SINGAPORE: CapitaMalls Asia Limited is set to add another mall to its portfolio with the proposed acquisition of Queensbay Mall in Penang for RM651.8 million. According to Lim Beng Chee, CEO of CapitaMalls Asia, Queensbay Mall will form the seed asset for the trust's planned RM1 billion Malaysia retail property ... Read More

The property market in Malaysia is expected to remain buoyant next year, seeing a moderate uptrend in prices, in line with economic growth and growing interest among foreigners.Speakers at a press conference on the Fourth Malaysian Property Summit 2011 here today said, no property bubble is expected in the foreseeable ... Read More

Property in Penang will continue to remain a favourite choice among investors as it is expected to show returns that are above the national average.Henry Butcher Malaysia (Penang) Sdn Bhd director Dr Jason Teoh said property investment was generally perceived to have a longer term horizon as it was not ... Read More

A rise in consumer price index (CPI) may impel Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to resume increasing interest rates, by 25 basis points each in the second and third quarter of 2011, respectively.The central bank, however, is expected to keep its monetary policy on hold in the first quarter of 2011 ... Read More

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 of a slowing economy next year.A banking industry source estimated that 20% to 30% had started repayment ... Read More

Dua Villas is a blend of Chinese chic and contemporary design that combines the best of both elements. With Dua Villas, the architects have put together a home that is balanced, harmonious and ecological. Element that are often neglected in today’s busy lifestyle. It features a glass canopy which enables ... Read More

GEORGE TOWN: The state government should allow more reclamation, higher plot ratio, development above 250 feet in certain areas and development of other parts of the island to address the current land shortage for property development.Penang Real Estate and Housing Developers Association (Rehda) chairman Datuk Jerry Chan said with land ... Read More

THE completion of a lifestyle shopping mall along with an office tower by 2012 is set to transform Hunza Properties Bhd (HPB) (5018) from a property developer to that of a real estate landlord. The Penang-based company, which is due to announce two new anchor tenants for its Gurney Paragon ... Read More

GEORGE TOWN: The Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (Rehda) of Penang is claiming that the high cost of land is the main reason for houses being sold at high prices in the state.Chairman Datuk Jerry Chan Fook Sing said the high cost of land was also the reason for ... Read More

PRICES of properties on Penang island are the most expensive in Malaysia. Socio-Economic and Environmental Research Institute (SERI) senior fellow Dr Michael Lim Mah Hui said the average house price last year was RM540,000 or eight times the average household income. In comparison, the average house price in Kuala Lumpur ... Read More