News: indonesian property investment

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

Encouraging sales in second half of 2010 likely to continue, says Johor Rehda

A view of the clubhouse in Horizon Hills in Nusajaya. Nusajaya has become a property hotspot in Iskandar Malaysia. JOHOR BARU: Property developers in Johor can look forward to a better year ahead as the industry in the state is beginning to show signs of recovery. The chairman of the Johor chapter of the Real [...]

Encouraging sales in second half of 2010 likely to continue, says Johor Rehda

A view of the clubhouse in Horizon Hills in Nusajaya. Nusajaya has become a property hotspot in Iskandar Malaysia. JOHOR BARU: Property developers in Johor can look forward to a better year ahead as the industry in the state is beginning to show signs of recovery. The chairman of the Johor chapter of the Real [...]

Johor developers face future challenges

JOHOR BARU: Demand for residential properties is still good in Johor but developers will face challenges in the coming years due to labour shortage and a hike in building material prices. Simon Heng …. ‘The take-up rate for new houses in Johor is still good despite the increase in prices.’ Real Estate and Housing Developers [...]

Bali Real Estate: The Twists and Turns to Paradise

Though famous among certain travel circles, most people – especially those living in North America – have never heard of the Indonesian island of Bali. Save for the 2002 and 2005 terrorist bombings, news coverage of the quiet island is scarce. For Americans, a nation that could hardly take a couple…

Penang properties popular among Indonesians

A view from IJM’s Parkview Towers in Bukit Jambul. Some buyers like the area’s greenery. NORTH Sumatran cities such as Medan and Bandar Acheh provide an alternative market for Penang properties during this global recession period. Datuk Faudzi Naim Noh … ‘Landed and high end residential properties will be exhibited at the fair.’ IMT-Gt Joint [...]

Get out of ‘boxy’ look, says famous Indonesian designer

Sharing ideas: Wijaya showing Star Publications marketing services general manager Iris Tan (left) and Kenny Heights head of marketing Jennifer Chow the design concept of Kenny Heights. KUALA LUMPUR: An advice to local developers and home decorators – get out of the cliched and outdated “boxy” look. A prominent landscape designer urged Malaysian designers to [...]

Taking urban living to a whole new level

HOME is not just where the heart is, but a place where people rest and spend time with their family, says SDB Properties Sdn Bhd managing director Teh Lip Kim. “Building homes and providing purchasers with extraordinary living experiences with the concept of living beyond the four walls is what we believe in,” says Teh. [...]

Property gains tax reprieve possible

The government will look at the feedback and if there is a need to do any adjustments, it will reconsider, says Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister The government may do away with the real property gains tax (RPGT) based on feedback from industry players, said Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir. [...]

US$12.5b link proposed

Straits of Malacca Partners Sdn Bhd (SOMP) has proposed to build a US$12.5 billion (RM44.3 billion) bridge connecting Malaysia and Indonesia, a project that was mooted 14 years ago. The bridge, which will be almost four times the length of the Penang Bridge, will cross the Straits of Malacca at the narrowest point between Malacca [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-09

'Patriot' league plots more clashes with anti-fascist activists<br /> – guardian.co.uk http://cli.gs/6SXey # Property taxes could help stabilise the housing market<br /> – guardian.co.uk http://cli.gs/2uA0N # Property taxes could help stabilise the housing market<br /> – guardian.co.uk http://cli.gs/ejR3e # World financial crisis costs $11.9 tn: IMF – Chandigarh Tribune http://cli.gs/tRVtR # Adaro, Ayala, BHP, Nanya, [...]