Author: Charles Tan
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Primary property market Malaysia is DOWN in H1 2016
Okay, I think if I ask ten different people, they may be able to guess this as well. Market is really slow these days. I have always thought primary market, especially the affordable ones should still be okay but I think I was wrong. Reported in Theedgeproperty, according to the Valuation and Property Services Department…
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Competition heating up for banks to get ‘loan applications?’
To those who believe that banks are in the market to reject loan applications, do think again. Recently, after the OPR cut by Bank Negara Malaysia, there has been non-stop announcements from banks on their adjustments for their base rates. In fact, just two weeks ago, my colleague told me Maybank was offering the lowest…
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We are PJ folks, we don’t buy ‘those’ places
Buying a property is more emotional than rational lah. Read on. I was at a wedding dinner recently and was seated beside a senior manager of a public-listed construction company. As usual, casual chats was followed with property talks. When I asked if he would be buying places like those in Semenyih, Seremban, Kundang, Sepang,…
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Adding Colour to Life with KL Sentral
City dwellers who have a taste for fast-paced lifestyle will love KL Sentral with the NU Sentral integrated green lifestyle retail mall, the five international hotels in the area and unparalleled public transportation. Popping out during and after work for a drink with friends has never been easier, and getting home during peak hour traffic…
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Population growth in Malaysia? I contributed 2. Haha.
I believe in properties because I could see more babies. My personal way of assessing what to invest. In 2010, my wife and I were still planning for a baby. Today, glad to say that we have two. I wanted another one but my wife said ‘manufacturing plant’ closed. We shall see what happens in…
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Of politics, IMF and global GDP forecast
Politics. A word which elicits lots of cynical smile these days regardless of which side of the fence you are on. It may even cause heated arguments. Well, politics is beyond just Malaysia. It is now weighing on the world GDP growth and the outlook is not that awesome. Reported in many medias recently was…
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MRT Line 1, phase 1 trial begins in October 2016
We have a few more good news, especially for all the areas covered by MRT Line 1. I meant these stations. First up is that the trial for Phase 1 of the Sungai Buloh and Kajang (SBK) will start in October 2016. Yes, that’s just slightly over 2 months more. Malaysia enters MRT era. According to Mass…
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South East Asia Property Awards (Malaysia)
Malaysia’s finest developers come out for South East Asia Property Awards (Malaysia) 2016 New supply from outstanding Malaysian developers shows the market’s continued signs of recovery Prestigious property tilt welcomed more entrants in 2016, with 15 developers being shortlisted New categories are added this year for Best Boutique Developer and Special Recognition in Sustainable Development…