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

Aspen Residence, an upcoming mixed development by Aspen Avenue Sdn. Bhd. in Jelutong, Penang. This development is strategically located next to the the intersection of  Jalan Perak/Solok Perak (next to Taman Meranti Apartment), comprises 42 SOHO and 56 condominium units. More details to be available soon. Property Name: Aspen Residence Location : Jelutong, ... Read More

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

Permai Suria, strategically located next to TAR College, along Cangkat Lembah Permai in Tanjung Bungah, Penang. This is a residential development by Prestasi Raya Sdn. Bhd, a Kedah based developer.  It comprises one unit of bungalow and 26 units of semi-detached houses with two unique designs to choose from. Property ... Read More

After the successful launch of Y Cantonment Townhouses, next on Yeangs Sdn. Bhd.'s list is the launch of another exclusive 19-storey residential building on the corner of Jalan Burmah and Jalan Bagan Jermal which is located in the upmarket suburb of Pulau Tikus, Penang. This project is currently known as ... Read More

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

Sanctuary Villa, second phase of Permatang Sanctuary by IJM in Alma, Bukit Mertajam. Strategically located within established neighbourhood, about a 15-minute drive from Juru Auto-City and the Penang Second Link. Like Sanctuary Garden (phase 1), this is a guarded residential development comprises 134 units of semi-detached (side-by-side & back-to-back) and 2 ... Read More

The Rise (was known as Chelliah Park City), an affordable housing scheme by Penang State Government. Zubicon Sdn Bhd has been awarded the tender to build 1,900 units of affordable housing at Jalan S.P. Chelliah in Georgetown. This housing scheme comprises units with size ranging from 700 sq.ft onwards. Here are ... Read More

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

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) is targeting the transaction value of the secondary property market to increase by between 5% and 8% this year. MIEA president Nixon Paul says: “Historically, the transaction value would increase at about that range every year.” Speaking at a press conference ... Read More