Ideal United Bintang plans to stick to affordable housing in next two years
Penang-based property player Ideal United Bintang Bhd (IUBB) plans to stick to affordable housing projects in the next two years, given the slowdown in the economy and property sector in the country. IUBB's executive chairman Datuk Alex Ooi Kee Liang said at present, the group will be concentrating on its ... Read More
Affordable housing open to all in Penang
The Penang government has relaxed the ownership eligibility for affordable housing in the state. State Housing Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh said 30% of the units in an all-affordable housing project can be purchased on the open market without government vetting. He however said these units were priced 10% higher while ... Read More
Tri Pinnacle show unit with IKEA furnishing is now open!
The first privately initiated Affordable Home Project by Aspen Group in collaboration with the Penang State Government, Tri Pinnacle, has opened its show unit on 21 November. Eligible buyers as well as those who are interested to experience how it truly feels to live in a unit at Tri Pinnacle ... Read More
APDL for Affordable Housing Projects in Penang
APDL (Advertising Permit & Developer's License) approval has been a hot topic in Penang's housing industry over the last couple of months. The delay in approval not only is a challenge for developers, it is also a depressing experience for the first time home buyers. So, to shed some light on the issue, here is a list ... Read More
First Time Home Buyers 101
Buying your first home is never an easy decision. Not only it is most people’s biggest financial commitment, it can also be time-consuming and frustrating. One of the most common question asked by first time home buyer is when will be the best time to buy a property in Penang ... Read More
Penang Chinese Chamber Says Willing To Build RM150,000 Affordable Houses
The Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce (PCCC) says it is willing to build the proposed new category of affordable housing units if the state government gives sufficient incentives. Datuk Finn Choong Khuat Seng, convenor of the chamber's Property Development Construction and Management Committee (PDCMC), said the committee lauds the recent ... Read More
20 Most Active Projects in Penang (October 2015)
If you ever wonder how well are the affordable housings doing in Penang, take a few minutes going through the chart below. These are the top 20 most active projects in Penang, based on the total number of project page views we have received in October 2015. With the introduction of new measures ... Read More
AFFORDABLE: Bukit Mertajam / Villa Acres Development S.B.
A newly proposed affordable housing project by Villa Acres Development Sdn. Bhd. at Bukit Mertajam, Penang. If approved, this will be one of the very strategic affordable housing location in the mainland that I have known so far. It is strategically located along Jalan Betek, easily accessible via the ever ... Read More
Budget 2016: What’s in it for housing?
First-time buyers of affordable houses not left out too Various house ownership programmes for all levels of income have been allocated for in Budget 2016. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said PR1MA would build 175,000 houses, which will be sold at 20% below market prices, with an allocation ... Read More
Hunza acquires land in Penang for Affordable Housing
Hunza Properties Bhd is buying 9.7 acres of freehold land in Penang for RM57.02mil to develop affordable houses for qualified buyers. In a filing with the local stock exchange yesterday, Hunza said its wholly-owned unit, Diamaward (M) Sdn Bhd, had signed a sale and purchase deal with property developer WLB ... Read More
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- @MajorArches One foresta/Forestville another doomsday. Upcoming is Ideal Residency/Ideal Venice and the Havana/Maldives. They are...Krie on Penang optimistic about achieving target to build 220,000 affordable homes by 2030
- @Krie Luckily I bought Quaywest. At least we don't see such problem & full privacy...Western &Eastern on Penang optimistic about achieving target to build 220,000 affordable homes by 2030
- @Krie The light city few projects suffered same fate. Waterside residence having water leakage issue...Chris on Penang optimistic about achieving target to build 220,000 affordable homes by 2030
- @Krie One example was their I Santori already, proven there what happened. ...MajorArches on Penang optimistic about achieving target to build 220,000 affordable homes by 2030
- @Krie 100% agree with you on this. Quality wise already know about it. High density...MajorArches on Penang optimistic about achieving target to build 220,000 affordable homes by 2030
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