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

Institute plans more courses for realtors

Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah hitting the gong to mark the opening of MAREC. With him are Loke Fu Wah (left) and Julie Wong.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) wants to introduce more education and development courses to enhance the standard of real estate agents in the country, said president Julie [...]

Amari to go global, plans 7 properties across India

In a bid to become a truly international brand, hospitality major Amari, which currently has 11 properties across Thailand, has gone on a major expansion spree, and identified several key destinations abroad, including Singapore, Hong Kong and London, with India being the most significant market for its expansion and growth.
“We have firmed up plans to [...]

New Regulation In Trinidad And Tobago Real Estate Discouraging Investors

Recently implemented licensing obstacles and property tax burdens in Trinidad and Tobago could discourage foreign investors, sidelining these Caribbean islands just as the real estate market starts to regain steam. In addition to mandatory licensing of international property purchases, the latest legislation…

A good time to buy

I attended the wake of a distant family member who passed away earlier this year. As we sat in his car porch, drinking our mineral water and muttering platitudes, a family member stood up and declared, “good riddance to bad rubbish” and then sat down again, looking satisfied. Much as I admire and enjoy eccentric [...]

Riviera Nayarit Named As Top Location To Buy A Vacation Home

Riviera Nayarit, Mexico was recently recognized as one of the top locations in the world to buy a vacation home. The list was compiled by Kevin Brass over at the International Property Journal, and covers the top 10 locations worldwide to buy a vacation home. Brass points out in his article that the locations were [...]

MPI to organise property exhibition in India next year

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Property Incorporated (MPI) will organise a property exhibition in India for Malaysian developers next year.
The exhibition, at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), is from Jan 21-23.
“MPI is optimistic that the exhibition is an excellent opportunity to continue promoting Malaysia as a premier real estate investment,” MPI chairman Datuk Richard Fong, said [...]

SP Setia to develop RM2b mixed project in China

SP SETIA Bhd, the country’s biggest property developer, will develop a RM2 billion mixed development project in XiaoShan, Hangzhou City in China, scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2010.
This will be SP Setia’s maiden project in China, in a joint venture (JV) with Chinese landowner, Hangzhou Ju Shen Construction Engineering Ltd (HJSCEL).
SP Setia, [...]

SP Setia to develop RM2b mixed project in China

SP SETIA Bhd, the country’s biggest property developer, will develop a RM2 billion mixed development project in XiaoShan, Hangzhou City in China, scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2010.
This will be SP Setia’s maiden project in China, in a joint venture (JV) with Chinese landowner, Hangzhou Ju Shen Construction Engineering Ltd (HJSCEL).
SP Setia, [...]

SP Setia to develop RM2b mixed project in China

SP SETIA Bhd, the country’s biggest property developer, will develop a RM2 billion mixed development project in XiaoShan, Hangzhou City in China, scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2010.
This will be SP Setia’s maiden project in China, in a joint venture (JV) with Chinese landowner, Hangzhou Ju Shen Construction Engineering Ltd (HJSCEL).
SP Setia, [...]

SP Setia to develop RM2b mixed project in China

SP SETIA Bhd, the country’s biggest property developer, will develop a RM2 billion mixed development project in XiaoShan, Hangzhou City in China, scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2010.
This will be SP Setia’s maiden project in China, in a joint venture (JV) with Chinese landowner, Hangzhou Ju Shen Construction Engineering Ltd (HJSCEL).
SP Setia, [...]