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Call to extend full financing scheme to low-cost units
GEORGE TOWN: A state exco member has asked for the special ‘step-up’ end-financing scheme for the PR1MA programme announced under Budget 2017to be extended to state governments and private developers to assist low-income homebuyers.State Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman...
Construction counters hit new all time highs following Budget 2017
KUALA LUMPUR : Several construction counters have rallied to new all time highs following the Budget 2017presentation last week due to the continuation of existing major infrastructure initiatives and positive earnings expectations ahead of the third quarter earnings season.As at 1230PM, five...
Puzzling SDB land deal
BY EUGENE MAHALINGAMPETALING JAYA: The news last week of property developer Selangor Dredging Bhd (SDB) disposing of 16 pieces of vacant freehold land at Damansara Heights measuring 3.89 acres seems to have come and gone without much excitement.In fact, the company’s share price was relatively...
Cosy comfort awaits residents at prominent high-rise
An artist’s impression of the Prominence condominium in Bukit Mertajam with a sky bridge linking its two towers. COMING home will be more joyful than ever with a beautiful house waiting for you at Prominence.The unique mixed development in the heart of Bukit Mertajam, Penang, comes with flexible...
Blooming attraction on the mainland
The Bloom Gardens in front of the stylish Eco Bloom development provides a beautiful space for leisure and also alfresco food and beverage. RESPONSE has been overwhelming for Eco World Development Group Bhd’s mixed residential-commercial Eco Bloom project in Simpang Ampat, Penang.A good portion...
Last chance to grab stylish condos
BY JEREMY TANThe elegant QuayWest Residence is just a short distance from Queensbay Mall, Penang. ASIA Green Group is set to launch its QuayWest Residence soon, and now is the last chance for interested parties to purchase units at the early bird price.Those who have been eyeing the project in...
Experts laud affordable home policies
BY RAHIMY RAHIMPETALING JAYA: The Government has put in place the right policies in Budget 2017 to promote affordable home ownership for the right target groups.Analysts, economists and industry players said the “step-up” end-financing scheme for PR1MA to check the high rejection rate of...
One-stop destination for house hunters
THE latest StarProperty.my Fair is back with more attractive offerings in the real estate market.Organised by StarProperty.my, the event will be held from Oct 27 to 30, at G Floor, Centre Court@The Curve from 10am to 10pm.“While the real estate industry is slow, it is a great opportunity for...
Gamuda turns 40: Property arm, Gamuda Land fetes public with cupcakes & balloons
Petaling Jaya: Gamuda Land, the property development arm of Gamuda Berhad, the nation’s leading infrastructure group which turned 40 this year, is celebrating the milestone by giving away cupcakes and balloons around the Klang Valley.Over the 15th October weekend, hundreds of cupcakes and...
Irate residents demolish gates blocking entry
BY NABILA AHMADMansor (right, in blue) showing one of the illegal gates set up at Jalan Balau in Taman Rinting. JOHOR BARU: For the past two years, many residents in Taman Rinting here had been denied entry into their own residential area by security guards manning the guard post whenever they...