Following numerous calls for lower property prices, the Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association Malaysia (Rehda) has come out to say that house buyers can now expect prices to be at least 5% lower for new launches. This is partly attributable to 2.5% to 5% of savings for developers after ... Read More

Emerald Tower, an upcoming serviced residence by GTM Group near Bandar Perda in Bukit Mertajam. Strategically located along Jalan Permatang Pauh, next to the Prominence condominium by Bionic Development Sdn. Bhd. It is only 10 minutes drive to Penang bridge via Jalan Baru, just a stone's throw away from Mydin Mall ... Read More

Twin Villas, a guarded community within the greenery-shrouded residential development of Jesselton Hills, Alma. It's only 5 minutes drive to AEON Mall, under 3km from SJKC Sin Ya primary school. This development comprises 122 units of double storey semi-detached villas, each comes with 5 bedrooms plus 1 utility room. It boasts ... Read More

The Housing and Local Government Ministry recorded a property overhang of worth RM22.5 billion in unsold houses nationwide, with 73 per cent of them comprising affordable houses priced at RM250,000 and above, said its minister Zuraida Kamaruddin. She said the government had discussed the matter with the Malaysia Real Estate ... Read More

Seberang Prai in Penang mainland has come a long way from being a sleepy cowboy town to becoming a bustling and developing residential and commercial giant. The main town in Seberang Prai, which is linked to Penang island via a 13km Penang Bridge is Butterworth. Other prominent towns include Bukit Mertajam, ... Read More

Yet another upcoming residential development at Sungai Nibong. Proposed by Venn Harmony Sdn. Bhd., the project located along Persiaran Pantai Jerjak and next to SK Sungai Nibong. It's about 15 minutes walking distance from the proposed Sungai Nibong LRT station. This development will offer a mix of landed and high-rise properties: Phase ... Read More

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow believes the Penang City Council (MBPP) will do its best to ensure that the construction work on the Bukit Kukus Twin Highway, Paya Terubong near here can be resumed safely. He said engineers will take a look at the design of the project and ... Read More

Aspen (Group) Holdings Ltd said the progress of its flagship Aspen Vision City project in Bandar Cassia in Batu Kawan, Penang is well on track with the first development, Vervea shop office, set to obtain the certificate of completion and compliance by December. The shop office development is in Central ... Read More

Woodsland Park, a freehold affordable housing development by PTL Properties Sdn. Bhd. near Jalan Betek in Bukit Mertajam. It is strategically located next to Taman Sungai Rambai, just a stone's throw away from SJK(C) Keow Kuang Primary School. Amenities such as schools, market, banks, shopping malls, and eateries are only a few ... Read More

No doubt 2018 is a tough year in the property industry. Penang housing continues to experience high overhang and developers are cautious in launching new projects. However, for buyers who have cash on hand, it presents an opportunity to secure a property at pricing that may not have been possible otherwise ... Read More