Despite the sluggish market, property investors in Penang can take comfort in reports of capital appreciation in the state. Data collected by the National Property Information Centre’s (Napic) Property Market Report 2015 showed that out of 30 condominium projects in Penang, 11 saw price increases from 2014 to 2015. Of ... Read More

Penang East Seafront Residence, an upcoming seafront commercial development by Star Sanctuary Land Sdn. Bhd. at Butterworth, Penang. It is strategically located along Jalan Bagan Jermal, adjacent to Plaza Toll Bagan Ajam. This development will see the construction of a 19-storey commercial building, offering 293 units of serviced suites, and rooftop ... Read More

The Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry is still undecided on the review of a moneylending policy for property developers although it has been over a month since the idea was mooted. On Sept 8, Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Minister Tan Sri Noh Omar said eligible property ... Read More

* Article by Freemind Works * Since the start of the year, the real estate market has somewhat quiet down. Many asked my view of the market moving forward. Here it is. It’s time the market consolidated and we reflect on what happened these past years. We experienced one of ... Read More

Bank Negara Malaysia said developing broader home ownership alternatives, including a well-functioning rental market, was deemed a policy priority to protect homebuyers from financial hardship. In a statement today, Bank Negara said the suggested need for alternatives showed the adverse consequences poorly designed incentives to increase home ownership could have ... Read More

Taman Seri Juru, strategically located within the establish township of Bukit Minyak, next to Japan-Malaysia Technical Institute. It's only a stone's throw away from Bukit Minyak Industrial Park, about 15 minutes drive to Penang Bridge. This housing scheme has moved into its third phase of the development, which includes 135 ... Read More

Interested to know what's coming in Sungai Ara? Here are a list of newly proposed projects at Sungai Ara in 2016. These projects are still in their planning stage. Project name and launch date has yet to be confirmed. 1. Potential Dual Sdn. Bhd. Affordable housing development by Potential Dual Sdn. Bhd. at ... Read More

Encorp Bhd is selling 2.33ha of freehold land in Bandar Batu Ferringi, Penang to Crescent Consortium Sdn Bhd for RM25 million, Bernama reported yesterday. In a filing to Bursa Malaysia yesterday, the company said the disposal will enable Encorp to unlock its capital from being tied up as long-term assets, ... Read More

An upcoming mixed development by GTM Noble Sdn. Bhd. at Balik Pulau, Penang. It is located along Kuala Jalan Baru, adjacent to Prestige III housing scheme by PLB Land. About 10 minutes driving distance to Balik Pulau town centre and Prince of Wales Island International School. This development will see ... Read More

The federal government is studying the possibility to allow first-time home buyers to withdraw more money from their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) account to finance their affordable house purchases. "That is a very good suggestion," described Minister of Finance II Datuk Johari Abdul Ghani, as it could allow EPF members ... Read More