Author: Charles Tan
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Subang Jaya will have its own urban forest by end 2016
When I visited my current home for the first time, my daughter ran around the garden happily. My wife told me that she liked the environment too. She could bring my daughter to the playground or the swimming pool safely too since it is within the condo. I agreed. We paid the deposit within the…
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Expert Series with Khalil Adis: Iskandar, still attractive or totally negative?
Not too long ago, there were many Iskandar believers. In fact it became so hot that the big developers from China were launching number of units in the thousands. Well, these days, it does seem that these believers are in the background while the negative comments are now taking centerstage. While the foreign direct investment…
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118 is higher than 88 definitely, BUT….
I think it’s very clear that I like the upcoming start of “Merdeka PNB118” I think this would be a catalyst to the areas surrounding it. If only I own a piece of land somewhere nearby but I don’t. Yeah, I did write about it earlier. Read here: KL118? Make it happen please Widely reported in…
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Majority of 8KiaPeng@KLCC will be foreign buyers
Many of us like to stay in places where there are lots of expats. While I do not really think so myself but many friends equate this with status, an elite one no less. Look at the premium priced areas or places within KL and the signs are pretty obvious. It is true that due…
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DIBS should be back but not for every price level.
Developer Interest Bearing Scheme (DIBS) is making a comeback was first mentioned some weeks ago. Recently, it was reported again. This time, I think the possibility is pretty good. The Real Estate and Housing Developers Association (Rehda) is engaging the government in a discussion on bringing back the developers interest bearing scheme (DIBS) but with…
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KL property: SOHO, SOVO frozen for 6 months, for now
First of all, anyone who has been following kopiandproperty.my would know that I do not favour paying ever higher prices for SOHO. To be direct, I do think with the right locations, prices of these small units can be as high as a typical condo in a secondary area. However, I do not subscribe to…
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Dear ASEAN, working together is the better way.
Within ASEAN, the two property markets which are considered open would be Malaysia and Singapore. However, many other ASEAN countries have started to ‘open up.’ The relaxations are still some distance away from what Malaysia or Singapore has but when it becomes more competitive and attractive, it would attract new investments into the region. I…
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EcoWorld: Has hit RM3 bil target, aiming at RM4 bil for 2016
A close colleague is a strong supporter of Eco World. Probably because she has recently bought a Eco World development but may also be due to the fact that she joins every single event organised by them. Haha. First of all, there’s nothing wrong with supporting a developer who has enabled you to earn good…
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Cutting jobs because of strong US$
First of all, I would favour a stronger Ringgit. I love travelling overseas and even around the region. I do not believe that investors would buy properties in Malaysia simply because of the falling Ringgit. There must be a more comprehensive reason including the liveability factors. Recently Ringgit has recovered a little compared to a…
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Roubini: No 2008 global financial crisis BUT ….
Roubini is a famous person when it comes to crisis predictions. He is also known as Dr. Doom and was one of the few who gave strong warnings for the 2008 crisis before it happened. The below is a sharing from him which I read in an online media when he was asked if the…