Overseas Property Investment

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Banking on location: Southkey Properties Sdn Bhd executive director Quek Cham Hong (left) with general manager J.E. Ng looking at a model of the SouthKey mixed integrated property development project. SOUTHKEY Properties Sdn Bhd is banking on the strategic location of its integrated mixed development project in Johor Baru as the main selling point to [...]

AFTER keeping a low profile in the past with sales below the RM500mil cap, property developer Dijaya Corp Bhd is changing course and moving into higher gear to become a more active developer with higher sales targets. It is targeting sales of RM519mil for the current financial year (FY) ending Dec 31, 2011, RM820mil in [...]

In any renewal programme, the question to ask is the carrying capacity of the city because ultimately structures do not make a city, people do. Very often, in the enthusiam of having new structures to bring glory to a city, the carrying capacity is forgotten, says PJ councillor Mak Khuin Weng. In the case of [...]

Kuala Lumpur: Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, which is expected to be the key asset of a planned real estate investment trust that is heading for a listing, will be extended. The mall, owned by Urusharta Cemerlang Sdn Bhd, now has a total built-up area of 3.68 million sq ft. Urusharta Cemerlang is 51 per cent-owned by [...]

Investing in the Phuket property market can be profitable for the property investor. As a vacation rental and a place to stay when you have your own holiday. Later when you have more time, you may even to decide to … Continue reading →

Most foreigners don’t know that many properties in Phuket can be bought either from a land auction or public real estate auctions. Many auctions are taking place on the island every day and if you’re in the right place at … Continue reading →

The UK Financial Services Authority has warned that land banking schemes that allow people to purchase plots of land with hopes of gains from future development have cost investors £200 million. The schemes also prey on foreign investors who are not familiar with how British land development laws…

New research on the relationships between property prices and owner savings balances in ten UK housing sectors suggests predictable trends may occur. Specifically, higher-priced homes are typically owned by individuals with higher savings balances, although there are some exceptions. The most notable…

Phuket is consistently one of the most visited parts of Thailand. Some people go to Phuket because of its fantastic beaches, while others enjoy the lively nightlife scene. Whether you are looking for a quiet, romantic getaway or something with … Continue reading →

Phuket has long been established as Thailand’s finest tropical, island paradise and this pearl of the Andaman Sea boasts an international airport connecting Phuket not only to Bangkok, but also to many other national and international destinations making it a … Continue reading →