Overseas Property Investment

The most recent expo property investment news from a variety of international property news sources.

Since 2007, at least 50 agreements have been signed between GIFT and several firms, but all of them have lapsed Gujarat’s bid to set up a global financial hub similar to Shanghai, Tokyo and London, projected as a dream project of chief minister Narendra Modi, continues to be wrapped in uncertainty. The `73,000 crore Gujarat [...]

Last month, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak told Johor Umno branch leaders not to be emotional or parochial about Singapore investments. For years, there has been this unhappiness about Singapore’s presence in the state, from the day tourists to corporate investors. The fact remains that Johor – and the country – need the [...]

KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Sunrise Development Sdn Bhd (SDSD) has shortlisted architectural companies to send in their designs for its RM1bil mixed development project in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam. The five are award-winning architectural firms, namely BIG, J&H Boifills, Benoy, DP Architects and Hijjas Kasturi, who are renowned for their forte in commercial developments and [...]

Investing in real estate can be tricky. For a start, those who intend to make a quick buck by “flipping” property within a few months will find that it is risky, especially in a property market less buoyant than in Hong Kong or Singapore. The alternative is hard work, that is, managing residential properties (and [...]

Nicaragua is an original Member of the WTO, and attaches considerable importance to its participation in the multilateral trading system. Since the beginning of 1990s, Nicaragua has engaged in multilateral negotiations, regional and bilateral negotiations (Free Trade Agreements). Preferential agreements have become an important component of trade liberalization in Nicaragua. The country offers: 48 universities [...]

Bangalore-based Century Real Estate has announced the launch of its new project christened ‘Century Paradise’ in Bangalore. Located off Bannerghatta Road, with proximity to the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, this project, its new offering in affordable housing segment, is a testimony to the company’s design excellence and superior planning capabilities, according to a company [...]

The Star’s regional editor (north) Choi Tuck Wo met up with Kuala Lumpur-based and Penang developers on what needs to be done further to promote Penang as a real estate investment destination. The panellists of the roundtable included investPenang executive committee chairman Datuk Lee Kah Choon, Henry Butcher Malaysia (Penang) director Dr Teoh Poh Huat, [...]

They are the first Indian firm to introduce a concept like real estate boutique. Better Option Propmart (BOP), Delhi based real estate management and advisory firm has drawn up an ambitious project to set up a chain of 15 real estate boutiques across various north Indian cities and in Delhi NCR. They are the first [...]

Many of the world’s biggest economic crises in recent years originated from property bubbles. The list includes the US “subprime” crisis (2008), Japan’s economic stagnation (1992 onwards); and the financial crisis in Sweden (1991), Finland (1991), Norway (1987) and Spain (1977). They were all largely triggered by property bubbles popping. Today, it is therefore understandable [...]

iProperty.com Malaysia will present its Expo Luxury Collection 2010 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from July 30 to August 1, 2010. The three-day event, with a total exhibition space spanning some 6,000 square metres, features over 100 property developers showcasing over 300 developments across the world, iProperty.com said in a statement today. The expo, [...]