OWNERS of new high-rise units can expect to receive their strata titles upon moving into their property once the new Strata Management Act 2013 (Act 757) is implemented early next year. Penang Municipal Council (MPPP) president Datuk Patahiyah Ismail said that under the new Act, the developers had to submit ... Read More

Taman Zamrud, a small residential development by Airmas Group in Butterworth, Penang. It is located along Lorong Zamrud, only a stone's throw away from SMK Dato Onn. This development comprises 24 units of 3-storey super link houses with built-up area ranging from 3,168 sq.ft. onwards. Property Project : Taman Zamrud Location : Bagan ... Read More

TROPICANA Bay Residences, the first phase of the RM10bil Penang WorldCity (PWC), has been selling briskly since it opened for booking in February. A total of 85% of its 906 condominium units have been snapped up, generating RM540mil for the developer Tropicana Ivory Sdn Bhd (TISB). TISB is a joint ... Read More

Pavilion Park City, strategically located within the established township of Simpang Ampat in Penang. This is a mix development comprising shop offices, 2-storey terrace and semi-detached houses with 2 acre landscape park for residence. 2-storey Terrace Land area: 1,440 sq.ft. onwards (Type A: 24ft. x 60ft., B: 20ft. x 78ft.) Total unit: ... Read More

Property sources said Bank Negara’s new circular which bans interest capitalisation schemes (ICS) is not an attempt to fine-tune the measures proposed for the property sector under Budget 2014 but is merely “a guide for banks” when they finance house purchases. The new circular, effective Nov 15, which strikes at the ... Read More

A new circular from the central bank that took effect last Friday will pile more pressure on an already hard-hit property sector, even if its merits are likely to be felt in the long-term, analysts and industry executives said. In a bid to make the property market sustainable, the new ... Read More

Goodfields Residence, featuring 2 blocks of low density luxury condominiums with only 72 and 76 units in each respective block. Strategically located within the established township of Bukit Minyak. It is only walking distance to AEON Big hypermarket. The first and tallest building in the area, comes with full condo facilities ... Read More

Sierra Pinang, a gated and guarded development by BSK Property in Balik Pulau, Penang. Strategically located next to SJKC Sin Min, only 10 minutes drive away from Balik Pulau town center. This development comprises 80 units of 3-storey Spanish homes link houses with built-up areas ranging from 2,150 sq.ft. onwards ... Read More

Via Residenz, another high-rise development within the established township of Bayan Baru, Penang. This is part of Bayan City freehold commercial titled development, adjacent to Giant Hypermarket and Elit Avenue/Heights. Featuring shop offices, mall, serviced suites and hotel. * UPDATE (May 2017): This is a joint venture development between Seal Concepts ... Read More

Banning DIBS is the right move FOR many years, the National House Buyers Association (HBA) has been urging the Government to take measures to stem the steep rise in property prices to avoid a “homeless generation” as current property prices are far beyond the reach of many low and middle-income families in ... Read More