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Rents fall in Singapore, Asia’s seventh most expensive city

Rents fall in Singapore, Asia’s seventh most expensive city

 2017-01-24

SINGAPORE: Singapore is the seventh most expensive location in Asia for high-end rental accommodation this year, falling from last year's fourth position in regional rankings. Hong Kong and Tokyo m...



 property market, property price, renting property


Demand for office space slows down

Demand for office space slows down

 2017-01-20

KUALA LUMPUR: The demand for office space has declined due to slowing growth with the rent-free period rising from the usual one month normally sought for renovation purposes to as high as six months,...



 renting property, commercial development


Newbie Guide - Tips for First-Time Home Sellers

Newbie Guide - Tips for First-Time Home Sellers

 2016-12-19

1. Prepare for you own purchase Before selling your home, give some careful through about where you will live next. If your plan is to buy another home and finance it, get preapproved for a mortgage....



 renting property, House owner


Occupancy, rental for office market likely to pick up in four to five years

Occupancy, rental for office market likely to pick up in four to five years

 2016-11-02

KUALA LUMPUR: The occupancy rate and rental trends for office market are likely to pick up in the next four to five years as the low economic cycle recovers during the period. Axis Real Estate Inve...



 property market, renting property, economy


Would rent-to-own be the solution to housing affordability woes?

Would rent-to-own be the solution to housing affordability woes?

 2016-10-13

It comes as no surprise that housing woes are among the key talking points in the country. Malaysians have in recent times said just how expensive it is to buy a house, and data would show that house ...



 Property Market, affordable homes, property price, renting property


Industry players propose more houses for the people to rent

Industry players propose more houses for the people to rent

 2016-10-12

PETALING JAYA: With the housing market at the crossroads, where house prices have been moderating but remain severely unaffordable, there is a strong consensus to push for a well-functioning rental ma...



 property market, property price, renting property, affordable homes


Develop Well-Functioning Rental Market As Policy Priority: Experts

Develop Well-Functioning Rental Market As Policy Priority: Experts

 2016-10-11

Experts have suggested that developing broader alternatives to home ownership, including a well-functioning rental market, should be pursued as a policy priority. In a statenment today, Bank Negara...



 property market, housing development, renting property, Bank Negara, affordable homes, government


‘Proper retail mix’ ensures success of shopping malls

‘Proper retail mix’ ensures success of shopping malls

 2016-08-23

PETALING JAYA: The oversupply of retail malls in Malaysia seems to be a rising issue now with the industry not only witnessing similar tenancy mix and offerings but also sudden closure of businesses w...



 mixed development, developer, Commercial development, renting property, property price


Rent control regulations right step, say heritage group

Rent control regulations right step, say heritage group

 2016-07-05

GEORGE TOWN: Proposed rent regulations to protect intangible heritage in the George Town World Heritage Site is a step in the right direction, heritage groups here say. George Town Heritage Action ...



 government, renting property


Penang considering rent control for George Town

Penang considering rent control for George Town

 2016-07-04

GEORGE TOWN: In an attempt to stop the exodus of Penang’s traditional traders over soaring rent, the state government is considering imposing rent control on buildings within the core heritage zone...



 government, renting property