Call for more private developers to help build affordable homes
The state government wants more private developers to come on board to build affordable housing units. Penang Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said that with 22,500 affordable units to be built over the next 10 years, private developers should grab the opportunity to be part ... Read More
51,000 apply for affordable housing
A total of 51,238 people have applied for the low-cost, low medium-cost (LMC) and affordable housing units in Penang to date, said state Town, Country and Housing Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo. Jagdeep said 24,399 people applied for low-cost units, 23,582 for LMC and 3,257 for affordable units. “The deserving ... Read More
“Mission: Home-Possible” Roadshow Kick Off – 23 Ogos
The Penang State government has as its top priority, the provision of affordable housing for first time Penangite house-buyers. Towards this end, and recognising that property prices in Penang have risen in the past few years, no doubt, as a result of Penang being very attractive having regards to it ... Read More
i-Santorini @ Tanjung Pinang
i-Santorini, an affordable housing development by Ideal Property Group in Tanjung Tokong, Penang. The piece of land which was previously planned for a 988-units condominium project is now being re-purposed for affordable housing. The new development plan comprises two parcels: Parcel 1: 2 blocks of 48-storey residential towers (1,320 units) ... Read More
Housebuyers cautioned against syndicate collecting deposits
Housebuyers here need to be more cautious not to fall victim to a syndicate which is going around securing payments for units at an affordable housing project developed by the state. Penang Town, Country and Housing Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said there were claims that the syndicate was promising ... Read More
Developers want incentives too
The state government should look into allowing special privileges for developers involved in affordable projects to pay preferential premium and levies to the state authorities. Raine & Horne Malaysia senior partner Michael Geh said this would further enhance the smooth delivery of affordable housing projects in the state. “There will ... Read More
No such thing as shortcuts to affordable housing
Recently a syndicate 'guaranteeing' applicants and home buyers of affordable housing by asking for monetary compensation of RM10,000 to RM30,000 has caught the attention of developers and the state government. Aspen Group has received multiple complaints from the public that they have received phone calls from a syndicate demanding a ... Read More
More units in the offing
THE Penang Development Corporation (PDC) is holding a Request For Proposal (RFP) for a joint development project on a 1.7ha plot at the Sandilands foreshore in Jalan C.Y. Choy. The project will comprise medium-cost apartments, low medium- cost flats and related commercial facilities. PDC was appointed by Chief Minister Incorporated ... Read More
Affordable Housing In Penang Island
Recently there has been many discussion about affordable housing scheme and buying your first home. So do you know exactly where are the proposed affordable housing located in Penang Island? So far I have found six affordable housing schemes which were proposed in the island. 1. Affordable housing @ Penang ... Read More
Suria @ Hijau E-Komuniti
Suria @ Hijau E-Komuniti is the first phase of affordable housing development by Penang State Government at Batu Kawan. Strategically located within the key development area of Bandar Cassia, about 500 meters away from Design Village outlet. Surrounding communities and amenities include Eco Horizon, Aspen Vision City, Utropolis, IKEA Store and ... Read More
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