LOCAL property buyers who are looking to invest Down Under can look forward to a showcase of the latest available Melbourne property at the Star Property Fair 2011 in Penang.

It is presented by the Kuala Lumpur-based property consultant Jalin Realty. The highlights will include the EXO property at the Victoria Harbour, which is part of the city’s master-plan developed by Lend Lease.

Property group Lend Lease is one of the world’s leading fully integrated property solutions providers.

Located at the junction of Collins Street & Merchant Street, EXO features 1,200sq m of retail shops, 642 car parks and 96 units of one or two-bedroom apartments.

“EXO fits into the perfect lifestyle of wanting a city life with the option of strolling away from the hustle and bustle to enjoy the view from the waterfront. The train, tram, bus and bicycle routes are within quick access for easy travelling,” said Jalin Realty chief executive officer Ian Chen.

Chen described EXO as a rare opportunity for investors and home owners to own apartments nestled between the pristine view of the Harbour and the Yarra River.

“Community facilities and lifestyle entertainment outlets such as the Etihad Stadium, more than 120 cafes, bars, eateries and water recreational activities are all around the corner,” he said, adding that investors who purchase units would stand to enjoy huge stamp duty savings.

Other Melbourne property by Jalin Realty includes units of the strategically located freehold park-facing terrace houses located at the border of Burwood & Glen Iris and low-rise apartments located at Prahran off Chapel Street and Clayton South.

Touted as Penang’s premier property exposition, the fair into its ninth edition will be held at Gurney Plaza and the adjoining G Hotel from July 21 to July 24.

To date, 28 major developers — representing almost all of the major players in the industry — along with several financial institutions, have taken up booths at the fair.

The key exhibitors include IJM Land, Sunway Grand, Vienna Home (Mah Sing), Ideal Property Development, SP Setia Group, Taman Sri Setia (Boon Siew Group), Ivory Properties Group, Nusmetro, MTT Properties & Development, Reka Indah Development, Lembaman Development (Belleview Group), DNP Land, GD Development, Lone Pine Group and Tambun Indah Development.

The RM30,000 worth of prizes for the ‘Surf, Click & Win’ contest, are sponsored by IJM Land.

The fair, which will be opened to the public from 10am to 10pm daily, is organised by The Star in cooperation with Henry Butcher Penang. Admission is free.

For more enquiries, call 04-6473388 ext 3357 (Shirmein) or ext 3418 (Bessie).

SOURCE: The Star