Why London real estate can flourish beyond Brexit
Market Watch February 28, 2017
BY Chris Prasad In the ever-heated debate about London’s future in the post Brexit era, where arguments range between wild optimism and apocalyptic pessimism, Knight Frank’s assessment of the situation comes as a breath of fresh air – simply because there is common sense thrown into the mix. From... Read more
Justice served: Court sides buyers on EOT decision
News February 27, 2017
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Understanding the principles of Islamic financing
Protips February 27, 2017
It is a widely known fact that Malaysia has one of the most advanced Islamic Finance industries in the world. Since its initial introduction more than a decade ago, Islamic financing products have evolved and matured to be comparable and just as competitive as other conventional loan packages. However,... Read more
Icon City to be a Cyber-centre
News February 27, 2017
Mah Sing Group Bhd’s RM3.2 billion Icon City project along the Federal Highway is boosting its already high profile with the additional lure of being a Cyber-centre. The group recently announced that it has officially obtained the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) Malaysia Cyber-centre status the Icon City development in... Read more
Ensuring a smooth transition to JMB or MC
ViewPoint February 24, 2017
BY The National House Buyers Association Here is the biggest question when it comes to the ownership of a stratified property: How you can make sure your management works for, and not against you? Section 15 of the Strata Management Act, 2013 (Act 757) (SMA) was drafted with the... Read more
Suntrack launches The Riyang in Kuchai Lama
News February 23, 2017
BY Alia Mokhtar Award-winning developer Suntrack Development Sdn Bhd is launching its latest residential development, The Riyang, in the well-established neighbourhood of Happy Garden in Kuchai Lama, Kuala Lumpur. The luxury condominium will feature family-friendly units and offer is easily accessibilty via its proximity to major highways that are... Read more
Bentong to get ECRL station
News February 23, 2017
BY Chris Prasad With much attention focused on the upcoming High Speed Rail (HSR) project these days, it is easy to forget that there are also other major rail projects being developed in the country. However, this week Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai put the spotlight on... Read more
Marginal growth forecast for property sector
News February 22, 2017
After languishing in negative territory for a prolonged period, the property sector could now see 10 per cent growth in transaction volume over the next 24 months, according to international property consultancy Rahim & Co. The firm said subdued growth in all property sectors in the next 12 to... Read more
KL still top choice for commercial developments
News February 22, 2017
… BUT THAT COULD CHANGE IN THE NEAR FUTURE BY Chris Prasad The nation’s capital remains the favoured focal point for commercial investment and development in the country, says global property consultancy Knight Frank Malaysia. It said KL has seen the lion’s share of investments and development in the commercial... Read more
Jurong Lake District: S’pore’s 2nd CBD, linked to KL
News February 21, 2017
BY Zoe Phoon The Jurong Lake District (JLD) area in the island republic will be given a striking identity as the second CBD and as one of the places to be connected to Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur as a result of the future high speed rail (HSR) system. The... Read more
