SP Setia releases statements on bridge collapse in KL
News November 30, 2016
Property360 is saddened to hear about the tragic incident that occurred at approximately 3.30pm today, involving the collapse of a bridge being constructed in the Abdullah Hukum vicinity. We understand that there has been at least one fatality and potentially other casualties. The developer overseeing the project SP Setia... Read more
Relax and enjoy the water!
Green & Tech November 30, 2016
BY Kate May Imagine the pure pleasure of sitting in open breezy spaces and enjoying the waterfront. Urbanism experts say great waterfronts can be a city’s greatest assets if the stakeholders make the most of the opportunities the assets provide. Waterfronts can also transform cities to become the world’s... Read more
‘Tis the season for corporate parties
Inspired Spaces November 28, 2016
The holiday season is officially upon us. We are a month away from 2017 and it is time to usher in the most wonderful time of the year, and certainly, the busiest. With school holidays and Christmas approaching, companies and individuals will be busy planning and hosting Christmas, New... Read more
Sarawak needs lower priced housing for civil servants
News November 28, 2016
State Assistant Minister for Tourism Datuk Lee Kim Shin believes that Sarawak is in urgent need of more low- and medium-cost housing projects to cater to civil servants. Lee said the federal government should expand its housing projects for civil servants by developing a higher volume of such units... Read more
Mistakes to avoid when upsizing
Protips November 28, 2016
Housing needs can change such as it is easy for a family to outgrow a home. Upsizing by extending an existing home or selling it to move to a larger one will likely involve refinancing your home loan and most people will be looking at a larger mortgage and... Read more
KL still ‘the FDI hub’
Market Watch November 28, 2016
BY Kate May That global luxury hospitality operators continue to see Malaysia, despite declines in tourist arrivals, as an appealing destination in the region speaks volumes. For one, the country continues to be a significant recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI). In its Global Cities 2017 Report on the... Read more
BSN Targets RM6b in loan disbursements for youth
News November 25, 2016
Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) is targeting at least RM6 billion loan disbursement for its Youth Housing Scheme by July next year. Initially launched in July last year, BSN said the scheme is aimed at young married couples between the age 25 and 40 years old with a household income... Read more
Titijaya Land makes foray into affordable segment
News November 25, 2016
Titijaya Land Bhd is the latest in a cluster of notable developers that are making a move into the affordable housing segment, indicating that the industry is now gradually aligning itself with current market demand. The move by Titijaya Land comes in the form a proposed RM2.4 billion project... Read more
Ecohill Walk gets MBO boost
News November 25, 2016
BY Chris Prasad Among the clearest signs that Klang Valley’s southward expansion is well underway is the involvement of big development names in the region. This not only indicates an elevation of lifestyle quality and appeal within the growth corridor, the participation of leading development brands also means the... Read more
Fortune favours the vigilant
Market Watch November 23, 2016
ROUGH DAYS AHEAD, BUT HOTSPOTS SUCH AS BANGSAR SOUTH CONTINUE TO LURE INVESTORS BY Chris Prasad The property market could well be in one of its longest-running slumps since the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis, but industry experts will be quick to tell you that, even then, the market was not... Read more
