Author: Charles Tan
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Penang Property Outlook 2015
A few friends asked me what do I think about the property market in 2015. After I read an article by my friend Ken Lim of penangpropertytalk.com, I think it would be good for everyone to read his views too. His article is written specifically for the Penang property market. When it comes to any…
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Unpredictable life, why plan?!
I was having a conversation with a group of friends and one of them said that because the parking in mall A is expensive, he is resorting to park in Mall B which is a little further away and walking to Mall A. Actually, this is even better because we get to exercise a bit…
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Mortgage Financing in 2015? A must read by Miichael Yeoh
Market is slowing, no doubt. However, for those who needs a place and found a good place at the price that you can afford, it’s all about applying for the best mortgage package, right? It’s very important that we understand what’s really happening come 2015. As some of us might have read before, the Base…
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KL as a Mega-City
Greater KL should have 10 million population by the year 2020. Is this a lofty goal? Well, the truth is, if everything is geared towards making this a reality, then it is no longer just a dream. It is a goal which is happening even as we speak. Greater KL has a population of around…
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Slowing down? Unlikely.
Hands up, how many say 2015 is going to be another slow year for property transaction numbers? I see a lot of hands there. Well, I think all of you are right. However, are we looking at a prolonged slowdown? Well, the prices that some of the embassies are selling their land indicates otherwise. The…
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Buy secondary. 30-40% cheaper.
I think I have written on this a few times. It was also supported by my good friend from the industry, Michael Geh (Senior Partner of Raine & Horne International Zaki + Partners Sdn Bhd) Today, an actual number was given by the president of Malaysia Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA), Siva Shanker. He said…
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Another caught, when is Malaysia’s turn?
Another real estate agent in Singapore got caught for cheating. Somehow, it’s either they are taking it more seriously, their enforcement is better or their cases got reported while in Malaysia, we have no space for these kind of news? I think majority would say they are more serious and their enforcement are much better.…
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Still warning, none caught yet
In Penang, State Town, Country Planning and Housing Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said that there were thousands of errant property owners in the low cost (LC) and low medium cost (LMC) who have violated the housing ruling and renting their units out. He said he has received complaints about this and views this non-compliance…
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UEM-Sunrise, it’s all about work; Johor
Just when you thought Iskandar should be in a hibernation mode with the never ending negative reports from Malaysia and Singapore, well there’s a piece of good news. UEM Sunrise Bhd, the principal developer of Iskandar Malaysia said that it will be busy in 2015 because of Motorsports City in Gerbang Nusajaya and other catalytic…