First five-star Millenium hotel in Malaysia
The 468-room hotel, formerly the Regent Kuala Lumpur, is being refurbished and will open on June 1
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From selling bras - to building a waterfront city
When S'pore decided to reshape tourism sector, 'gung-ho' Selangor businessman saw golden opportunity in 'rustic' Johor |
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Three more state properties up for office tender
They are part of government's move to ease the office space crunch
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Homes up for collective sale enjoy swift rise in value
But speculative buyers may be saddled with a poor investment if the sale is unsuccessful
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What do I look out for when buying property?
Most important to ensure you can comfortably afford the property you're purchasing
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Condo on Hotel Asia site to boast parking in each unit
Units will have an average of two car porches and additional basement car park space
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Expression-of-interest may get Tulip Garden higher sale price
Some 80 per cent of owners are keen if the target price is met
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Property cycles remain alive and well
Remember that cycles are alive and recurring, even if the good times seem extended
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URA white site seen fetching more than $1b
$850-1,000 psf ppr likely for plot next to One Shenton
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Farrer Road: Homing in on the junction
Waterfall Gardens on the Farrer side of Holland Road commands $1,439 psf
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Queen Astrid/Leedon: Where space comes at a premium
Dreaming big is the way to go, with houses in the area ranging from 12,000 sq ft to 16,000 sq ft
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MCL Land is top bidder for Nob Hill Condo, 2 bungalows
Located at a cul-de-sac, the site is zoned for residential use with a 1.6 plot ratio
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Carlton group tops bids for hotel site
It puts up price of $123m for 99-year plot at Gopeng St next to the Amara
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Nusajaya planners thinking big for sprawling mega-city
Messy, congested Johor Baru will get a massive makeover when the new administrative capital of Nusajaya comes up |
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Making Johor hip & happening
The Iskandar Development Region promises to transform the southern part of Johor dramatically and establish new connections with neighbouring Singapore
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En bloc investors or just vultures?
Traders who sniff out old units and push hard for collective sale stir up mixed emotions among residents
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Greenleaf: Quiet stretch with much promise
Greenery seems to be the theme of the area
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Mount Sinai/Ghim Moh: High price for right schooling
Those with children to consider will pay more for homes in this area that boasts schools such as Henry Park Primary
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He sets aside 3 years' worth of mortgage payments
Mr Peter Seow is convinced he is young enough to risk it all on the current property market boom
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Dempsey Road: Good-class homes aplenty
Chic watering holes and trendy eateries also help add fun and spice to the area
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Holland Village: It's hip and happening
A five-room unit in this area could fetch close to half a million dollars, as much as a small condo
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Gilstead View sold for $96.5m
Price is $1,070 ppr, inclusive of a development charge of $10m
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Soilbuild to sell penthouses, sky villa via auction
The sky villa and penthouses at Leonie Parc View are expected to command prices of around $3,200 to $3,600 psf
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No longer new kids on block, but still on A-list
Top condos of times past that are still popular tend to be those in prime spots and which are well-maintained
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Honey, let's talk about money
Good communication over finances is key to a healthy relationship yet one in two S'pore couples does not discuss budget or retirement plans together
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Bustling, old JB all set for major sprucing-up
The masterplan for the Iskandar Development Region has some ideas on how Johor Baru will be remade to remain a thriving capital |
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