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Our Dream may be our nightmare too
Dream Home. Own your dream home. Your dream home is here. Stop dreaming and get a home. The last one’s from me and the first few we have been reading it extremely often these days. Yes, the marketing messages from developers. Occasionally, the word ‘lifestyle’ comes into play, targeting those who believe that they have…
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Interest remains high, but buying still doubtful
Q4 2016 is about to start. How’s Malaysia property market thus far? Specifically how’s KL property market? One word? Subdued. Not much actions they say even though transactions wise I think the numbers are holding up. We will have to wait for the final numbers for 2016 next year to know for sure. What’s real?…
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Penang’s secondary property market? Positive.
These days, when we are looking for a place to stay and wants it fast as well as the potential to negotiate for a good price, secondary property comes to mind. Let’s get to know some latest happenings in the Penang secondary property market, shall we? My friend, Raine & Horne International Zaki + Partners…
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BNM: OPR stays at 3 percent
I think no one anticipated any change in the Overnight Policy Rate. Of course for those with mortgages, they would prefer if there are no changes upwards. Else, they will be paying more. Actually, adjusting upwards is also an indication that the economy is doing good. Adjusting downwards would mean that the economy would need…
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Sigh…. always short cut, always immediate returns
Google for ‘Diploma mill’ or ‘fake degree’ and you would understand why it’s so EASY to get a qualification which actually meant nothing than a transaction between you and the vendor. As usual, it’s also easy to blame the authorities for doing enough but seriously, why don’t we blame these LAZY people instead? Yes, I…
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Bond market is not necessary safe, potential huge loss by Swiber
Just 3 weeks ago, Colleague C was asking what would be a good and safe investment. Colleague E replied that he prefers bond when the market is in messy mode. Reported in Straits Times was about bondholders starting at huge losses due to troubles at Swiber Holdings. It has just filed a winding-up application, and its…
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Only 28th most confident consumers out of 63 countries….
Malaysians are feeling under the weather in recent months. Perhaps too many negative news or never ending bad news? Yes, this is the case for property buyers too. Need more decision time. Banks more stringent. Ever more discounts and rebates are all the usual happenings in the property market. Well, Malaysia was ranked 28th MOST CONFIDENT…
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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…
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Trams vs LRT or Monorail by Penang Forum
I think it’s clear that I support any transport masterplan for Penang. As long as the plans would contribute to the growth of Penang, by all means please do it. Jams are starting to get annoying and a close friend who had just moved from Penang to KL told me that she needs lesser time…
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Johor Premium Outlet again, after 3.5 years. Still good.
I was in JB just a few days ago for a good friend’s wedding and I brought my family along this time. In my very last trip there, I bought quite a pair of Charles & Keith shoes for my wife. Well, it has been replaced be Pedro. First impression, Johor Premium Outlet is still…