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# Malacca Malaysia

All you need to know to enjoy your stay in Malacca Malaysia.

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- [Travel to Malaysia](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/travel-to-malaysia.html) - From exotic, tropical coral beaches to snowy mountains and orang utan sanctuaries: read which places to visit in Malaysia if you have only one week to spare. Start your holiday arriving in Kota Kinabalu in the western Island of Malaysia, also known as Borneo. After a long flight the easy pace of KK is ideal
- [Malacca Meningitis Free](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/malacca-meningitis-free.html) - Good news for all travelers to Malacca Malaysia: as of today the Malaysian Government declared Malacca free from meningitis!
- [Malacca art](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/malacca-art.html) - Enjoy hunting for Baba Nyonya related Malacca art and antiques in Jonker Walk or find paintings in art galleries when strolling around in Malacca : the new Art Mecca of Malaysia.
- [New enchanting Malacca river cruise](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/malacca-cruise.html) - New sightseeing on the exciting Malacca River Boat Cruise plus the bird eye's views from the 110m (350 feet) high Malacca tower (Menara Taming Sari) and the Eye on Malaysia are attracting a high number of tourists.
- [Cheap travel packages to Malaysia from Thailand](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/malaysia-from-thailand.html) - Good news for all citizens of Thailand: cheap travel packages to Malaysia from Thailand are promoted with car and gold giveaways by Thailand's Choktawee Tour and Dome Holiday Travel Service.
- [Malacca Chief Minister buys votes but remains Malacca Chief Minister](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/malacca-chief-minister-buys-votes-but-remains-malacca-chief-minister.html) - One way of knowing you are in a so called undeveloped country, is by looking at the way politics differ. Vote buying happens more in the open and isn't frowned upon.
- [Malacca meningitis outbreak](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/malacca-meningitis-outbreak.html) - On May 9th a Malaysian man died and 12 others were in serious condition following an outbreak of bacterial meningitis at a training camp in the southern state of Malacca.
- [Equatorial Hotel Malacca](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/equatorial-hotel-malacca.html) - Equatorial Hotel Malacca is an excellent 5 star hotel with spacious rooms, located within walking distance to major business center and most tourist attractions.
- [Heeren House](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/heeren-house.html) - English-style B&B Heeren House gives you a summary of modern Malaysia... not always in a good light.
- [Majestic Hotel Melaka](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/majestic-hotel-melaka.html) - Old meets new in the Majestic Hotel Melaka: a beautifully restored Baba-Nyonya mansion used as restaurant and entrance to the 15-storey hotel behind.
- [Tony's guest house](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/tonys-guest-house.html) - Tony's guest house must be backpackers paradise: a huge bedroom with 2 single beds will only cost you RM22 or less than $7. Accommodation in Malaysia can be both cheap & good!
- [Tonys GuestHouse](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/tonys-guesthouse.html) - Tony from Tonys GuestHouse just emailed us about the newest upgrades done to make visitors even more comfortable in his guesthouse hotel.
- [Malaysia Tourist Visa](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/malaysia-tourist-visa.html) - Save tenfold by applying for MM2H: a Malaysian tourist visa with multiple entries. How? By cutting out the middleman and applying personally.
- [Malacca Beach](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/malacca-beach.html) - Complete info with pictures about all the beaches in and around Malacca: enjoy 5 marvelous beaches at less than 30 kilometers away from Malacca.
- [Malacca Map](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/malacca-map.html) - Download our free and clear Malacca map showing Malacca Hotels, Places of interest in Malacca Malaysia, Melaka Tourist Centre and public places like bus, taxi, post office, train and police station.
- [Malacca Zoo](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/malacca-zoo.html) - Animals to see and things to do in the Malacca Zoo, including the almost extinct Malayan tiger.
- [Malacca wallpaper](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/malacca-wallpaper.html) - Enjoy Malacca Malaysia on your desktop after downloading one of these free Malacca wallpapers.
- [A Famosa History](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/a-famosa-history.html) - Unlike the inscription Anno 1670, a Famosa history dates back to 1511 when the Portuguese conquered Melaka, what is now known as Malacca Malaysia.
- [Bayu Ferringhi Condominiums](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/bayu-ferringhi.html) - Bayu Ferringhi is an exclusive and modern seafront residential enclave comprising semi-detached homes and condos nestled in the much sought-after stretch of Batu Ferringhi that is popular with foreign tourists. This development is located on an elevated ground and being the only condo tower surrounded by semi Ds its low density offers residents exclusiveness and
- [Oasis Serviced Suites, Ara Damansara](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/oasis-serviced-suites-ara-damansara.html) - New studio for rent , fully furnished , 572 sf., with 42inch TV – view to appreciate. One covered car park. Rental RM2000. call 016 9660832
- [Ritze Perdana 2](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/ritze-perdana-2.html) - Ritze Perdana 2 is a new serviced apartment in Damansara Perdana within walking distance of Ikea and the Curve. Location is well sought after and its within distance of major highways linking to KL, Kepong and Mont Kiara. VP some time in May 2010. Studio apartment. Bathroom has a long bath/shower. Can be partitioned off
- [Malaysia property cycle and how to mitigate its risk?](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/malaysia-property-cycle-and-how-to-mitigate-its-risk.html) - Dr Peter Yee started out as an educator. Along the way, he attained a long list of degrees including a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from Golden State University, USA, majoring in Investment Management, a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Dubuque, USA, a Diploma of Computer Education from Hyogo University, Japan
- [Buyers complain of prime units being taken up before launch](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/buyers-complain-of-prime-units-being-taken-up-before-launch.html) - PETALING JAYA: As the property market gets “hotter”, there are complaints that prime units are being “pre-booked” before the launch dates. Groups of house buyers have claimed that although they were early at property launches, almost all end and corner lots of homes have been taken up. National House Buyers Association secretary-general Chang Kim Loong,
- [Glut dampens market value and rental of condos](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/glut-dampens-market-value-and-rental-of-condos.html) - SINCE the high-end condominium market took a beating following the global financial crisis in 2008, their values have been left pretty much battered even today. Investors who got into the market around the peak must still be quite disheartened by the market’s lethargy. The big supply coming onstream has also been a dampener on property
- [Makings of a choice location](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/makings-of-a-choice-location.html) - Looking at Singapore and Hong Kong, CHRIS ARCHIBOLD examines the factors which make office markets attractive to businesses TO analyse how Singapore's office market can differentiate itself against those in other major cities in the competition for investment, it is vital to understand how the markets are seen from the point of view of companies
- [Property players concerned over new housing loan criteria proposal](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/property-players-concerned-over-new-housing-loan-criteria-proposal.html) - KUALA LUMPUR: A proposal to change the way housing loans are approved has property consultants and analysts worried as they felt loans given based on net income as opposed to gross income would dampen demand for housing. Some banks, however, don’t have an issue with the proposed changes as one banker said changes to the
- [TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY, THAT IS THE QUESTION](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/to-buy-or-not-to-buy-that-is-the-question.html) - Outlook for housing market is uncertain, making it hard for would-be home buyers and investors to decide By Esther Teo SINGAPORE Home buyers, both occupiers and investors, have been scratching their heads more than usual lately on the vexing question of when to enter the market. Even leaving aside the current global stock market and
- [Home loans show investors shun property market August 9, 2011](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/home-loans-show-investors-shun-property-market-august-9-2011.html) - Extracted from: Sydney morning herald Official figures show the owner occupied housing sector is holding up well, and won’t affect the outlook for interest rates, economists say. The number of home loans approved in June rose minimally to 49,175, from 49,167 in May, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said today. Economists’ forecasts had centred on
- [Grade A office rents on the rise](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/grade-a-office-rents-on-the-rise.html) - But still 36 per cent off peak levels in 2008 by Linette Lim 04:45 AM Aug 01, 2011SINGAPORE - Grade A office rents are on the rise, but are still some 36 per cent off its peak levels in 2008. This is according to Cushman & Wakefield Research presented at the recent Real Estate Developers'
- [Naza TTDI plans 18 new launches by end of year](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/naza-ttdi-plans-18-new-launches-by-end-of-year.html) - Thursday, July 14, 2011 KUALA LUMPUR: Naza TTDI Sdn Bhd, the property development arm of the Naza Group, plans to launch 18 new developments including new phases worth over RM1 billion by end of the year. Group managing director SM Faliq SM Nasimuddin said new property launches will include three high-end residential projects. "We are
- [Small homes a hit with singles and expats](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/small-homes-a-hit-with-singles-and-expats.html) - By Esther Teo & Ian Poh extracted from Straits times, singapore LIVING in a tiny apartment might be a claustrophobic nightmare for some, but the prospect of a home, however small, that is affordable and centrally located is a hard combination to beat. The smallest types, the so-called shoebox apartments - they are less than
- [Competition for office tenants set to intensify](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/competition-for-office-tenants-set-to-intensify.html) - By Hamisah HamidPublished: 2011/06/ extracted from NST KUALA LUMPUR: Competition among lessors of office space in Kuala Lumpur is expected to intensify this year, with the annual average rentals of office space in the business district projected at US$25.19 (RM76) per sq ft. Global real estate firm Colliers International said completion of individual projects has
- [YTL LAND'S GROVE IN LAKE FIELDS - 100% RESERVED UNITS SOLD OUT DURING DAY 1 OF SOFT LAUNCH](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/ytl-lands-grove-in-lake-fields-100-reserved-units-sold-out-during-day-1-of-soft-launch.html) - A new benchmark was set for Sungei Besi properties today, as Grove - the latest offering by YTL Land & Development in Lake Fields sold out all 66 reserved units ahead of its launch. With a starting price of RM1.7 million, Grove has not only set a new price standard for Sungei Besi homes but
- [Even renovating has its funny moments... really](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/even-renovating-has-its-funny-moments-really.html) - Richard Glover June 18, 2011 extracted from: sydney morning herald There is humour in the perilous business of home renovation, here are 25 reno rules to learn and follow. A friend has announced she is about to renovate her house. I have tried to dissuade her, pointing to the inevitable consequences of rage, bankruptcy and
- [Appetite for houses unabated](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/appetite-for-houses-unabated.html) - Jun 18, 2011 extracted from star property.com Strong demand continues to push up already high prices, especially landed properties. Future generations will have to get used to living in a box in the sky. The past six months have seen a deluge of property advertisements in the Friday, Saturday and Sunday newspaper issues. There are
- [Australia joins in Asian property stall](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/australia-joins-in-asian-property-stall.html) - June 17, 2011 - extracted : sydney morning herald Comments 2 .From Mumbai to Melbourne, Asia's property boom is stalling as the world's highest interest rates and government efforts to curb prices take hold. In China's biggest cities, growth slowed in April after the government stepped up property measures. In India and Australia, prices are
- [Feng Shui: River Effect](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/feng-shui-river-effect.html) - Properties from a Feng Shui perspective: Part 195 By David Koh and Joe Choo | Jun 17, 2011 This week, we come to the last segment of Petaling Jaya’s Section 19. As we observed these past few weeks, Section 19 tracks along the Penchala River from the Sprint Highway until the river reaches Section 14.
- [Home sales slowed last week: agents, developers](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/home-sales-slowed-last-week-agents-developers.html) - By KALPANA RASHIWALA DEVELOPERS and property agents reported slower home sales last week following National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan's cautionary remarks on his blog. Global Property Strategic Alliance CEO Jeffrey Hong, whose company is marketing several condo projects for developers, said: 'Primary market sales (units sold by developers) softened a little bit last week
- [Market watchers warn of oversupply of private homes](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/market-watchers-warn-of-oversupply-of-private-homes.html) - By Joanne Chan | Posted: 11 June 2011 2054 hrs SINGAPORE: Market watchers have said there may be an oversupply of private homes in two to three years' time, when most developments are completed. They cautioned that while a good economy may see these units gradually taken up, a downturn will send the property market
- [‘Village’ in the city](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/village-in-the-city.html) - By ZAZALI MUSA zaza@thestar.com.my | Jun 11, 2011 Elegant look: The six-storey Boutique Suites with Penthouse Rooftop Garden at The Seed @ Sutera Utama, Johor Baru. JOHOR BARU: Tanah Sutera Development Sdn Bhd wants to bring back the spirit of kampong living with its new housing scheme called “The Seed @ Sutera Utama”. The company’s
- [China cracks the whip on affordable housing](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/china-cracks-the-whip-on-affordable-housing.html) - Copyright AFP, 2011 | Jun 11, 2011 China's housing authorities said Friday construction of 10 million state-subsidised apartments must start by the end of November in order to meet this year's target, calling it a "political mission". The housing ministry issued the urgent statement after state media said this week that a lack of funding
- [Bigger homes may not be happier homes](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/bigger-homes-may-not-be-happier-homes.html) - Jun 4, 2011 extracted from starproperty.com.my The phrase “old is gold” certainly holds true for many things such as family relations and friendships, but it does not seem to apply to consumer items, especially trendy ones. Barely months old gadgets are being replaced by new and trendier ones these days. This underscores the strong consumerism
- [Quality of housing stock already makes KL a global city](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/quality-of-housing-stock-already-makes-kl-a-global-city.html) - By REALITY CHECK By DATUK ABDUL RAHIM RAHMAN | May 28, 2011 extracted from starproperty.my IN a recent report from the UK, it was stated that the quality of a city’s housing stock plays an important role in boosting its attraction and making it more competitive in global terms. Malaysia has slipped in global competitiveness
- [TTDI residents concerned about noise from MRT](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/ttdi-residents-concerned-about-noise-from-mrt.html) - By FAZLEENA AZIZ fazleena@thestar.com.my | May 26, 2011 Noise pollution arising from the mass rapid transit (MRT) project was the number one concern raised by residents of Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, at their meeting with Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd (Prasarana) and Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) recently. The residents felt the MRT would
- [Mah Sing to launch RM2.5bil projects](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/mah-sing-to-launch-rm2-5bil-projects.html) - Monday May 23, 2011 By ANGIE NG angie@thestar.com.my This is to meet its higher sales target of RM2bil for current financial year PETALING JAYA: Mah Sing Group Bhd will launch RM2.5bil to RM3bil worth of projects in the Klang Valley, Penang and Johor this year to meet its sales target of RM2bil for the current
- [Property remains hot investment instrument](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/property-remains-hot-investment-instrument.html) - By Living Matters By Angie Ng | May 21, 2011 extracted from star property.my When it comes to what is the best investment instrument to leverage one’s savings on, invariably the subject on property will crop up. So, is it a wonder why the property market is so hot? Rightly or wrongly so, more Malaysians
- [Over 20 developers to exhibit properties at NS Mapex](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/over-20-developers-to-exhibit-properties-at-ns-mapex.html) - By CHITRA S. NATHAN metro@thestar.com.my | May 18, 2011 Giving details: Sivanyanam (left) and Rehda Malaysia vicepresident Datuk Soam Heng Choon speaking to reporters during the press conference on the Malaysia Property Expo. The Negri Sembilan Malay­sian Property Expo (Mapex) will showcase 1,630 properties worth a total of RM459.2mil during the three-day event in Seremban
- [Demand for condos in KL](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/demand-for-condos-in-kl.html) - Monday May 16, 2011 By THOMAS HUONG huong@thestar.com.my Higher supply of luxury condos in the first quarter KUALA LUMPUR: The market for high-end condominiums and serviced residences in Kuala Lumpur is still very strong, according to CB Richard Ellis (Malaysia) executive chairman Christopher Boyd. Boyd said high-end condominiums and serviced residences launched in the city
- [Small impact seen after banks’ rates rise](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/small-impact-seen-after-banks-rates-rise.html) - May 14, 2011 extracted: starproperty PETALING JAYA: Banks that have recently raised their base lending rates (BLR) and base financing rates (BFR), following last week’s overnight policy rate (OPR) increase by Bank Negara, will likely see only a slight positive impact on their margins in the near term. According to analysts, the somewhat marginal impact
- [House prices to be controlled ‘if necessary’](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/house-prices-to-be-controlled-if-necessary.html) - By FLORENCE A. SAMY florenceasamy@thestar.com.my | May 13, 2011 PETALING JAYA: The Government is monitoring the spike in house prices and will not hesitate to implement measures to keep them under control, said Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Chor Chee Heung. “Our ministry and Bank Negara are constantly monitoring the situation. “Of course, if
- [Rate hike unlikely to impact on property market](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/rate-hike-unlikely-to-impact-on-property-market.html) - By THOMAS HUONG huong@thestar.com.my | May 10, 2011 Tang Chee Meng PETALING JAYA: The property market will not be impacted by the recent increase in the overnight policy rate (OPR), said property consultants. Last Thursday, Bank Negara raised the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 3% and increased the statutory reserve requirement
- [Place the purchase of your property under a company, investors advised](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/place-the-purchase-of-your-property-under-a-company-investors-advised.html) - May 9, 2011 extracted from starproperty Corporatise the purchase of your properties under a commercial entity to realise your investment potential, says KPMG partner Ooi Kok Seng. He said if the purchase of a property was placed under a company, the loan to ratio value which allowed borrowings of only up to 70% for a
- [Is the 5/95 housing loan scheme a better option?](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/is-the-595-housing-loan-scheme-a-better-option.html) - May 7, 2011 extracted from starproperty When Lehman Brothers fell in September 2008, the Malaysian property market entered a challenging period. There were few takers and developers were at a loss as house buyers were few. In the first quarter of 2009, one of Malaysia’s largest property developer, SP Setia group coined what was soon
- [Come in and feel the noise: landlords to pay for rowdy tenants](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/come-in-and-feel-the-noise-landlords-to-pay-for-rowdy-tenants.html) - Jimmy Thomson, Susan Wellings May 7, 2011 extracted from:smh . Photocopies stickytaped to city lamp posts offering dirt-cheap, shared-room rentals in luxury apartments could soon be a thing of the past after a landmark court ruling. Previously, landlords who crammed partying backpackers and students into houses and apartments could ignore complaints about noise, passing them
- [‘Unholy alliances’ to blame for exorbitant property prices, says HBA](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/unholy-alliances-to-blame-for-exorbitant-property-prices-says-hba.html) - By Lee Wei Lian May 04, 2011 KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — The National House Buyers Association (HBA) has criticised the apparent collusion between some developers, valuers and banks for pushing up property prices to levels which it called “exorbitant” and said that stronger measures are needed to deter speculation. HBA said in a statement
- [Residential property boom in Johor Baru](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/residential-property-boom-in-johor-baru.html) - Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Johor Baru: The prices of residential properties have risen by an average of 40 per cent since 2006, in a city which used to suffer from an overhang of properties. For example, Casa Almyra, a project by Danga Sdn Bhd, has seen prices go up to RM800,000 from RM450,000 in 2006.
- [Record year for property transactions seen](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/record-year-for-property-transactions-seen.html) - Saturday April 30, 2011 extracted from starproperty.my PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is likely to see a record year for property transactions and home price appreciation could accelerate, said CIMB Investment Bank Bhd. In its latest report for the Malaysian property sector, the research house said it remained particularly bullish on residential properties as house prices were
- [Peridot Hilltop Residence – all snapped up during the weekend launch](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/peridot-hilltop-residence-all-snapped-up-during-the-weekend-launch.html) - Apr 27, 2011 extracted from starproperty.my Steady stream of visitors to the Emerald Sales Gallery during the launch Another solid sell-out – GuocoLand Malaysia’s weekend launch of its final release of bungalow lots at the Peridot Hilltop Residence were quickly snapped up, reaffirming Emerald’s position as the township of choice in Rawang. All 66 bungalow
- [Beware of con tenants on the prowl](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/beware-of-con-tenants-on-the-prowl.html) - By ALKHARLEEZ ZUBIN | Apr 27, 2011 kharleez@thestar.com.my Wiped Clean: The conman carted away every piece of expensive item from Prabakaran’s unit. The condominium unit owner pointing to an empty hall after his furniture were stolen. A new breed of con artistes are emerging in the Klang Valley posing as prospective tenants and carting away
- [Mah Sing's Star Avenue Shop Offices sold out in one weekend](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/mah-sings-star-avenue-shop-offices-sold-out-in-one-weekend.html) - Apr 27, 2011 extracted from starproperty.my Artist’s impression of the Avenue Street Mall at Star Avenue at Damansara. Mah Sing Group Berhad registered sales of RM242.5million during the launch of Phase1&2 of Star Avenue@D’sara in Sungai Buloh over the weekend. The launch attracted more than 800 prospective buyers and all 92 units of the three
- [Knowledge and timing the key](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/knowledge-and-timing-the-key.html) - By E Jacqui Chan of The Edge Malaysia Sunday, 24 April 2011 00:00 'Buy based on what you know, not what you see' In 2009, Thomas Ong and Edmond Liau took a few friends to the site of the yet-to-be-developed commercial project Equine Boulevard in Seri Kembangan to explore its investment potential. Ong and Liau,
- [Attraction of average-size residential, shopping projects](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/attraction-of-average-size-residential-shopping-projects.html) - By LIVING MATTERS By ANGIE NG | Apr 23, 2011 extracted from starproperty.my The built environment in the Klang Valley, Penang and other parts of the country is poised for major changes going by the ambitious infrastructure and development projects that have been planned to boost the liveability and growth potential of our major cities.
- [Residential properties dominate 2010, with transactions worth RM50b](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/residential-properties-dominate-2010-with-transactions-worth-rm50b.html) - By Melissa Chi April 20, 2011 Labourers work at an apartment building under construction in Kuala Lumpur in this file photo of July 23, 2009. — Reuters pic KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — Residential property continued to dominate the overall property market in 2010, with 60.2 per cent of the total volume, according to the
- [Australian developer The King comes to town](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/australian-developer-the-king-comes-to-town.html) - KUALA LUMPUR: Australian developer The King Property Group has set up a base in Malaysia to sell its properties to local investors. Its director Edwen Yew said the group is venturing into Asia to build its brand and raise its profile to prepare for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong in three years.
- [Don’t circumvent Bank Negara’s ruling](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/dont-circumvent-bank-negaras-ruling-2.html) - extracted from starproperty.my 17th April 2011 Last November, Bank Negara introduced a macroprudential measure to curb speculation in the property market. Buyers of third and subsequent properties were required to pay a minimum downpayment of 30% of the purchase price. Four months into that ruling, Bank Negara’s monthly statistical bulletin showed that for four consecutive
- [Don’t circumvent Bank Negara’s ruling](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/dont-circumvent-bank-negaras-ruling.html) - By HOUSING INVESTMENTS | Apr 16, 2011 By THEAN LEE CHENG extracted from starproperty.my Last November, Bank Negara introduced a macroprudential measure to curb speculation in the property market. Buyers of third and subsequent properties were required to pay a minimum downpayment of 30% of the purchase price. Four months into that ruling, Bank Negara’s
- [To buy a home or wait](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/to-buy-a-home-or-wait.html) - Saturday, April 16, 2011 the star online FIRST time home buyers who are daunted by soaring prices of residential properties in the Klang Valley should not wait in the hope of a softening in the property market. Prospective new home buyers may want to take note of rising construction costs that are driving up property
- [It pays to be different](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/it-pays-to-be-different.html) - Property Times, April 8, 2011 By S.C Cheah Who says the high-end condominium market is saturated and lacks buyers? It all depends on who is doing the offering and for what. If, for example, you are YTL Land & Development Bhd (YTL Land) or Sunway City Bhd (SunCity), you can be assured the response to
- [Overwhelming response to launch of Kinrara Residence’s Show Village and clubhouse](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/overwhelming-response-to-launch-of-kinrara-residences-show-village-and-clubhouse.html) - Apr 12, 2011 Buyers looking at the scale model of the entire Kinrara Residence project Mah Sing Group hosted a grand launch of Kinrara Residence’s Show Village comprising three storey superlink, two and threestorey semi-detached as well as its sleek design clubhouse to more than 1,500 guests on 9 April 2011. Kinrara Residence is a
- [Gradual rise in Penang property prices seen](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/gradual-rise-in-penang-property-prices-seen.html) - By Daivd Tan | Apr 11, 2011 davidtan@thestar.com.my | Apr 11, 2011 »The market demand will be more focused on smaller units that are competitively priced« HENRY BUTCHER DIRECTOR DR TEOH POH HUAT GEORGE TOWN: The rise in residential property prices in Penang will be a more gradual this year, according to real estate valuers.
- [Heritage houses are hot](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/heritage-houses-are-hot.html) - Traditional shophouses, with their rich history and quaint style, are gaining popularity among real-estate hunters By tay suan chiang (Singapore) They are a common sight in culturally rich areas in Singapore, such as Chinatown, Little India and Tanjong Pagar. Usually two or three storeys high and constructed in contiguous blocks with common party walls, these
- [Property market to continue strong growth](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/property-market-to-continue-strong-growth.html) - By EDY SARIF edy@thestar.com.my | Apr 9, 2011 extracted from starproperty.my Despite the move by Bank Negara last November to introduce a maximum loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 70% for the third and subsequent house financing facilities to curb speculation on property prices, property consultants and analysts are convinced that there will only be a temporary
- [Buyer beware: off-the-plan warning as projects stall](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/buyer-beware-off-the-plan-warning-as-projects-stall.html) - extracted from Sydney morning herald Jason Dowling and Marika Dobbin April 9, 2011 Off-the-plan housing contracts in Victoria will soon come with a ''warning notice'' on the front page as concerns escalate about complicated contracts favouring developers and a large number of housing projects that may never be delivered. A senior Melbourne developer has warned
- [SPAD: MRT will be completed on schedule](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/spad-mrt-will-be-completed-on-schedule.html) - By SHARIDAN M.ALI sharidan@thestar.com.my | Apr 8, 2011 extracted from starproperty.my KUALA LUMPUR: The mass rapid transit (MRT) system’s project delivery partner (PDP) should step in and complete any works in the MRT project if the awarded contractors fell behind schedule, said Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) CEO Mohd Nur Kamal. “Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd
- [Downtrend in property loans](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/downtrend-in-property-loans.html) - By THEAN LEE CHENG | Apr 6, 2011 leecheng@thestar.com.my extracted from starproperty.my PETALING JAYA: Bank Negara’s move to require house buyers to pay a higher deposit seems to be weeding out speculation in the property market, some analysts said. Its monthly statistical bulletin last week showed that for fourth consecutive months since November, the number
- [Support for Bank Negara move to control household debt level](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/support-for-bank-negara-move-to-control-household-debt-level.html) - By LEE KIAN SEONG lks@thestar.com.my | Apr 1, 2011 extracted from starproperty.my KUALA LUMPUR: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) and Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Bhd are supportive of the move by Bank Negara to introduce measures for property loans and credit card applications to control the household debt level. Maybank deputy president and community financial services
- [Don't over-borrow](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/dont-over-borrow.html) - Wednesday March 30, 2011 Plain Speaking - By Yap Leng Kuen extracted:starproperty.my ALTHOUGH only two restrictions have been placed on borrowing for the purchase of a third or more homes and credit card eligibility, it does not mean that there won't be more to come. In fact, consumers should be vigilant as Bank Negara is
- [S'pore's high home prices pose risks ahead of elections](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/spores-high-home-prices-pose-risks-ahead-of-elections.html) - By Reuters Friday, 25 March 2011 15:26 SINGAPORE: Wendy Cheng, 32, has been trying to buy a home for over two years but without success. Cheng and her American teacher husband cannot afford property on the open market where a government-built apartment can fetch as much as S$700,000 (RM1.68 million), and they have been unsuccessful
- [YTL Land to launch The Capers condo](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/ytl-land-to-launch-the-capers-condo.html) - By EUGENE MAHALINGAM eugene@thestar.com.my | Mar 26, 2011 PETALING JAYA: YTL Land & Development Bhd, which is launching its condominium development The Capers at Sentul East today, caused a “mad rush” among potential buyers looking to lock in sales. “There was a mad rush of people scrambling in. The food for the guests was left
- [Demand rebound lifts residential property market](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/demand-rebound-lifts-residential-property-market.html) - By Bank Negara Malaysia Report 2010 | Mar 24, 2011 The residential property market has been experiencing an upturn since the fourth quarter of 2009 as demand rebounded by 7.1% (2009: -2.3%) following improved consumer sentiments. Meanwhile, the increase in housing stock moderated in 2010 as housing started a declining trend. The widening gap between
- [Individuals to undergo stress test when applying for new loans](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/individuals-to-undergo-stress-test-when-applying-for-new-loans.html) - By JAGDEV SINGH SIDHU jagdev@thestar.com.my Economic growth of 5%-6% seen for 2011 with inflation closely watched KUALA LUMPUR: Individual borrowers will be subject to a stress test to gauge if they can afford a new loan once guidelines are introduced in the third quarter of this year. The new guidelines are designed to inculcate responsible
- [100 per cent mortgages ... forget it](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/100-per-cent-mortgages-forget-it.html) - extracted from Sydney morning herald March 22, 2011 - 4:26PM First-time home buyers are searching mortgage websites for "no deposit" home loans in vain. They don't exist. Research by mortgage broker Loan Market shows that internet searches containing "no deposit loans" have increased 28 per cent since the start of the year. An examination of
- [Why it's essential to have long-term investment views](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/why-its-essential-to-have-long-term-investment-views.html) - Mark Armstrong March 21, 2011 extracted: sydney morning herald I've said it time and again that the residential property investment is a long-term proposition. The property market takes about seven to 10 years to move through a full cycle - from low capital growth/high rental yield, to high growth/low yield and back again. Despite this,
- [Will buyers be proud of My First Home?](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/will-buyers-be-proud-of-my-first-home.html) - By HOUSING INVESTMENTS By THEAN LEE CHENG | Mar 19, 2011 extracted from:starproperty.my Last week, the Government officially launched My First Home Scheme targeted at young working Malaysians earning RM3,000 or less to help them become home owners. Though different in many ways from Singapore’s Housing Development Board scheme, Malaysia’s My First Home scheme has
- [Supply of affordable homes in the Klang Valley is scarce](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/supply-of-affordable-homes-in-the-klang-valley-is-scarce.html) - By MAKIING A POINT By JAGDEV SINGH SIDHU | Mar 17, 2011 extracted : starproperty.my The one area that is often neglected when it comes to affordable housing is supply. Yes, loans are plentiful and there is now a scheme called My First Home Scheme launched where eligible Malaysians would be able to get a
- [KL property prices losing steam, says WTW](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/kl-property-prices-losing-steam-says-wtw.html) - The condominium market will likely be hit harder than the landed residential market. KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — Anti-speculation measures and new supply coming into the market will slow the momentum of last year’s massive run-up in property said real estate agency CH Williams Talhar and Wong (WTW) today. WTW managing director Foo Gee Jen
- [Putting the screws on errant developers](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/putting-the-screws-on-errant-developers.html) - Mar 15, 2011 extracted: starproperty.com SHAH ALAM: With the launch of the My First Home Scheme, the Government may review the Housing Developers’ Act to make developers more accountable. Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Chor Chee Heung said the Act needed to be balanced to make it fair to buyers and developers. “We are
- [Mass rapid tension](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/mass-rapid-tension.html) - By OH ING YEEN ingyeen@thestar.com.my Photos by MOHD SAHAR MISNI | Mar 15, 2011 extracted:starproperty.my - Making way: The proposed MRT line will pass through Jalan Besar in Kajang Town, affecting 39 shop owners. Half of the residents who turned up for a meeting on the proposed Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Sungai Buloh-Kajang line walked
- [Backup for bad tenants](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/backup-for-bad-tenants.html) - Bina Brown March 13, 2011 extracted from:smh.com.au Louise Mercer's investment property was trashed and she had no insurance Louise Mercer learnt the value of landlord insurance the hard way. She thought she had taken out landlord insurance on an investment property, before her tenant decided to stop paying rent. It was only after the tenant
- [Build-then-sell concept gives buyers more protection](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/build-then-sell-concept-gives-buyers-more-protection.html) - By EUGENE MAHALINGAM eugenicz@thestar.com.my | Mar 12, 2011 extracted: starproperty.my Gevanantham Marimuthu (Geva) has been waiting for over a decade to move into his Lembah Beringin home he bought in the late 1990s, 50km from Kuala Lumpur. Today, Geva, alongside some 2,000 others in that area, have not moved into their dream homes because the
- [Do you find real estate agents trustworthy?](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/do-you-find-real-estate-agents-trustworthy.html) - Can you trust a real estate agent? Kevin Turner March 11, 2011 - 3:00PM extracted from : smh.au . The time when most people selling a house perceive real estate agents to be dishonest is when they are putting a price on your property. In the industry, an ambitious price estimate is called “buying a
- [The challenge of owning a house in urban areas](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/the-challenge-of-owning-a-house-in-urban-areas.html) - By MAKING A POINT By JAGDEV SINGH SIDHU | Mar 10, 2011 extracted starproperty.com AFFORDABLE housing is a subject matter which a great many homebuyers are talking about. Often, friends will comment how crazy the housing market has become. Those who own one house, which is their primary residence, might feel the pinch when it’s
- [Scheme launched for young adults to get 100% financing for new home](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/scheme-launched-for-young-adults-to-get-100-financing-for-new-home.html) - By A. LETCHUMANAN letchu@thestar.com.my | Mar 9, 2011 extracted from starproperty.my KUALA LUMPUR: Young working adults can now buy themselves a new home without having to pay a sen in down payment. Those earning less than RM3,000 a month can obtain up to 100% financing to buy their first home under a new scheme launched
- [MRT – mired in controversy](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/mrt-mired-in-controversy.html) - Saturday, March 5, 2011 extracted: thestar The planned mass rapid transit (MRT) project may be just what the city of Kuala Lumpur needs as a long-term solution to public transportation. But the MRT plan is today mired with controversy. Some resident associations have been up in arms about the potential disruption to their homes and
- [Enclave a hit with house buyers](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/enclave-a-hit-with-house-buyers.html) - Friday March 4, 2011 extracted from starproperty.my THE Emerald township in Rawang was a hive of activities during the weekend as buyers and investors came in droves and the latest phase of semi-detached and link homes were quickly snapped up during the Triple Fortune celebration. About 135 units of Amberley semi-detached parkhomes and Coral double-storey
- [Pressure on office rental rates](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/pressure-on-office-rental-rates.html) - By EUGENE MAHALINGAM eugenicz@thestar.com.my | Mar 3, 2011 extracted from starproperty.my PETALING JAYA: The abundance of office space supply in 2011 is expected to create pressure on rental rates for this property sub-sector. Henry Butcher Malaysia Sdn Bhd chief operating officer Tang Chee Meng said there would be a slight weakening in rates in the
- [Residential property prices likely to stay flat](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/residential-property-prices-likely-to-stay-flat.html) - Wednesday March 2, 2011 extracted from starproperty.my PETALING JAYA: Property prices of the local residential sub-sector are expected to be flat in the next few months as fears of rising oil prices due to the political unrest in the Middle East may damper investor and buyer confidence. Khong & Jaafar Sdn Bhd managing director Elvin
- [Property market shows signs of slowdown](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/property-market-shows-signs-of-slowdown.html) - By Lee Wei Lian March 01, 2011 extracted: themalaysianinsider KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — The property market has either gone flat or is showing signs of decline, as indicated by rents and capital values for prime areas. The market, especially the high-end segment, appears to be feeling the pinch of oversupply and the tightening measures
- [MRT and real estate: A union on the right track](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/mrt-and-real-estate-a-union-on-the-right-track.html) - By REALTY CHECK By DATUK ABDUL RAHIM RAHMAN | Feb 26, 2011 extracted:starproperty.my THE introduction of a rail transit investment brings benefits to the transportation system and accessibility of the population to employment, retail, and recreational facilities. One of the most significant impacts of a rail transit project is the impact on property values. Numerous
- [Feng Shui: Elbowed by Jalan Universiti](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/feng-shui-elbowed-by-jalan-universiti.html) - Properties from a Feng Shui perspective: Part 178 By David Koh and Joe Choo | Feb 18, 2011 extracted from starproperty.my Our Environology tour of Petaling Jaya presently takes us to Jalan Universiti, one of the main arteries in this city. (For Google map reference, please log on to http://maps.google.co.uk/ and search for “Kuala Lumpur”.)
- [New development planned for Jelutong](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/new-development-planned-for-jelutong.html) - Feb 24, 2011 extracted from starproperty.my The thriving Penang property market has gotten off to a robust start this year with a new development planned for Jelutong. Tambun Indah Land Berhad has proposed to acquire the entire equity of Premcourt Development Sdn Bhd, and will undertake a mixed strata development project in the area through
- [Inflation putting the price of house beyond the reach of new generation](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/inflation-putting-the-price-of-house-beyond-the-reach-of-new-generation.html) - Saturday February 19, 2011 By JAGDEV SINGH SIDHU extracted : thestarproperty FOR many, there are a few necessities in life. The basics include food on the table, clothes on one's back and a roof over one's head. In large part, poverty reduction and programmes by the Government to ensure Malaysians get the minimum calorie intake,
- [Will an MRT affect the price of your properties?](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/will-an-mrt-affect-the-price-of-your-properties.html) - By THEAN LEE CHENG leecheng@thestar.com.my | Feb 17, 2011 extracted:starproperty PETALING JAYA: While some property consultants and analysts have been bullish on the overall impact of the mass rapid transit (MRT) on property prices, another group of property consultants has reservations about the blanket “price hike” touted by their counterparts and other parties. This second
- [MRT to have big impact on property prices](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/mrt-to-have-big-impact-on-property-prices.html) - Wednesday February 16, 2011 By DANNY YAP danny@thestar.com.my Those within 500-metre radius from station to appreciate the most PETALING JAYA: Property valuers and developers expect the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) project to have significant impact on the prices of residential and commercial properties along the MRT route. Eric Oii, a member of the
- [Property players see price rise in Penang](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/property-players-see-price-rise-in-penang.html) - By Marina Emmanue- the business times lPublished: 2011/02/08 A general uptrend in Penang property prices is expected this year as property developers offer better quality products to more discerning buyers. Penang-based property players interviewed by Business Times have cited construction material prices and inflation as reasons for them to price their units higher this year.
- [How do you make money when there’s a property bubble?](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/how-do-you-make-money-when-theres-a-property-bubble.html) - By Michael Tan | Feb 14, 2011 extracted from starproperty.my There’s a definite price bubble growing in the real estate arena in Klang valley to say the least. With the reports from various financial dailies showing strong or overwhelming growth in the nation as well as new and bold land acquisitions by several large developers,
- [Is it more viable to buy or rent a house?](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/is-it-more-viable-to-buy-or-rent-a-house.html) - My Money by TEE LIN SAY Feb 12, 2011-extracted from starproperty.my In today's environment of rising home prices, is it more advantageous to buy a house or rent a house? While most people unanimously agree that owning a home is better, the financial situation of the individual is important in assessing whether he or she
- [Ceiling Price For 100 Per Cent House Loan Stays At RM220,000](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/ceiling-price-for-100-per-cent-house-loan-stays-at-rm220000.html) - KUALA LUMPUR -- The government currently, has no plan to raise the ceiling price for houses which did not require down payment, from RM220,000 to RM350,000, said Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Chor Chee Heung. He said he had proposed the matter to the Cabinet last month but Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun
- [Rules to make showflats fall in line with the truth](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/rules-to-make-showflats-fall-in-line-with-the-truth.html) - Business Times - 08 Feb 2011 Developers will have to make sure that the units give an accurate picture and don't mislead buyers By UMA SHANKARI (SINGAPORE) The Ministry of National Development (MND) plans to introduce new regulations to make sure that developers build showflats that accurately represent the actual units in a project, sources
- [Reduction for bumiputras buying high-end properties under review](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/reduction-for-bumiputras-buying-high-end-properties-under-review.html) - Tuesday February 8, 2011 By EDWARD R. HENRY edward@thestar.com.my BUMIPUTRAS in Selangor may not be given the 5% discount for high-end properties as the state government feels that the rich do not need the reduction. State housing, building management and squatters committee chairman Iskandar Abdul Samad said under the guidelines drafted those who could afford
- [Is there hope for Bukit Antarabangsa property owners?](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/is-there-hope-for-bukit-antarabangsa-property-owners.html) - By REALTY CHECK BY DATUK ABDUL RAHIM RAHMAN | Feb 5, 2011 extracted:starproperty.my In December 1993, residents of Bukit Antarabangsa were shocked to learn that the Highland Towers tragedy was happening at their doorstep. A multitude of other disasters have also taken place such as flooding of residential areas in Malaysia, Australia, the United States,
- [New flats to be built in Segambut](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/new-flats-to-be-built-in-segambut.html) - extracted from fazleena@thestar.com.my | Feb 7, 2011 Site of project: The plot of land in Segambut where the PPR low-cost housing flats will be built by DBKL. The Segambut constituency will be getting its first People’s Housing Project (PPR) flats for Kampung Sungai Udang, Kuala Lumpur. According to Segambut MP Lim Lip Eng, 560 units
- [Connecting the dots in S'pore condo prices](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/connecting-the-dots-in-spore-condo-prices.html) - Business Times, Singapore 28 Jan 2011 A study has found that prices (in psf) increases by 3% for every 1km closer to the CBD By KLAUS SPREMANN AND WEINI ZHANG WHEN property owners or investors make their decisions to buy or to sell, they usually form expectations of how prices of property are changing in
- [Supply of office space in the city to considerably exceed demand](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/supply-of-office-space-in-the-city-to-considerably-exceed-demand.html) - By ANGIE NG angie@thestar.com.my | Jan 27, 2011 PETALING JAYA: The supply of new office space in Kuala Lumpur will be overwhelming this year making the market soft and competitive as tenants will get to pick and choose the best deals. DTZ Nawawi Tie Leung executive director Brian Koh said an additional 2.3 million sq
- [Making money from commercial property](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/making-money-from-commercial-property.html) - Jan 26, 2011 extracted from starproperty.my Property coach Dr Peter Yee started his investment journey in his late 30s, after going through many of life’s trials and tribulations. In just six years, he managed to attain financial freedom and today, he is living in his dream home. In his recent workshop titled “How to make
- [Increase in property and rental prices after facelift in Brickfields](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/increase-in-property-and-rental-prices-after-facelift-in-brickfields.html) - Tuesday January 25, 2011 By KHARLEEZ ZUBIN kharleezzubin@thestar.com Many business operators in Little India and other parts of Brickfields are likely to be edged out or forced to take a cut in their profits with an imminent increase in rental and property prices. According to property consultants, realtors and valuers, the market was adjusting to
- [Q&A: Do I accumulate funds in the bank or save enough for my third property onwards?](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/qa-do-i-accumulate-funds-in-the-bank-or-save-enough-for-my-third-property-onwards.html) - Jan 21, 2011 extracted from starproperty.my Hi, I’ve bought an apartment in Subang Jaya for my personal stay at a 10% downpayment. It was my first property, which I am also sub-letting to a friend. My motivation everyday in working is to acquire the funds required to purchase many more properties as I target to
- [Property vultures try to swoop on home owners](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/property-vultures-try-to-swoop-on-home-owners.html) - extracted from: Brisbanetimes.au Ellen Lutton January 23, 2011 HOMEBUYERS greedy for a bargain descended on Brisbane's flood-ravaged suburbs within hours of the river peaking. Real estate agents were shocked to receive calls as early as Thursday, January 13 - the day the Brisbane River peaked at 4.46 metres, leaving 25,000 homes flooded - from buyers
- [Azizi Ali, captain of his domain](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/azizi-ali-captain-of-his-domain.html) - By Sherry Koh | Jan 21, 2011 extracted: starproperty Business savvy: Although Azizi Ali is largely known as a property coach and investor, he is also a pilot, publisher, author and qualified financial planner. Azizi Ali, 48, is as versatile as it gets. A pilot, publisher, property investor and coach, author, qualified financial planner –
- [Consider MRT advantages, residents told](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/consider-mrt-advantages-residents-told.html) - Jan 19, 2011 extracted :starproperty PUTRAJAYA: Residents should consider the advantages of having the mass rapid transit (MRT) system in their housing areas. Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Chor Chee Heung said the MRT would ensure the smooth movement of people in the city, especially with the ever-growing population of the Klang Valley. “Instead
- [High-end condos caught with rents down](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/high-end-condos-caught-with-rents-down.html) - High-end condo owners caught with rents down By Shannon Teoh KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — Buyers are many but tenants are few for high-end condominiums in Kuala Lumpur, resulting in rental yields dropping by as much as 33 per cent in the past two years for investors. More people are buying up these multi-million-dollar units
- [YTL Land's newly completed d7 redefines office spaces and property values in Sentul](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/ytl-lands-newly-completed-d7-redefines-office-spaces-and-property-values-in-sentul.html) - d7, a stunning piece of seven-storey architecture is located on prime freehold land and features cutting-edge duplex sky offices, boutique offices with retail and F&B outlets encased in a lush landscaped courtyard atrium area. d7 is designed exclusively with the next generation in mind invigorating Sentul by infusing a new vibrancy into an area treasured
- [Meeting with residents over MRT](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/meeting-with-residents-over-mrt.html) - By THEAN LEE CHENG newsdesk@thestar.com.my | Jan 15, 2011 PETALING JAYA: The Land Public Transport Commission (LPTC) has organised two meetings today with members of the public affected by the construction and alignment of the country’s first mass rail transport (MRT) system. It will be the first of the many sessions by LPTC with residents
- [Citibank expects rate increase in second half](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/citibank-expects-rate-increase-in-second-half.html) - By Adeline Paul Raj Published: 2011/01/15 extracted: business times A 50-BASIS-point hike in Malaysia's key interest rate can be expected this year as inflation rises in the second half, says Citibank Bhd. "Currently, inflation is not an issue. However, it could rise in the second half to Bank Negara Malaysia's implicit tolerance threshold of 3
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- [SDP targets 15 property launches by end-June](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/sdp-targets-15-property-launches-by-end-june.html) - By The Edge Financial Daily Friday, 14 January 2011 15:16 KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Property Bhd (SDP), the property division of Sime Darby Bhd, is targeting 15 property launches before the group's financial year ends on June 30. The launches include Indigo, comprising 26 units of zero-lot bungalows in USJ Heights in Subang this month
- [More property market measures announced](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/more-property-market-measures-announced.html) - More property market measures announced By Mustafa Shafawi, Wayne Chan | Posted: 13 January 2011 1823 hrs SINGAPORE: The government has announced more measures to maintain a stable and sustainable property market. From Friday, the holding period for imposition of Seller's Stamp Duty (SSD) will be raised to four years from the current three. The
- [Ivory to offer seaview villas in Batu Ferringhi](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/ivory-to-offer-seaview-villas-in-batu-ferringhi.html) - By Marina Emmanuel Published: 2011/01/ extracted: Business Times Semi-detached villas with unobstructed sea views along Penang's famous tourism belt Batu Ferringhi are poised to be one of Ivory Properties Group Bhd's latest offerings this year. The project which carries a gross development value of RM27 million will comprise only 11 units of the resort-style development
- [Feng Shui 2011: Top 10 spots to be redeveloped in the Klang Valley](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/feng-shui-2011-top-10-spots-to-be-redeveloped-in-the-klang-valley.html) - By Sherry Koh | Jan 10, 2011 extracted: starproperty.my According to Prof Joe Choo, Feng Shui that is based on I-Ching (Book of Changes) explores the sources of cosmic, earthly and human energies. Cosmic energy refers to the planets which is something that we have to live with or accept; Earth energy refers to the
- [SunCity launches commercial development at Dataran Sunway](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/suncity-launches-commercial-development-at-dataran-sunway.html) - Jan 6, 2011 Sunway Nexis is an ntegrated mixed development at Dataran Sunway, Petaling Jaya. Sunway City Berhad (SunCity) has launched Sunway Nexis, its latest integrated mixed development located at Dataran Sunway, Petaling Jaya. Sunway Nexis is a commercial development comprising three-storey retail shops with sizes ranging from 4,133sq ft to 8,718sq ft priced at
- [Property and other loans growth poised to slow down](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/property-and-other-loans-growth-poised-to-slow-down.html) - Tuesday January 4, 2011 By JEEVA ARULAMPALAM extracted: starproperty.my PETALING JAYA: Loans growth is poised to slow down as lending indicators are showing signs of moderation in credit expansion, said analysts. ECM Libra Investment Research expects household loans growth to slow down as property sales cool down amid credit tightening and policy measures to curb
- [Better transport system, affordable housing in 2011?](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/better-transport-system-affordable-housing-in-2011.html) - By The Real Estate By ANGIE NG | Jan 1, 2011 The MRT system should integrate seamlesly with other existing modes of transport such as the KL monorail. 2011 can be a year for the common folks and real estate industry players to celebrate if more timely efforts are expended to improve the overall living,
- [Mixed prospects in property sector](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/mixed-prospects-in-property-sector.html) - By ANGIE NG angie@thestar.com.my | Jan 1, 2011 extracted: starproperty.my Different outlooks for different pockets of sector. LAST year was quite an eventful one for the local housing market with strong demand and record prices registered in key property hot spots that included the Klang Valley and Penang. Concerns over potential overheating had culminated in
- [Dream house no more?](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/dream-house-no-more.html) - By DANIEL GROS | Jan 1, 2011 extracted: starproperty.my The dream of homeownership is very much alive in the emerging world. THE financial crisis that began in 2007 had its roots in excesses in the housing market that remained unresolved in 2010 – and that will continue to roil economies in 2011 and beyond. Everybody
- [Q&A: Is it better to go for fixed rate or BLR-based loan?](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/qa-is-it-better-to-go-for-fixed-rate-or-blr-based-loan.html) - December 27, 2010 extracted: starproperty.my Dear Azizi Ali, The current market seems to be positive as prices of houses are soaring high especially in the Klang Valley area. Banks too had started to readjust the loan rates. BLR began to increase. This means that the sum that we are paying now may not be the
- [Emkay wants Cyberjaya land to build office towers](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/emkay-wants-cyberjaya-land-to-build-office-towers.html) - By Zaidi Isham Ismail Published: 2010/09/13 Privately-held property developer Emkay Group is on the lookout for land in Cyberjaya, Selangor, to build office towers. Its senior general manager Mazrita Mazlan said that office space was in demand and easier to sell, giving good returns to the group as foreign multinational corporations liked to buy floor
- [Demand for green buildings on the rise](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/demand-for-green-buildings-on-the-rise.html) - By ANGIE NG Dec 25, 2010 extracted: starproperty.my With leading multinational corporations at the forefront to lease green office space, the demand for green buildings in Malaysia will continue to rise as environmental awareness grows and more companies embrace the practice of corporate social responsibility. Another driver is the growing body of evidence demonstrating that
- [US Home Prices Face Steep Declines In Several States](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/us-home-prices-face-steep-declines-in-several-states.html) - Published on: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Written by: Property Wire Overall, US housing prices have slumped without government stimulus, while remaining out of a dreaded double dip, but don't expect recovery by early 2011. Performance is uneven across individual markets, with the Midwest and South seeing the worst quarterly declines and Florida sinking to new
- [Q&A: What can l do if tenants breach the tenancy agreement?](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/qa-what-can-l-do-if-tenants-breach-the-tenancy-agreement.html) - Answering this reader’s question is Dr Peter Yee who started out as an educator. Along the way, he attained a long list of degrees including a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from Golden State University, USA, majoring in Investment Management, a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Dubuque, USA, a Diploma of
- [Malaysian Property Market To Continue To Hot Up Next Year](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/malaysian-property-market-to-continue-to-hot-up-next-year.html) - KUALA LUMPUR -- The property market will continue to hot up next year as no bubble is expected to emerge, said property consultants. They said strong buying interests were expected to come from foreigners and there would be more residential transactions in urban areas. The positive economic growth on the local front amid the grim
- [Tax on property rentals](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/tax-on-property-rentals.html) - Tuesday December 21, 2010 extracted from starproperty.my Tax Insights by Kang Beng Hoe IF you own a property that you rent out, you should know that besides the prospect for ongoing income and capital appreciation, such investments offer deductions which can reduce the income tax on your profits. However, what type of property investor are
- [Q&A: Is it a good move to sell my house and invest in a retail shop?](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/qa-is-it-a-good-move-to-sell-my-house-and-invest-in-a-retail-shop.html) - Dec 20, 2010 extracted: starproperty.my Dear Sir, I purchased my first property in year 1999 and second landed property, a double-storey link house in Puchong in year 2004 due to a job promotion/relocation to KL. Last year, I invested one double-storey and one service apartment in Bandar Puteri and Puchong Jaya respectively. Almost all my
- [Anxiety over soil erosion in Solaris Mont Kiara](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/anxiety-over-soil-erosion-in-solaris-mont-kiara.html) - By JAYAGANDI JAYARAJ extracted:starproperty.my 18 Dec 18, 2010 The slope next to the building in Solaris Mont Kiara. SOIL erosion on a slope facing the Duta-Ulu-Kelang Expressway (Duke) in Solaris Mont Kiara Phase II, is causing worry among residents and owners in the area. The slope is not only showing signs of soil erosion but
- [Analysts see a slower but steady property growth in 2011](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/analysts-see-a-slower-but-steady-property-growth-in-2011.html) - By Melissa Chi extracted: themalaysianinsider.com December 16, 2010 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — Analysts said today property prices next year in the Klang Valley will continue to grow but not at this year’s skyrocketing rate. With property prices going up by more than 30 per cent in the past two years, they said many Malaysians
- [No woes from 5/95 home loans foreseen](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/no-woes-from-595-home-loans-foreseen.html) - By DANNY YAP Dec 14, 2010 extracted:starproperty.my Datuk Michael Yam ... ‘We don’t foresee banks running into high levels of non-performing loans.’ PETALING JAYA: As the timeframe for repayment of homes purchased under the 5/95 home loan scheme draws near, all eyes will be on the ability of buyers to repay their loans amid forecasts
- [Q&A: How should I approach property investment?](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/qa-how-should-i-approach-property-investment.html) - Dec 13, 2010 extracted: starproperty Dr Peter Yee started out as an educator. Along the way, he attained a long list of degrees including a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from Golden State University, USA, majoring in Investment Management, a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Dubuque, USA, a Diploma of Computer
- [The regeneration of Sentul](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/the-regeneration-of-sentul.html) - Saturday, December 11, 2010 When the YTL group took over Taiping Consolidated Bhd in 2001, one of the priced assets that came with it was a piece of land in Sentul. Much of the early concept for that master plan development stemmed from the Sentul KTM Komuter station and its tracks which split the 294-acre
- [Starproperty.my d2.TV online portal brings new dimension to property hunt](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/starproperty-my-d2-tv-online-portal-brings-new-dimension-to-property-hunt.html) - Dec 9, 2010 PETALING JAYA: Need information on decor and design, or on the dos and don’ts on improving your dream home? Look no further than StarProperty.my’s new online portal d2.TV featuring celebrities, real estate experts and rising stars of the realty and property market. A first in Malaysia, d2.TV will take viewers through heaps
- [Look for great bargains in the property market](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/look-for-great-bargains-in-the-property-market.html) - Dec 6, 2010 by Michael Tan extracted:starproperty.my How do you look for properties that are BMV (below market value)? Firstly, join my course! But seriously, that's the reason why I designed it in the first place. The programme was meant to ensure that you are able to find bargain properties over and over again ?
- [Penang houses are just ‘not affordable’](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/penang-houses-are-just-not-affordable.html) - Dec 3, 2010 extracted: starproperty.my CAP describes prices for homes as exorbitant The average price of a house on Penang Island in 2009 was RM550,000 — the highest in the country and RM160,000 more than the average price of a house in Kuala Lumpur. State government think tank, Socio-Economic and Environ-mental Research Institute (Seri), said
- [What will you sacrifice for property?](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/what-will-you-sacrifice-for-property.html) - December 2, 2010 Extracted: smh.au A consumer survey, released today, shows Australians’ passion for property is not waning. In fact, the survey suggests we’re more worried about the rising price of our electricity and water bills than we are about rising interest rates in 2011 – even though we expect more rates rises to be
- [Lease extensions to 99 years](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/lease-extensions-to-99-years.html) - By IZATUN SHARI starproperty.my | Dec 2, 2010 KUALA LUMPUR: State governments can approve applications for renewal or extension of leasehold land for a period of not more than 99 years unless they require the land for public purposes. Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said all state governments had agreed to adhere to
- [Property buyers can benefit from M&As](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/property-buyers-can-benefit-from-mas.html) - By THE REAL ESTATE By ANGIE NG | Nov 27, 2011 PROPERTY buyers can hopefully look forward to wider choices, more innovative and quality property products to choose from if the spate of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) involving property companies translate into integration of skills, resources and innovation among industry players. With more Malaysians turning
- [Property prices rose only 3.3%](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/property-prices-rose-only-3-3.html) - by LEE YUK PENG, TEH ENG HOCK and YUEN MEIKENG starproperty.my Nov 26, 2010 RESIDENTIAL property prices in the country rose only by 3.3% this year, said Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Lajim Ukin. Citing a survey conducted by the Global Property Guide, Lajim said the price appreciation of residential properties in
- [Mah Sing to unveil new home project valued at RM800mil](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/mah-sing-to-unveil-new-home-project-valued-at-rm800mil.html) - By DAVID TAN Extracted from wwww.estar.com.my | Nov 24, 2010 GEORGE TOWN: Mah Sing Group Bhd will unveil its RM800mil residential project on a 61-acre site in Batu Ferringhi in the first quarter of 2011. Group managing director and chief executive Tan Sri Leong Hoy Kum said the project to be known as Ferringhi Residence@Penang
- [M'sian city apartment price 2nd lowest in region](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/msian-city-apartment-price-2nd-lowest-in-region.html) - Wednesday November 24, 2010 KUALA LUMPUR: The average price of city apartments in Malaysia is the second lowest compared with other countries in the region. In a statement here yesterday, Global Property Guide (GPG) said according to its research, only Indonesia offered city apartments that were priced lower than those in Malaysia. In comparison, the
- [China cools hot property mart](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/china-cools-hot-property-mart.html) - Nov 23, 2010 BEIJING: Some of China’s top trust companies have halted property-related lending and investment following a regulatory order, four sources told Reuters yesterday. Seeing risks in rapid credit expansion to real estate projects, the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) last week instructed trust firms to assess the risks posed by their portfolios in
- [Most potential housebuyers prefer gated communities](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/most-potential-housebuyers-prefer-gated-communities.html) - Monday November 22, 2010 By SHAUN HO shaunh@thestar.com.my KUALA LUMPUR: Most prospective housebuyers seem to prefer to live in gated or guarded communities, said Plenitude Permai Sdn Bhd sales and marketing manager Erwin Ho. This was the trend he noticed among visitors to his company’s booth at The Star Property Fair 2010, he said. “I
- [Should the landlord be held responsible if his tenant defaults in the payment of utility bills?](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/should-the-landlord-be-held-responsible-if-his-tenant-defaults-in-the-payment-of-utility-bills.html) - Landlords and bills A landlord may be envied for being a property owner who generates income for himself by letting out his premises. Apart from the fact that to be a landlord, one needs to have financial resources or at least access to them, the role is not without its problems. Tenants who are in
- [Good news for housebuyers](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/good-news-for-housebuyers.html) - Friday November 19, 2010 By RACHAEL KAM rachael@thestar.com.my PETALING JAYA: Strata titles for properties like condominiums, apartments and flats will be issued simultaneously when buyers get their keys under a proposed amendment to the current law. National House Buyers Association honorary secretary-general Chang Kim Loong said this was among its proposals, which had been approved
- [Property bubble fears weigh on Spanish recovery](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/property-bubble-fears-weigh-on-spanish-recovery.html) - Copyright AFP, 2010 | Nov 15, 2010 Knock-down home prices, idle cranes and builders forced to retrain for new jobs: despite sliding prices the spectre of a Spanish property bubble is hurting a fragile economic recovery. The new labour minister, Valeriano Gomez, summed it up when he took over at the end of October: "Three
- [More restrictions to ease property bubble?](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/more-restrictions-to-ease-property-bubble.html) - Nov 13, 2010 THE rising prices of houses is still one of the hot topics among average Malaysians as the threat of higher inflation is growing by the day. The fact that Bank Negara had early this month imposed a lower loan-to-value ratio (LVR) for those taking up their third and subsequent mortgage loan shows
- [Sunway City launches A'Marine at Sunway South Quay](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/sunway-city-launches-amarine-at-sunway-south-quay.html) - Wednesday, November 10, 2010 A'marine Sunway City Berhad (SunCity) continues its successful track record with the public viewing of A’marine, a luxury lakeside condominium in Sunway South Quay, located within the Sunway Integrated Resort City (SIRC). Themed ‘A Night of Carnival Excitement’, SunCity successfully sold close to 80% of its units. To date. A’marine has
- [Residents against more commercial buildings](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/residents-against-more-commercial-buildings.html) - By TAN KARR WEI | Nov 6, 2010 extracted : starproperty.my MORE talk of hijacked institutional land surfaced during a public hearing at the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) headquarters recently. About 20 Ara Damansara residents attended two back-to-back public hearings to raise their concerns about the proposed development of two projects on PJU 1A/20.
- [Sunway Palazzio](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/sunway-palazzio.html) - The Gracefully curved wings of the twin towers evoke a princely splendor that is at once surprisingly simplistic yet undeniable majestic. A sweeping architectural paradise with modern contemporary touch built on a elevated area / land. Surrounded by landed properties that provide 180 unobstructed views for all the units. All made even more enjoyable by
- [Make your millions safely and quickly from real estate—Part 2](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/make-your-millions-safely-and-quickly-from-real-estate-part-2.html) - Oct 29, 2010 extracted -starproperty by Michael Tan In the second part of this write-up, let’s look at the overall picture. Instead of asking which is better, primary or secondary market, ask yourself, “How many properties or how much in total value (RM) do you need to acquire before you can safely retire?” You should
- [Measures in Promoting a Stable and Sustainable Property Market and Sound Financial and Debt Management of Households](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/measures-in-promoting-a-stable-and-sustainable-property-market-and-sound-financial-and-debt-management-of-households.html) - Bank Negara Malaysia wishes to announce with immediate effect the implementation of a maximum loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 70%, which will be applicable to the third house financing facility taken out by a borrower. Financing facilities for purchase of the first and second homes are not affected and borrowers will continue to be able to
- [Cyberview sees 10% investment growth in Cyberjaya](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/cyberview-sees-10-investment-growth-in-cyberjaya.html) - By EDY SARIF extracted: starproperty Nov 3, 2010 CYBERJAYA: Cyberview Sdn Bhd, the landowner of Cyberjaya, is optimistic of achieving a further 10% growth in investment in Cyberjaya by year-end from the current RM3.19bil. “Giving the rapid growth of development in Cyberjaya, we are confident to achieve that growth through land sales for enterprise, commercial,
- [Supply and demand in real estate](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/supply-and-demand-in-real-estate.html) - Nov 2, 2010 extracted : starproperty.com You may have heard that the real estate market is cyclical, that it rises and falls as years go by. Supply and demand in the real estate industry can be defined by factors that are said to determine price ? the property the owner hopes to sell at a
- [Bank Negara likely to announce property curbs next week](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/bank-negara-likely-to-announce-property-curbs-next-week.html) - By JAGDEV SINGH SIDHU extracted:starproperty.my| Oct 29, 2010 KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara is expected to announce next week measures to curb property speculation and a programme to create financial awareness for the youth, said sources. The introduction of a loan to value requirement for people buying their third house or more has been talked about,
- [Sime Darby Property reports strong sales at three townships](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/sime-darby-property-reports-strong-sales-at-three-townships.html) - Oct 30, 2010 Sime Darby Property, Malaysia’s premier sustainable community developer, is achieving impressive take-up rates for three of its townships – offering enticing investment opportunities to property buyers. This is evidenced by the high rates of sales achieved from multiple residential property launches this year at its three townships namely Denai Alam in Shah
- [Student apartments no investment bargain](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/student-apartments-no-investment-bargain.html) - October 28, 2010 - 2:35PM In the annals of high risk property investments, arguably none has become a riskier place to put your money than purpose-built student accommodation. While analysts and pundits endlessly debate whether it’s better to target investment properties for capital growth versus rental returns, the argument is ultimately about what kind of
- [Tread carefully in property investment](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/tread-carefully-in-property-investment.html) - Oct 27, 2010 Two of my former students came to my office the other day. Both of them are doing extremely well. They own properties worth more than RM10 million and have been full-time property investors for the last nine years. Naturally, our discussion soon treaded into the current property scene in Malaysia. They
- [Kampung Warisan](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/kampung-warisan-4.html) - One bedroom fully furnished condo available for immediate sale. 760 sf, corner unit. Rare opportunity to own a one bedroom condo in Kampung Warisan where there are only 19 units available out of a total of about 270 units. Excellent condition. One bathroom with sunken bath.
- [The ugly side of living in flats](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/the-ugly-side-of-living-in-flats.html) - Oct 26, 2010 extracted: starproperty Dangerous items: Lim inspecting flower pots hanging precariously off the corridor ledge on the 14th floor of one of the blocks. Pots such as these may fall and injure pedestrians. BROKEN window panes, bird cages and even potted plants were among the ‘flying objects’ that have been hurled down from
- ['Long way to property bubble in Malaysia'](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/long-way-to-property-bubble-in-malaysia.html) - SHAH ALAM: There is still a long way to reach property bubble in Malaysia, says Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Wira Chor Chee Heung. According to the Housing Index for the last 10 years, prices of houses have moved about 37 per cent while in countries like Singapore and Hong Kong, property prices shot
- [Take up long-term housing loans, buyers told](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/take-up-long-term-housing-loans-buyers-told.html) - Saturday October 23, 2010 PETALING JAYA: Home buyers are encouraged to take up two-generation loans and financial institutions should support the move. “The most important thing is for the individual to own a house for his family to live in. “If loan repayment is extended to the second generation, that means the family will remain
- [Ministry: No property bubble](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/ministry-no-property-bubble.html) - Friday October 22, 2010 extracted:starproperty By NG CHENG YEE and EDWARD R. HENRY SHAH ALAM: The Housing and Local Government Ministry does not foresee a property “bubble” in the country, where a rise in prices will be followed by a rapid reduction. Minister Datuk Chor Chee Heung said that so far this year, property prices
- [Guard against property bubble build-up](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/guard-against-property-bubble-build-up.html) - By Plain Speaking - By Yap Leng Kuen | Oct 20, 2010 extracted : Star property IN the horror film Drag Me To Hell, an old gypsy woman was so angered by a loans officer’s refusal to extend her mortgage payment that she attacked her in the bank parking lot and later placed a curse
- [Warisan Merdeka project a hot topic](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/warisan-merdeka-project-a-hot-topic.html) - By YIP YOKE TENG and LIM CHIA YING extracted: Starproperty.my The infrastructure development projects proposed in Budget 2011 are welcomed in the Klang Valley as they would improve the quality of life. However, industry experts commented that comprehensive planning and follow-up action must be in place to ensure that funds allocated for the projects are
- [Full loan for first-time house buyers](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/full-loan-for-first-time-house-buyers.html) - Oct 16, 2010 extracted from starproperty FIRST-TIME house buyers with a family income of less than RM3,000 per month need not pay the 10% down payment under the My First House Scheme (Skim Rumah Pertamaku). The 10% down payment will be guaranteed by Cagamas Bhd for houses priced below RM220,000. This will allow the first-time
- [New projects to further boost land value in Damansara Heig](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/new-projects-to-further-boost-land-value-in-damansara-heig.html) - By EUGENE MAHALINGAM Oct 9, 2010 extracted: starproperty.com LOCATED up in the hills amidst quiet surroundings and just minutes away from the Kuala Lumpur city centre, Damansara Heights is easily one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in the Klang Valley. It helps too that there is not a lot of vacant land up for sale
- [Properties earmarked for My Second Home programme](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/properties-earmarked-for-my-second-home-programme.html) - By JACK WONG Oct 4, 2010 extracted from Starproperty.com KUCHING: Naim Holdings Bhd has earmarked three high-end property developments in Miri and here for the largely untapped Malaysia My Second Home programme in Sarawak. Corporate services and human resource senior director Ricky Kho said the three projects with gross development value (GDV) close to RM400mil
- [Home financing forms a big chunk](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/home-financing-forms-a-big-chunk.html) - By ELAINE ANG | Oct 2, 2010 extracted from starproperty.my THE numbers speak for themselves. Most banks, especially those with a strong retail banking orientation, see property loans as an important part of their loan portfolio. As at end-June 2010, property loans accounted for 37% of the total banking sector loan portfolio. This is from
- [Curb price speculation](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/curb-price-speculation.html) - Wednesday September 29, 2010 The Star Says . . . RISING house prices are a double-edged sword. Those who already own them will welcome the higher prices simply because that means more profit when they sell the properties, especially those who have invested in them in the hope of making a gain. But for those
- [Charitable and jovial property millionaire, Nancy Ng](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/charitable-and-jovial-property-millionaire-nancy-ng.html) - By Sherry Koh | Sep 30, 2010 extracted: www.thestar.com.my Everyone wants to be a millionaire, but not many are prepared to make the sacrifices it takes to be one. Real estate consultant and property investor Nancy Ng has certainly worked hard for her success. Together with her husband, they have accumulated approximately 18 properties that
- [Low interest rate, easy credit give rise to speculation](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/low-interest-rate-easy-credit-give-rise-to-speculation.html) - Saturday September 25, 2010 COMMENT By THEAN LEE CHENG EARLIER this year, a relative of mine managed to sell his Bukit Sentosa house after four years. Its closest town is Rawang. He decided to relocate back to Petaling Jaya. But property prices have gone up so much that he now has to rent. In his
- [Making Greater KL the nation’s heartbeat](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/678.html) - BY THEAN LEE CHENG extracted from: www.thestar.com.my Sept 25, 2010 DATUK Seri Idris Jala is not an urban planner – he is the master urban planner. As he presented his ideas on moving the country into high-income territory, he has fixed his focus on the city. His rationale: Greater Kuala Lumpur (KL) will be the
- [Loan-to-value cut will deter speculative buying](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/loan-to-value-cut-will-deter-speculative-buying.html) - Saturday September 25, 2010 By ELAINE ANG elaine@thestar.com.my PETALING JAYA: The potential reduction in the loan-to-value ratio for the third and subsequent house purchases to as low as 70% will bite into property speculation activities as well as banks’ loans growth and earnings to a certain extent, analysts said. A property analyst said a loan-to-value
- [Three-day property seminar begin tomorrow](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/three-day-property-seminar-begin-tomorrow.html) - Sep 23, 2010 HE National House Buyers Association is having three seminars from tomorrow to Saturday at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur. The sessions are ideal for house buyers, property investors, developers, financiers, architects, engineers, surveyors, valuers, contractors, real estate agents, lawyers, accountants, stakeholders, insurance professionals and interested parties. The topic for
- [What does it cost to make KL one of the world’s top cities? RM172bil](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/what-does-it-cost-to-make-kl-one-of-the-worlds-top-cities-rm172bil.html) - Sep 22, 2010 KUALA LUMPUR: To make Greater Kuala Lumpur one of the top 20 cities in the world, an estimated RM172bil will be required over the next 10 years, with 34% of that funding money to come from the public sector. Much of that money would go towards building a mass rapid transit system
- [Should I buy or rent?](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/should-i-buy-or-rent.html) - Sep 14, 2010 extracted:thestarproperty.my S. K. Brothers Realty Sdn Bhd general manager Chan Ai Cheng explores the upside and downside of both renting and buying. WHY RENT? • When time is of the essence Rent is the ideal option when you need a place in a hurry or on a speedy basis. This is because
- [Reasons for this perceived bubble](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/reasons-for-this-perceived-bubble.html) - By THEAN LEE CHENG | Sep 18, 2010 extracted: www.thestar.com.my WHILE much of the Western world today continues to suffer the effects of the global financial crisis of 2008/09, Asia has moved on. It is probably in this process of moving on that there is much concern about the property prices today, as seen in
- [Is a property bubble forming?](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/is-a-property-bubble-forming.html) - Saturday September 18, 2010 By ANGIE NG extracted: www.thestar.com.my There has been some concern in recent months over an imminent real estate bubble in Malaysia. How real is this threat or is it merely confi ned to a few hot spots? CONCERNS over whether the local housing market is overheating and will lead to an
- [Bukit Bintang land parcel sold at record price](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/bukit-bintang-land-parcel-sold-at-record-price.html) - 16 Sept 2010 By FINTAN NG copyright: www.thestar.com.my Urusharta’s purchase will dwarf previous transactions in the Kula Lumpur city centre PETALING JAYA: A parcel of land in Kuala Lumpur’s shopping district of Bukit Bintang has been acquired by Urusharta Cemerlang (KL) Sdn Bhd at a record price of RM210mil from CDL Hotels (M) Sdn Bhd,
- [Australian scammers sell man's home without his knowledge](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/australian-scammers-sell-mans-home-without-his-knowledge.html) - Copyright AFP, 2010 | Sep 13, 2010 Australian authorities said Monday they were investigating claims that a man had one of his houses sold without his knowledge, with another property about to be handed over to new owners. The Major Fraud Squad is looking into the alleged scam, under which Roger Mildenhall's 485,000 dollar (451,316
- [Property launches worth RM571m planned in H2](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/property-launches-worth-rm571m-planned-in-h2.html) - Sep 13, 2010 extracted www.thestar.com.my GEORGE TOWN: The second half of this year will see the commencement of property launches in Seberang Prai for 1,981 landed and high-rise property units with an estimated gross sales value (GSV) of RM571mil. Asas Dunia Bhd, Tambun Indah Development Sdn Bhd, and Island LandCap Properties Group are among
- [Poser on whether real property gains tax will be raised](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/poser-on-whether-real-property-gains-tax-will-be-raised.html) - By ANGIE NG extracted : www.thestar.com.my | Sep 10, 2010 Will real property gains tax be raised? PETALING JAYA: Hot on the heels of the possibility that Bank Negara will propose tightening the mortgage loan market to curb speculative buying in the upper medium to high-end housing market, questions have arisen whether the Government may
- [Diffuse the property bubble before it is too late](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/diffuse-the-property-bubble-before-it-is-too-late.html) - By Making a Point - By Jagdev Singh Sidhu | Sep 9, 2010 THE subject of property prices and financing has gathered momentum ever since news broke that Bank Negara is assessing the situation to determine if new measures should be instituted to cool down fast escalating property prices. Lobby groups for the industry have
- [Hot property market still grabbing attention](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/hot-property-market-still-grabbing-attention.html) - Wednesday September 8, 2010 BEHIND THE NEWS By ANGIE NG www.thestar.com.my PROPERTY, especially the hot housing market, has become a favourite topic these days. Malaysians are generally quite savvy investors and their penchant for viable investment instruments have contributed to the current run-up in the housing market. The availability of easy housing facilities, including the
- [No to 80% mortgage cap on housing](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/no-to-80-mortgage-cap-on-housing.html) - Monday September 6, 2010 By ONG HAN SEAN hansean@thestar.com.my PETALING JAYA: Several groups are up in arms over a proposal to cut housing loans by 10% from the current cap of 90%, saying that the move will only discourage Malaysians from buying houses. National House Buyer’s Association (HBA) and Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca)
- [A new class of condos](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/a-new-class-of-condos.html) - Saturday September 4, 2010 By TEE LIN SAY linsay@thestar.com.my Luxury units with spectacular views and top quality designs TWO things stand out among the Top 10 freehold condominiums around KLCC - the wide disparity in capital values of those who made it to the ranks (the top 2 are worth more than two to three
- [Strong ringgit, attractive UK properties lure EPF and other Malaysians](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/strong-ringgit-attractive-uk-properties-lure-epf-and-other-malaysians.html) - Saturday September 4, 2010www.thestar.com.my By ANGIE NG PETALING JAYA The ringgit’s strength and generally lower property valuations in the UK are drawing more Malaysian investors, both retail and institutional, to London and the latest to make the move is the Employees Provident Fund (EPF). The pension fund has allocated a war chest of £1bil (RM4.88bil) to
- [Possible mortgage cap on property not a concern](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/possible-mortgage-cap-on-property-not-a-concern.html) - By TEE LIN SAY | Sept 3, 2010 KUALA LUMPUR: Preemptive measures to curb purchases in certain property segments may yield temporary results as buoyant consumer sentiment and demand for good locations are expected to sustain. Property analysts said there could be a short-term knee-jerk reaction to Bank Negara’s possible imposition of an 80% loan-to-value
- [Banks to try and prevent speculation on property prices](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/banks-to-try-and-prevent-speculation-on-property-prices.html) - By ANGIE NG and SHARIDAN M. ALI starbiz@thestar.com.my | Sep 2, 2010 Datuk Michael Yam ... ‘Bank Negara should not impose a mandatory LVR cap on loans. PETALING JAYA: Bank Negara is engaging with banks on possible measures to curb excessive speculation on property prices while developers caution that it should not be imposed across
- [Key Asian markets strike early to ward off property bubble](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/key-asian-markets-strike-early-to-ward-off-property-bubble.html) - Copyright AFP, 2010 | Sep 1, 2010 Key Asian economies fearing a US-style housing market bubble are taking fresh measures to curb runaway property prices as the region leads the global rebound from recession. High domestic liquidity, cash-rich foreign investors and low interest rates have stoked demand, with prices for some sectors in Hong Kong
- [There may be a price war to give out cheaper bank loans](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/there-may-be-a-price-war-to-give-out-cheaper-bank-loans.html) - By TEE LIN SAY linsay@thestar.com.my KUALA LUMPUR: There may be a new round of price war among banks for consumer loans, with the new mortgage rate going down to as low as base lending rate (BLR) -2.3%. The current BLR rate is 6.3%. Some analysts said this comes as a surprise to the market after
- [Property Sector Likely To Be Downgraded If Bank Negara Imposes Lower Mortgage LVR](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/property-sector-likely-to-be-downgraded-if-bank-negara-imposes-lower-mortgage-lvr.html) - KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- The property sector is likely to be downgraded if Bank Negara Malaysia imposes a lower mortgage Loan-to-Value (LVR) ratio, says Kenanga Research. Bank Negara is reported to have written to financial institutions to secure feedback on the possibility of capping the LVR for mortgages at 80 per cent to
- [An upside in the office market](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/an-upside-in-the-office-market.html) - By ANGIE NG angie@thestar.com.my Aug 28, 2010 A DROP in the capital value of office buildings from their previous highs is attracting higher interest among investors looking for potential value upside and good rental income streams, say property consultants. According to CB Richard Ellis Sdn Bhd executive chairman Christopher Boyd, the value of office buildings
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- [Economist tips housing bubble is in for trouble Michael Pascoe](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/economist-tips-housing-bubble-is-in-for-trouble-michael-pascoe.html) - August 18, 2010 .The RBA is still backing it, but Morgan Stanley chief economist Gerard Minack has lost faith in the fundamentals of Australia's housing market. MORGAN Stanley's Gerard Minack has diversified from being bearish about US equities into calling Australian housing a dud investment, a bubble, albeit one that just might steadily deflate rather
- [When a tenant can become an owner](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/when-a-tenant-can-become-an-owner.html) - LADY Luck smiled on a tenant in Hong Kong early this month after the court awarded her ownership of a flat she had been renting for the past 37 years. The story of how Lam Che ended up owning her 600sq ft unit in the To Kwa Wan district and now worth HK$2.4 million (RM984,000)
- [Property advice from Hong Kong tycoon, Li Ka-shing](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/property-advice-from-hong-kong-tycoon-li-ka-shing.html) - LIVE IN Magazine | Jul 19, 2010 extracted: www.thestar.com.my -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hong Kong tycoon, Li Ka-Shing Home prices have risen rapidly in the last 15 months, sparking concerns about a possible bubble in the Hong Kong market. While urging caution, Li Ka-Shing avoided the “B” word while answering questions at the recent results press conference for
- [Pros and cons of suburban malls](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/pros-and-cons-of-suburban-malls.html) - By ANDREW LEE andrewlee@thestar.com.my | Aug 21, 2010 WITH so much shopping mall space already taken up in the Klang Valley, developers are turning toward building suburban malls in residential areas. One such example is the new 470,000 sq ft SSTwo Mall along Jalan SS2/75, set to open in the fourth quarter of this year.
- [High-end houses by Seri Alam soon](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/high-end-houses-by-seri-alam-soon.html) - By ZAZALI MUSA zaza@thestar.com.my | Aug 19, 2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tan Cher Puk (left) and Mohd Noor Abdul Salam at the showhouse of Bluebell @ Garden Residency in Bandar Seri Alam PASIR GUDANG: Seri Alam Properties Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of UMLand Bhd, will launch its high-end residential properties at Bandar Seri Alam starting next
- [Landlords pay for tenants' debts](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/landlords-pay-for-tenants-debts.html) - Wednesday August 18, 2010 Landlords pay for tenants’ debts By SHERYL CHIENG newsdesk@thestar.com.my KUALA LUMPUR: Landlords are now saddled with problems caused by tenants who borrow money from Ah Longs and disappear, said MCA Complaints Bureau chief Datuk Michael Chong. There have been 32 such cases this year, where Ah Longs turning on landlords and
- [Gamuda Land takes new direction](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/gamuda-land-takes-new-direction.html) - By Racheal Lee of The Edge Malaysia Sunday, 15 August 2010 00:00 Gamuda Land Sdn Bhd has carved a name for itself as a landed residential estate developer in the suburbs with townships such as Bandar Botanic in Klang, Valencia in Sungai Buloh and Jade Hills in Kajang. But things are changing, and the property
- [Large percentage of property loans may be a problem if recession hits](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/large-percentage-of-property-loans-may-be-a-problem-if-recession-hits.html) - By JAGDEV SINGH SIDHU jagdev@thestar.com.my | Aug 14, 2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE surge in property prices has created a fresh avenue for investors wanting to make big bucks, but it is also creating a huge future problem that if left unchecked, can spell trouble for households, banks and the overall economy. The robust property market has
- [There's a price to pay for convenience](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/theres-a-price-to-pay-for-convenience.html) - Saturday August 14, 2010 THE REAL ESTATE BY ANGIE NG www.thestar.com.my RISING house prices show that residential properties have become the “hottest” pick for investors who are flushed with cash and believe investing in a tangible asset is a good investment choice. Although it may seem that the property market is on a “wholesale revaluation
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- [Tenant attacks real estate agent](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/tenant-attacks-real-estate-agent.html) - Felicity Caldwell | 12th August 2010 A FRUSTRATED renter took her anger out on a real estate agent in a bizarre attack after claiming her property had no drinking water. Kerry Lynn Kirkpatrick went to Ray White Yamanto on June 30 with a black permanent marker. Ipswich Magistrates Court heard Kirkpatrick wrote obscenities and scribbled
- [Homes becoming too costly for the average Malaysian](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/homes-becoming-too-costly-for-the-average-malaysian.html) - AS I was getting ready for some exercise early yesterday morning, I saw a man walking up the street dropping a leaflet into the mailboxes of homes. I took one off him as he approached the front of my house and it was an advertisement for properties. The houses on offer in the secondary market
- [Improvement in property sector, says Rehda](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/improvement-in-property-sector-says-rehda.html) - Malaysia's property sector showed signs of improvement with new launches increasing by 21 per cent in the first half of this year compared to the last six months of 2009. There was a 12 per cent improvement in performance this year and actual sales had increased marginally, according to a survey by the Real Estate
- [Malls, more malls everywhere](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/malls-more-malls-everywhere.html) - Saturday, August 7, 2010 With the opening of 20 malls in the Klang Valley with a total net floor area of 4.4 million sq ft this year, the retail property market is likely to face an oversupply situation with pressure on rental rates, property consultants say. Many shopping mall projects that were put on hold
- [Investment valuation using price/earnings ratio](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/investment-valuation-using-priceearnings-ratio.html) - COMMENT By RAYMOND ROY TIRUCHELVAM ----WE have used the P/E ratios more often than we know in our lives concerning purchases and investments. Few realise how important this financial ratio is. At present, this ratio is primarily used for shares or company valuation. In simple terms, a P/E ratio is the ratio of the price
- [Welcome to a speculator's  market](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/welcome-to-a-speculators-market.html) - Saturday, August 7, 2010 COMMENT By THEAN LEE CHENG SINCE the last quarter of 2009, property prices have not gone up incrementally. They have escalated, especially for landed units. In certain locations, prices may be unsustainable. Up to the first quarter of this year, intermediate two-storey houses in a popular part of Petaling Jaya were
- [Bolton to unveil RM650m "The Wharf"](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/bolton-to-unveil-rm650m-the-wharf.html) - Property developer Bolton Bhd will unveil a new commercial development in Puchong, known as "The Wharf", later this month, said its executive director Chan Wing Kwong. The development, with a gross development value of RM650 million, is a mixed offering of boutique shop offices, service apartments and a retail shopping mall. The Wharf would highlight
- [Singapore's Kwek in talks to sell KL land](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/singapores-kwek-in-talks-to-sell-kl-land.html) - Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Singapore's property tycoon Kwek Leng Beng is in talks to sell a parcel of land in Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, which could possibly fetch a record price for a land deal in this country's history. It is understood that the selling price for the land, owned by Kwek's City Developments
- [MPS to get tough with contractors who perform shoddy work](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/mps-to-get-tough-with-contractors-who-perform-shoddy-work.html) - By JAYAGANDI JAYARAJ Aug 4 2010 CONTRACTORS better watch out! The Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) says it is going to put a stop to sloppy patch-up jobs by contractors who dig up roads to carry out cabling or pipe works. A maximum fine of RM5,000 awaits errant contractors. MPS president Datuk Zainal Abidin Azim said
- [Advice from three property investment experts](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/advice-from-three-property-investment-experts.html) - 3rd August 2010-----At a recent one-day property intensive preview titled Real Estate Investment Congress, property investment guru Milan Doshi and two of his previous students, Prudence Wong and Nancy Ng, answered interesting questions from the crowd. Doshi has been investing in both properties and the stock market since the 1990s, and has written two books,
- [Good response to IJM Land project](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/good-response-to-ijm-land-project.html) - Property developer IJM Land Bhd (5215) has seen overwhelming response from Korean buyers for its RM500 million The Pearl Regency development on Penang island. Apart from an en bloc sale of the entire commercial portion of the project comprising 83 commercial units worth RM90 million to a Korean party, IJM has also seen 40 per
- [Property market to stay vibrant](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/property-market-to-stay-vibrant.html) - Malaysia's property market is due to stay vibrant in 2010 due to low borrowing costs, easier foreign ownership rules and a new home purchase scheme by the nation's biggest pension fund.Last year, there was a 0.7 per cent drop in the total number of property transactions but the number of unsold properties fell by 13
- [Malaysia not facing property bubble](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/malaysia-not-facing-property-bubble.html) - KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian property market is not in any danger of facing a bubble as prices have been stable, industry players said at a panel discussion at the 13th National Housing and Property Summit on Thursday, July 29. Malaysia Property Incorporated (MPI) CEO, Kumar Tharmalingam, who was part of the panel, said that the
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- [Malaysian malls in regeneration phase](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/malaysian-malls-in-regeneration-phase.html) - The key theme for Malaysian shopping malls over the next decade is regeneration.It is a transformation that includes both an extension of an existing mall or an extensive makeover of a mall, Malaysian Association for Shopping Complexes and Highrise Complex Management (PPK) president HC Chan said. "After a 35-year history of malls, we are now
- [Buying a home: a few problems to watch out for](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/buying-a-home-a-few-problems-to-watch-out-for.html) - Extract from The Star (26/07/10) PROBLEMS concerning car parking lots and transfer of strata titles are some of the things purchasers of high-rise property should watch out for before they sign any sales and purchase agreement. Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill Advocates and Solicitors partner Chia Long Thye said that purchasers of high-rise property must
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- [Malacca and Penang: History in abundance](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/malacca-and-penang-history-in-abundance.html) - The saying ‘Old is Gold’ certainly holds true for many things.Among the things that appreciate over time are family relationships, friendships and the value of some tangible things like real estate. Many so-called “city folks” in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya actually do not hail from the city; their hometowns are in other parts of
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- [Landlords and bills](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/landlords-and-bills.html) - Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH | June 29, 2010 Landlords and bills -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Should the landlord be held responsible if his tenant defaults in the payment of utility bills? A landlord may be envied for being a property owner who generates income for himself by letting out his premises. Apart from the fact that
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- [When high-end living turns super luxurious](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/when-high-end-living-turns-super-luxurious.html) - Extract from The Star (10/07/10) THE benchmark for luxurious residences in the country has risen in the past few years and it is becoming more common to read about such properties fetching unbelievable prices, at least in this part of the world. News that a Malaysian tycoon paid a whopping RM38mil for a triplex penthouse
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- [Someone bought a penthouse for RM38 mil in KL!](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/someone-bought-a-penthouse-for-rm38-mil-in-kl.html) - KUALA LUMPUR: The Binjai On The Park development in Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) caused a stir in the property market when one of its two super penthouses was sold last month for RM38mil, making it among the most expensive homes to have been sold in Malaysia in recent years. Some property consultants, such as
- [Singapore's latest icon opens](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/singapores-latest-icon-opens.html) - The Lion City is betting on the success of the Marina Bay Sands as it aspires to be a global entertainment hub The Marina Bays Sands integrated resort represents a new icon for Singapore.Throngs of locals as well as foreigners have been heading towards the hotel since its opening two months ago. The resort’s owners
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- [Encorp stand to pull in the crowd](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/encorp-stand-to-pull-in-the-crowd.html) - Extract from The Star (26/06/10) When Encorp Strand, in Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya was completed in late 2007, there may have been some concern about who will be occupying these 265 units of shops and office space. Today, most of the ground floor units are tenanted. The story of Encorp Strand, with a gross development
- [Firm wooing China investors](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/firm-wooing-china-investors.html) - The Star, June 24, 2010 BOLTON Berhad is targeting investors from China to take up the remaining units of the RM190mil Surin condominium project in Tanjung Bungah, Penang. Group executive director Chan Wing Kwong(pic)said that the group had appointed marketing agents in Shenzhen, China, to promote the condominiums. “So far, we have sold about 30%
- [Multi-Purpose's RM3b project to be its biggest](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/multi-purposes-rm3b-project-to-be-its-biggest.html) - The Malaysian government wants it to be an iconic development in Golden Triangle in Kuala Lumpur, says Multi-Purpose's managing director Multi-Purpose Holdings Bhd (MPHB) will launch a RM3 billion project in Kuala Lumpur by the middle of next year which will complement the government's proposed international financial district and Pasar Rakyat redevelopment in Imbi. Managing
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- [Simultaneous vacant possession and strata title issuance soon](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/simultaneous-vacant-possession-and-strata-title-issuance-soon.html) - Extract from The Star (19/06/10) KUALA LUMPUR: A proposal is in the works for vacant possession and strata title to be issued simultaneously, said Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Chor Chee Heung. The ministry is working with the Natural Resources and Environ-ment Ministry to look into the amendments to allow for the proposal to
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- [Asian Pac increases on its property investments](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/asian-pac-increases-on-its-property-investments.html) - Asian Pac Holdings Bhd is building up its property investment portfolio in new growth areas to widen its income streams. According to managing director Datuk Mustapha Buang, the company will consider land that is ready for development in the Klang Valley, Penang and Johor. “By raising our property investment portfolio, we expect to raise our
- [Sunway REIT IPO launched](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/sunway-reit-ipo-launched.html) - PETALING JAYA: Sunway City Bhd (SunCity) and Sunway REIT Management Sdn Bhd have launched the initial public offering (IPO) of 1.65 billion units in Sunway Real Estate Investment Trust (Sunway REIT). Sunway REIT, which has an approved fund size of 2.78 billion units, will become Malaysia’s largest listed REIT when it lists on the Main
- [Sunway Reit to be Malaysia Largest REID upon listing in July](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/sunway-reit-to-be-malaysia-largest-reid-upon-listing-in-july.html) - PETALING JAYA -- Sunway Real Estate Investment Trusts (Sunway REITs) will emerge as Malaysia's largest REIT when it is listed in July. It's initial public offering (IPO) of 1.65 billion units at RM0.97 per unit, comprising an institutional and selected investors portion of 1.52 billion units and a retail portion of 134 million, will also
- [Property cartoon](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/property-cartoon.html) - I was looking for illustrations about real estate when I stumbled upon this hilarious property cartoon:
- [RM3b boost for Naza TTDI's Platinum Park](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/rm3b-boost-for-naza-ttdis-platinum-park.html) - The Platinum Park is a high-end integrated residential and commercial lifestyle properties in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre area, worth RM4 billion. Naza TTDI Sdn Bhd's Platinum Park project in Kuala Lumpur will see a new wave of development as the property developer launches lifestyle properties worth about RM3 billion next year and in 2013.
- [Anjung Damai 5 townhouse](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/anjung-damai-5-townhouse.html) - Well maintained town house in secluded neighbourhood. Double garage underneath with maid’s room and laundry. First floor: kitchen, living and powder room. Second floor: family area and one bedroom. Third floor: master and third bedroom. All bedrooms are ensuite and have built in wardrobes. Parquet flooring throughout except for marble in the living room.
- [I&P to focus on new projects](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/ip-to-focus-on-new-projects.html) - PROPERTY developer I&P Group Sdn Bhd expects to fully develop its massive land bank of about 5,400 acres with a potential gross development value of up to RM10bil over a span of 10-20 years, says group managing director Datuk Jamaludin Osman. “Each of our township will take about 12 years to be fully developed. Our
- [i-City aims to produce globaltechnopreneurs](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/i-city-aims-to-produce-globaltechnopreneurs.html) - Malaysia can be the next launch pad for a pool of world talented technopreneurs and have its own Silicon Valley success stories with i-City's new status as a technopreneur campus. I-Berhad, developer of the RM2 billion i-City project in Shah Alam, Selangor, obtained approval from the government in May to turn the project into a
- [MPSJ can't do much as it's private land](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/mpsj-cant-do-much-as-its-private-land.html) - News PUCHONG: A resident is in a fix over a landslip that had occurred last Wednesday next to her house in Taman Kinrara 7/4, here. Chee Show Ying, 57, who has been living there for nine years said that the landslip, which happened during a downpour had caused the collapse of a large portion of
- [Paramount to expand landbank.](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/paramount-to-expand-landbank.html) - PROPERTY developer Paramount Corp Bhd (1724) said part of the proceeds from its 20 per cent stake sale in Jerneh Insurance Bhd will be used to buy land in the Klang Valley. "Landbank is an important part of our strategic plan. We just bought 20ha in Cyberjaya, Selangor because of the location. We buy where
- [MRCB to buy more land in Klang Valley](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/mrcb-to-buy-more-land-in-klang-valley.html) - KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd’s (MRCB) chief executive officer Mohamed Razeek Hussain said the group will use part of the cash raised from recent share sale exercise to buy small pieces of prime land around Klang Valley, while keeping an eye for opportunities to participate in upcoming government projects. These includes a massive Government
- [Developers: Foreign labour cut could lead to delays and higher property prices](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/developers-foreign-labour-cut-could-lead-to-delays-and-higher-property-prices.html) - By THEAN LEE CHENG leecheng@thestar.com.my | Jun 3, 2010 KUALA LUMPUR: Developers are concerned that the Government’s move to reduce the number of foreign workers in the country will result in project delays, leading to possible price increases in property. Almost 100% of construction workers in the country are foreigners, according to International Real Estate
- [Property prices increases to moderate as higher BLR kicks in](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/property-prices-increases-to-moderate-as-higher-blr-kicks-in.html) - KUALA LUMPUR: In mid-May, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) revised its key Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by another 25 basis points, following a rate hike by the same quantum earlier this year. Shortly after that, most banks revised their Base Lending Rate (BLR) accordingly to 6.05%. After a total interest rate hike of 50 basis points
- [Adiva project wins FIABCI award](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/adiva-project-wins-fiabci-award.html) - BALI: Adiva, a precinct within Desa ParkCity in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, has been named the world’s best residential (low rise) category at the 61st World Congress of the International Real Estate Federation (Fiabci) here last Thursday. Fiabci is a French acronym for the Paris-based federation founded in 1948 to highlight real estate specialities and activities.
- [Frankfurt-based SEB bullish about Malaysia](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/frankfurt-based-seb-bullish-about-malaysia.html) - SKANDINAVISKA Enskilda Banken (SEB) Asset Management AG, a Frankfurt-based real estate fund manager, is eyeing more growth opportunities in Asia, especially Malaysia. The firm entered the Malaysian market in 2007 and has since invested RM700mil in two real estate developments – Tower 1 Pavilion Residences in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle and Citta Mall, a suburban
- [MM2H scheme gets a boost](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/mm2h-scheme-gets-a-boost.html) - By FOONG PEK YEE pekyee@thestar.com.my MUNICH: Participants of Malaysia My Second Home Programme (MM2H) who are 55 and above are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week. Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said such a practice was popular among the British and mainland Chinese. The foreigners were sought after as
- [Major firms keen to redevelop Pusat Bandar Damansara](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/major-firms-keen-to-redevelop-pusat-bandar-damansara.html) - Big names such as Sime Darby Bhd is said to be among the companies interested in the redevelopment of Pusat Bandar Damansara in Kuala Lumpur. Johor Corp (JCorp) chief executive officer Tan Sri Muhammad Ali Hashim said several companies have shown interest in the project. "A number of companies including Sime Darby and Malton Bhd
- [IGB may spin off assets into 2 REITs](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/igb-may-spin-off-assets-into-2-reits.html) - Tuesday, May 25, 2010 IGB Corp Bhd is mulling over spinning off its assets into three separate real estate investment trusts (REITs) comprising its retail, hotel and commercial components, its top executive said. Group managing director Robert Tan Chung Meng said that should this plan take off, this could "potentially be the biggest REIT in
- [Kl Real Estate a Story waiting to be  discovered](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/kl-real-estate-a-story-waiting-to-be-discovered.html) - KL real estate a story waiting to be discovered, says Rehda KL KUALA LUMPUR: The quality and standard of new property developments in the city, rivalling some of the region’s best, is a story waiting to be discovered, said N K Tong. The newly-elected 2010-12 chairman of Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) Kuala
- [Kemenseh Heights bungalow](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/kemenseh-heights-bungalow.html) - Beautiful 2.5 storey bungalow in Kemensah Heights for sale. With Security and in quiet area. 4300 sf. 5 r 6 b. Freehold. Asking for 3.2 mil.
- [Mah Sing wins at 2010 Citiscape Asia Real Estate Awards](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/mah-sing-wins-at-2010-citiscape-asia-real-estate-awards.html) - Mah Sing Group Berhad (Mah Sing) won the prestigious award for Best Developer – Waterfront Development (Future) for its Southbay project in Penang Island at the 2010 Cityscape Asia Real Estate Awards Ceremony in Singapore on May 18. Southbay is an iconic township located at Batu Maung, Penang Island. The elite township development comprises residential
- [Robust outlook for Sungai Besi](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/robust-outlook-for-sungai-besi.html) - Sungai Besi is looking to be the next property development “hotspot” for local developers, and to a certain extent, foreign investors, according to industry players and experts. According to YTL Land & Development Bhd project director Safian Ibrahim, the Sungai Besi area holds much potential as the next “new thriving address” in Kuala Lumpur due
- [Mah Sing wins award for its Southbay project](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/mah-sing-wins-award-for-its-southbay-project.html) - Thursday, May 20, 2010 PENANG: MAH SING GROUP BHD bagged an award as best developer in the future waterfront development for its Southbay project in Penang Island at the 2010 Cityscape Asia Real Estate Awards Ceremony in Singapore on Tuesday, May 18. The first phase of the billion-ringgit township development has been opened for registration
- [K Residences](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/k-residences.html) - The only high end condo in KLCC that is located right opposite KLCC Suria Shopping complex and the iconic Twin Towers. LRT station is located in the shopping mall below this property. View of Genting Highlands. Service and sinking fund -RM768.50 per month. 1491 sf with one car park. Currently tenanted until Nov 2010 at
- [Faber eyes RM1b revenue from overseas](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/faber-eyes-rm1b-revenue-from-overseas.html) - INTEGRATED facilities management (IFM) and property developer Faber Group Bhd hopes its revenue from overseas will reach RM1 billion this year, by expanding on its non-concession income base. The group will continue to focus on its businesses in the UAE and India to expand its non-concession income base, especially in the areas of bio-medical engineering
- [CL Integrated takes on high-end job](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/cl-integrated-takes-on-high-end-job.html) - Property developer CL Integrated Resources Sdn Bhd plans to launch by next year a high-end gated residential project worth RM500 million in Seksyen U10 in Shah Alam, Selangor. Its founder and executive director Chu Bak Teck said the 50-acre development will comprise 400 units of hillside bungalows, semidetached houses and villas, priced from RM1 million.
- [China property sector curbs leave buyers in limbo](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/china-property-sector-curbs-leave-buyers-in-limbo.html) - Monday, May 17, 2010 BEIJING: Accountant Jiao Yurong carefully organised her family's finances to put her son through university in the US. Now that he has the coveted degree, she has been saving to buy him a flat. But soaring property prices in China - and a series of moves by the government to rein
- [New gameplan for YTL Land](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/new-gameplan-for-ytl-land.html) - YTL Corp Bhd will inject some of its overseas projects into YTL Land & Development Bhd by the year-end to transform the property unit into an international player. For a start, the group will place its three projects in Singapore - Sandy Island and Kasara villas in Sentosa Cove, and the redevelopment of Westwood Apartments
- [PKNS to redevelop old, prime locations](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/pkns-to-redevelop-old-prime-locations.html) - The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) has embarked on the redevelopment of old residential and commercial sites in Selangor to take advantage of their prime locations. Its general manager, Othman Omar, said the corporation had identified 16 locations in the state to be redeveloped over the medium and long term. "For a start, it has
- [China's property prices rise again in April](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/chinas-property-prices-rise-again-in-april.html) - Property prices in China posted the biggest year-on-year jump in nearly five years in April, official data showed Tuesday, amid persistent fears about a growing bubble in the real estate sector. Prices in major cities rose 12.8 percent on year in April, the National Bureau of Statistics said on its website, marking the biggest year-on-year
- [Naim, CMS and BDA to develop RM1.5bil new township](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/naim-cms-and-bda-to-develop-rm1-5bil-new-township.html) - KUCHING: Naim Holdings Bhd, Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd (CMS) and Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) have formed a joint ventuKUCHING: Naim Holdings Bhd, Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd (CMS) and Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) have formed a joint venture (JV) to develop the proposed Samalaju new township, which is estimated to cost at least RM1.5bil. Located within
- [SunCity launched new development in Penang](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/suncity-launched-new-development-in-penang.html) - Sunway City Berhad (SunCity) launched Sunway Aspera, a development that comprises 76 units of 2-storey and 9 units of 3-storey terrace homes in a relaxing seaside environment in Sungai Batu, Penang, on May 6. These terrace homes are uniquely designed where life's best is experienced to its fullest in both an indoor and outdoor environment.
- [Coping with the big tickets](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/coping-with-the-big-tickets.html) - Although there are buyers who have no qualms paying the prevailing high price for their dream house in a well sought after location, many Malaysians are really worried about the rising house prices and wonder how they are going to manage. There is certainly cause for concern as a property is a big ticket item
- [Kuok company sells KLCC land for RM150m](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/kuok-company-sells-klcc-land-for-rm150m.html) - Friday, May 7, 2010 Kuok company sells KLCC land for RM150m A piece of land measuring 0.65ha on Jalan Perak next to Wisma Hong Leong was sold for RM2,200 per sq ft, sources say. A Kuok family company has sold a piece of prime land in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre for some RM150 million,
- [Iskandar targets investments in tourism, leisure, services and property sectors](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/iskandar-targets-investments-in-tourism-leisure-services-and-property-sectors.html) - By THE STAR SINGAPORE: Iskandar Investment Bhd (IIB) will hold more roadshows in Singapore within the next six months to attract more investors to Iskandar Malaysia. President and chief executive officer Arlida Ariff said IIB wanted to attract more Singaporeans – who were already making inroads in Iskandar in the education and the health sectors
- [Plans to build an Empire of hotels](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/plans-to-build-an-empire-of-hotels.html) - The Empire Hotel in Subang, Selangor, may be a new player in the market, but plans are already afoot to grow the brand and its business. The RM60 million hotel is part of the RM250 million Empire Gallery project, which is developed and managed by Mammoth Empire Holdings Bhd. The Empire Hotel is a 198-room
- [Ivory Properties all geared up to joined big players](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/ivory-properties-all-geared-up-to-joined-big-players.html) - Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Ivory Properties Group Bhd, one of Penang's top property companies, plans to join other big players in the country by expanding into Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Indonesia. Its group managing director Datuk Low Eng Hock said the company has been building itself from scratch for the past 11 years and is
- [K Residences for rent](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/k-residences-for-rent.html) - Condo is located on top of K Avenue Mall just across to KLCC Suria. Magnificient views from the condo. Full view of Genting Highlands. Partly furnished with kitchen, cabinets, wardrobe, oven stove and washing machine. Penthouse floor with high ceilings. 2414 sf. Freehold. 2 parking space - currently tenanted at RM9600 until Sept 2011
- [Magna Prima to start project in 2011](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/magna-prima-to-start-project-in-2011.html) - Property developer Magna Prima Bhd plans to start development work on its 6.95-acre land in Petaling Jaya by next year. To be known as Jalan Gasing project, Magna Prima has purchased the land for RM48.5 million cash from Petaling Garden Sdn Bhd. Magna Prima Chief Executive Officer Yoong Nim Chee said the company would develop
- [Napic: Property deals rise to RM25.2bil in Q1](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/napic-property-deals-rise-to-rm25-2bil-in-q1.html) - KUALA LUMPUR: Property transactions for the first quarter this year increased to 91,979 worth RM25.2bil, says National Property Information Centre (Napic) director Dr Zailan Mohd Isa. “Last year’s record showed that 79,024 transactions worth RM16.92bil were done in the same period,” she told reporters after the launch of Napic’s property report yesterday. “The transactions done
- [Suncity, SSTEC to develop Tianjin project](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/suncity-sstec-to-develop-tianjin-project.html) - Saturday, May 1, 2010 PETALING JAYA: Sunway City Bhd (SunCity) has inked a collaboration agreement with Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Investment and Development Co Ltd (SSTEC) for a RM5bil eco-themed project in Tianjin Binhai New Area in China. The integrated development on 110 acres within the 30 sq km Tianjin Eco-City will be a 60:40 joint
- [Berjaya plans US$500m Japan project](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/berjaya-plans-us500m-japan-project.html) - Berjaya, controlled by Tan Sri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun, plans to build a hotel and residential properties on Okinawa Island The Berjaya group is planning to develop a US$500 million (RM1.6 billion) property project in Japan, making it the second major Malaysian firm to invest in the Land of the Rising Sun in less than
- [Mutiara Goodyear to launch RM1.6b projects.](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/mutiara-goodyear-to-launch-rm1-6b-projects.html) - KUALA LUMPUR: Property developer Mutiara Goodyear Development Bhd will launch four residential projects with a total gross development value (GDV) of RM1.6bil this year. The development will take up about 40ha of its 404ha landbank, executive chairman Hamidon Abdullah told a press conference yesterday. These will involve, among others, residential units in Taman Melawati with
- [Mayland lines up projects worth RM2.2b](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/mayland-lines-up-projects-worth-rm2-2b.html) - Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Malaysia Land Properties Sdn Bhd (Mayland) is launching new residential projects worth up to RM2.2 billion this year in the Klang Valley and Johor. "Our focus for 2010 is to gear up on some launches which were held back due to market sentiments. We are studying the market . We are
- [12,000 new houses in Perak this year](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/12000-new-houses-in-perak-this-year.html) - IPOH: Around 12,000 new houses are expected to be delivered to buyers in Perak this year, a 20%-30% increase from 2009. According to Real Estate Housing Developers’ Association Perak chapter chairman Datuk Francis Lee, the estimated figure of 12,000 was based on the number of applications submitted to the local authorities for planning, building and
- [On lookout for signs of property speculation, overheating](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/on-lookout-for-signs-of-property-speculation-overheating.html) - As the property market makes its recovery, the government has one eye on potential speculative activities. This is a risk because borrowing costs are still low while developers have their promotions to boost sales. This combination could induce people to bet on rising property prices, aided by an economic recovery. Indeed, Valuation and Property Services
- [Perdana Parkcity sees record RM600m sales](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/perdana-parkcity-sees-record-rm600m-sales.html) - For the first time Perdana ParkCity is going to launch more than RM500 million worth of products in Desa ParkCity Perdana ParkCity Sdn Bhd expects to rake in sales of RM600 million for the year to December 31 2010, its highest since it was set up 10 years ago, group chief executive officer Lee Liam
- [Sunway City eyeing stronger overseas presence](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/sunway-city-eyeing-stronger-overseas-presence.html) - SunCity expects earnings from offshore property development to rise to 30% by 2015 PETALING JAYA: Sunway City Bhd (SunCity) expects earnings contribution from its offshore property development to increase to 30% by 2015 from less than 5% now. To achieve this target, the company recently established a new international property development division headed by managing
- [Cyberview takes charge as Cyberjaya mastermind](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/cyberview-takes-charge-as-cyberjaya-mastermind.html) - An aerial view of Cyberjaya city. While Setia Haruman Sdn Bhd still holds the title “Master Developer” of Cyberjaya, another company Cyberview Sdn Bhd states that it is the mastermind for the development that ensures the city remains at the forefront. Cyberview managing director Hafidz Hashim says the company’s role grows into one that encompassed
- [Seri Maya Condo](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/seri-maya-condo.html) - Condo is located conveniently opposite to Setiawangsa LRT. Well managed and popular with expats and foreigners alike. Less than 15 minutes to KLCC via LRT station to station. 3r + 3 b, 1500 sf, duplex fully furnished and available immediately. Block P. 2 car parks
- [RM700m of OSK property projects in pipeline](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/rm700m-of-osk-property-projects-in-pipeline.html) - Thursday, April 15, 2010 OSK Property Holdings Bhd plans to launch RM700 million worth of property projects this year, with the centrepiece being a condominium development in Cyberjaya. The group recently bought two parcels of land in Cyberjaya, Selangor, for RM32.68 million and plans to develop the 5ha by the year-end. The gross development value
- [Berjaya Times Square Residences](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/berjaya-times-square-residences.html) - Fully furnished condo with sofa,beds, built-in kitchen, oven, stove, and washing machine for sale. Freehold on high floor. 1070 sf. Corner unit. No carpark. Monthly car park fee from management is RM150 per month. Maintenance RM642 per month. Good location within walking distance to Sg Wang Plaza and Bukit Bintang Walk.
- [Kuchai Avenue condo](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/kuchai-avenue-condo.html) - New condo in Jalan Kuchai Lama with VP scheduled for mid May . High floor good number overlooking KLCC. 935 sf , 3 r, 2 b, freehold property. Good as a hedge against inflation - buy for investment
- [Ministry unveils 'five-star' modern longhouses](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/ministry-unveils-five-star-modern-longhouses.html) - MIRI: Fancy living in a “five-star” double-storey longhouse “bilik” (unit) that costs RM226,768.80, complete with a garden the size of almost one-third of a football field? This is one of four proposed longhouse designs unveiled by the Housing and Urban Development Ministry during a seminar here yesterday in line with the state government’s plan to
- [IOI unit resumes projects in S’pore](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/ioi-unit-resumes-projects-in-spore.html) - An artist’s impression of Seascape Collection at Sentosa Cove PETALING JAYA: IOI Properties (S) Pte Ltd (IOIP), a wholly-owned unit of IOI Properties Bhd, is proceeding with luxury residential projects in Singapore as the property market there strengthens amid an economic recovery. The projects there have been delayed for almost a year due to the
- [Pavillion Residences for sale Tower 1](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/pavillion-residences-for-sale-tower-1.html) - Great investment opportunity. Below current market value. 2 br and 3 br are available for sale immediately in Tower 1. Location - in the vicinity of the popular Bintang Walk and within walking distance to KLCC. Free S&P and bank loan legal fees. Discount and rebate for limited units.
- [Map-ping the art scene](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/map-ping-the-art-scene.html) - By CHOONG MEK ZHIN Photos by CHAN TAK KONG | Apr 12, 2010 Map-ping the art scene -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surrounded by art: Various talks, readings, debates and poetry readings can take place in the White Box mekzhin@thestar.com.my ANYTHING art-related under one roof. That is the effort undertaken by the developer of the Solaris Dutamas project in
- [DEVELOPING PROPERTIES FOR DIFFERENT GENERATIONS](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/developing-properties-for-different-generations.html) - Saturday, April 10, 2010 Developing properties for different generations The hype surrounding the huge “generation gap” among Malaysians seems to be among the many efforts marketeers are creating to widen the appeal of their products. Differentiation is certainly a clever way to expand in an otherwise listless and static market. From new generation gadgets such
- [Mutiara Upper East](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/mutiara-upper-east.html) - This is a well located condo within Ampang Hilir enclave. The units come with broadband connection, water filtration system, water heaters, centralized vacuum system, and card access system for the private lobby. There are 3 themed gardens in the development.
- [Suncity To go Ahead with Reit IPO](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/suncity-to-go-ahead-with-reit-ipo.html) - Wednesday, April 7, 2010 SunCity to go ahead with REIT IPO Malaysian property company Sunway City today said it will inject eight retail properties into a real estate investment trust (REIT) for the listing of the assets. The properties, which include shopping malls, hotels and office towers, will be injected into the REIT at a
- [Ritze Perdana shop office](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/ritze-perdana-shop-office.html) - shop office in Damansara Perdana for sale or rent. Sale at 2.2 mil (neg) and rental is RM8k. Leasehold. 2 carparks. Excellent location near to Ikea, One Utama and is easily accessible to Mont Kiara.
- [SINGAPORE HOUSING MARKET DEFIES COOLING MEASURES](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/singapore-housing-market-defies-cooling-measures-2.html) - By AFP | Apr 7, 2010 Singapore housing market defies cooling measures -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Singapore's housing sector is still sizzling despite government measures to cool it down, with demand fuelled by a strong economy and foreign investor confidence, analysts say. Hefty price tags have not dented the market, with buyers flocking to pre-construction sales offering blank
- [Wangsa Maju Section 1 shopoffice](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/wangsa-maju-section-1-shopoffice.html) - Leasehold property (vacant) for sale in Wangsa Maju Section 1 (behind Income Tax building). Good traffic and this property is located in an established neighbourhood.
- [YTL PLANS TO HOUSE HOTELS UNDER REIT](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/ytl-plans-to-house-hotels-under-reit.html) - Tuesday, April 6, 2010 YTL plans to house hotels under REIT YTL Corp Bhd has plans to house its various hotel brands into a real estate investment trust (REIT) and list it on the stock market in the near future, said its managing director Tan Sri Francis Yeoh. The REIT will be modelled similiar to
- [Re-orienting Penang As Heritage Destination](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/re-orienting-penang-as-heritage-destination.html) - Monday, April 5, 2010 Re-orienting Penang as heritage destination For many decades, tourists to Penang tended to give George Town's heritage a miss, and headed instead straight to the beaches. Locals compounded this situation by either ignoring the city's cultural charms or neglecting them altogether. However, a homegrown heritage movement - the Penang Heritage Trust
- [Seri Maya duplex condo for sale](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/seri-maya-duplex-condo-for-sale.html) - Semi furnished duplex condo for sale..currently vacant. Condo is just 7 minutes from KLCC via Setiawangsa LRT (opposite of development)
- [The Edge Investment forum on Real Estate 2010](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/the-edge-investment-forum-on-real-estate-2010.html) - The Edge and UOB Bank are organizing a real estate investment forum in Kuala Lumpur. This year, the theme is: “To buy or not to buy: Where to put your money?“. Topics: 1. Malaysian property market outlook in 2010 – Is the picture clearer? 2. Valuation creation in property investment 3. Panel discussion on “Property,
- [Menara UOA Bangsar for rent](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/menara-uoa-bangsar-for-rent.html) - Grade A office in excellent location in Bangsar for rent. High floor with KL view. 1766 built up area at RM4 per sf. Air conditioners included.
- [DANAHARTA TO OFFER FOR TENDER RM235 MILLION INDICATIVE WORTH OF PROPERTIES](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/danaharta-to-offer-for-tender-rm235-million-indicative-worth-of-properties.html) - Danaharta to offer for tender RM235 million indicative worth of properties KUALA LUMPUR: The initial tender of foreclosed properties under Pengurusan Danaharta Nasional Bhd this year will see an indicative value of some RM235 million worth of real estate up for grabs. Muhammad Solleh Ramli, head of property department of Prokhas Sdn Bhd which manages
- [PENANG Property Prices Expected To Go Up](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/penang-property-prices-expected-to-go-up.html) - Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Penang property prices expected to go up Despite the global downturn last year, the Penang property market has not recorded any significant drop in prices and is expected to improve this year in line with the economic recovery. Henry Butcher Malaysia (Seberang Perai) Sdn Bhd's senior manager Fook Tone Huat said
- [Real Property Gains Tax  (RPGT)- latest ruling](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/real-property-gains-tax-rpgt-latest-ruling.html) - Property tax only for sales within five years of purchase PUTRAJAYA: The real property gains tax (RPGT) announced during the 2010 Budget will now only apply to property sold less than five years from its purchase, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said. The Prime Minister said the 5% tax would now only be imposed on
- [New EPF Ruling for withdrawals to purchase a property](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/new-epf-ruling-for-withdrawals-to-purchase-a-property.html) - New EPF scheme for house buyers KUALA LUMPUR: EPF contributors planning to buy houses may want to wait until a new scheme, enabling them to obtain higher housing loan based on their EPF Account II savings, is implemented. EPF chief executive officer Tan Sri Azlan Zainol said EPF was keen to launch the scheme as
- [Armanee Condo for sale](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/armanee-condo-for-sale.html) - Double Storey duplex condo on high floor for sale. Pool view with a spacious layout of 1600 sf. Maintenance- RM299 per month.
- [Seri Maya Havana for rent](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/seri-maya-havana-for-rent.html) - Fully furnished apartment with new furniture for rent. Bedroom and Lanai have pool view. All bedrooms and kitchen are fitted with cabinets. Airconditioning in all bedrooms and living room. Rental tenure - 2 years + 1 year option.
- [USJ Summit retail lot for sale](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/usj-summit-retail-lot-for-sale.html) - Retail lot on ground floor with good traffic flow for sale. 550sf currently tenanted at RM6k.
- [Nomad Sucasa Serviced Apartment for sale](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/nomad-sucasa-serviced-apartment-for-sale.html) - 2 r 2 b partly furnished apartment for sale. Located on 13th floor. About 1000 sf This is located at the Embassy Row and near to KLCC (less than 5 mins by car)
- [Menara UOA Bangsar for sale](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/menara-uoa-bangsar-for-sale.html) - Grade A office lots for sale in Bangsar. Great investment opportunity. 25th Floor - one lot is 1766sq ft and the other is 1174sf. Also available for rent at RM4 psf Grade A office lots for sale in Bangsar. Great investment opportunity. 25th Floor - one lot is 1766sq ft and the other is 1174sf.
- [Kampung Warisan for sale - 1r/1b](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/kampung-warisan-for-sale-1-r1b.html) - Fully furnished one bedroom apartment for sale in Kampung Warisan - an exclusive development near to KLCC and with easy access to PJ, Damansara, Mont Kiara and North South expressway via the Duke Highway. Good investment opportunity.
- [Kampung Warisan for sale 2r/2b](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/kampung-warisan.html) - Fully furnished, good condition condo for sale. Good rental potential.
- [Malaysian Tourist Visa](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/malaysian-tourist-visa.html) - What makes the Malaysian Tourist Visa : Malaysia my 2nd Home more attractive than the alternatives in nearby countries? Malaysia is winning retirees over from going to Australia, because the cost of living in Malaysia is much cheaper than in Australia. The attractive Malaysian MM2H Programme includes: a 10 year renewable multiple
- [Penang Vacation](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/penang-vacation.html) - Would you prefer a 10 year Penang vacation or 10 different Penang holidays? If you prefer to stay for 1 stay for 10 years or longer in Penang, then apply for the Malaysia my 2nd Home visa. These days the Penang Government discusses with local tourism-related industries and agencies new tourism packages like: food
- [Sarawak Borneo](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/sarawak-borneo.html) - Sarawak Borneo goes on a roadshow to Singapore promoting this Malaysian tourism paradise as an ideal destination for the Malaysia my 2nd Home programme. Sarawak Borneo has been building houses of about RM300.000 targeted for foreign ownership under the Malaysia My Second Home Programme. We all know that Singaporeans lack space, so Sarawak
- [Arabs in Malaysia](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/arabs-in-malaysia.html) - Why do you see more and more Arabs in Malaysia? One reason is that the Malaysia my 2nd Home Programme is gaining popularity amongst Arabs, with this year 31 applications already approved from Saudi Arabian citizens and 12 Iranian citizens. You can't deny having seen already a woman with black hajib in the shopping
- [Taman Negara Malaysia](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/taman-negara-malaysia.html) - Taman Negara is Malaysia's first national park, covering primary rainforest over the states Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang. Today we talk about Pahang which received 39 applications for the Malaysia My 2nd Home programme last year and 32 this year, but none got approved. Don't be surprised as we said this before: sometimes tourists like

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- [Pros and cons of selling a tenanted property](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/pros-and-cons-of-selling-a-tenanted-property) - Usually when an empty property goes up for sale, the vendor essentially just sit back and keep their fingers crossed. However if it is a tenanted property, this can get complicated from the time of the sale listing to the sale as tenants can be stretched to their limit having to accommodate the various requirements
- [Real Estate Appraisal](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/real-estate-appraisal) - When buying a property from the secondary market, most buyers and sellers alike find that a bank valuation on the property create fresh problems for the transaction in cases where the valuated amount is below the purchase price. Sometimes the difference could be as high as 20 per cent or more and this creates problem
- [What to do with bad tenants](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/what-to-do-with-bad-tenants) - Those of you who have rented out your properties will have most likely encountered tenants that are a nightmare of sorts. First on the list would be tenants who do not pay rental on time or not at all.This I gather would be the most common grouse. Other problematic tenants would be the ones that
- [The Role of Real Estate Agents](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/the-role-of-real-estate-agents) - Here in Malaysia most of the real estate agencies employ negotiators to sell and buy properties on behalf of their clients. Many people maybe out of ignorance do resent the amount of commission that they have to pay when getting negotiators to sell their properties. Here in Malaysia, under the law the agencies can charge
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- [About](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/about) - So who am I? First and foremost I enjoy relaxing in a warm country, and I wish you will enjoy reading this website, as much as I enjoy being in Malaysia! retired after 65 years of hard work, sold my house in Europe (be it a few months to early as my new
- [Malaysia Friends](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/malaysia-friends) - It's very easy to make friends in Malaysia, you can even do it just sitting behind your computer. Here are a few a like visiting online. Food Friends in Malaysia Discover food in Malacca and Malaysia with Lushia LimMalacca born host Lushia Lim shows you where to eat and what to eat in Malacca
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- [Batu Ferringhi](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/batu-ferringhi-penang) - This stretch of Penang on the north western part of the island is somewhat more popular with the eastern tourists and residents of MM2H (Malaysia My Second Home) and its on the quieter side of the island far away from the congestion and noise of the city. Its also populated by 5 and 6 star
- [Property Agents/Negotiators - A Blessing and a Pain?](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/property-agent) - In Malaysia, one need to have a real estate license to be a property agent. As it is not relatively easy to obtain this license, most property agents or commonly known as negotiators register themselves with a licensed real estate company that allows them to buy/sell and rent property on behalf of their clients. As
- [Bombshell from Bank Negara - LTV of 70% for Third Residential Property and above](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/bombshell-from-bank-negara-ltv-of-70-for-third-residential-property-and-above) - With the latest ruling from Bank Negara that says that any purchase of 3rd property and above will be subjected to LTV (Loan To Value) of 70%, this news have come as a dismay to many investors and speculators. However, the good news is that this will not affect the first home buyers who can
- [Robert Allen Multiple Streams of Income](https://www.malaccamalaysia.com/robert-allen-multiple-streams-of-income) - My Take On Property Seminars Let me start by relating my recent experience at a 3 day property seminar by Robert Allen in Kuala Lumpur and the main topic was “Multiple Streams of Income”. There was a lot of hype and fanfare promoting this seminar during the National Achievers Congress 2010. It was my first
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