on the type of properties ... Read More