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• Positive Sentiments Continue To Rule Market - Mar 28, 2007
  THE Kuala Lumpur Composite Index has shown signs of life in recent times, allowing some hints of positive sentiment to emerge amongst investors.  According to Teoh Cheng Guan, head of retail research at Kenanga Research, the recent rebound...
   
• Construction Good Despite Rising Costs - Feb 13, 2007
  By DANNY YAP THE good times might be rolling in for the local construction industry in the first half of the year despite rising raw material costs. Is there a reason to be cheerful? Most analysts seem to think so.  While no one...
   
• Recruitment Campaign - Feb 2, 2007
  ARE YOU LOOKING AT A REAL ESTATE CAREER AND BE RICHLY REWARDED?   We are an asset consultancy firm in Penang providing advice on real estate and industrial plant & machinery. We are actively seeking dynamic...
   
• Relaxed Rules Boon for Builders - Jan 8, 2007
  STORIES BY ANGIE NG MALAYSIA can become an attractive destination for high net worth foreigners looking to set up their second home if the approval process for application to reside in the country and for property purchase is made simple and...
   
• 2007 Penang Property Market Outlook From Feng Shui Perspective - Dec 28, 2006
  2007 Penang Property Market Outlook From feng shui perspective, Penang island is subdivided into 8 sectors as shown in the picture above. In Year 2007, the East sector of the Island which covers from inner city of George Town, Sungai...
   
• Better Deal for House Buyers - Dec 1, 2006
  KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed amendment to the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act will have a major impact on the housing industry and housebuyers.  Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting said the proposed...
   
• Housing Commissioner Plan - Nov 29, 2006
  The rights of buyers of common properties like apartments and condominiums prior to issuance of strata titles will be protected under a proposed law that will provide for the appointment of a housing commissioner at state level. Buyers have long...
   
• Making Malaysia My Second Home More Attractive - Nov 27, 2006
  Making Malaysia 2nd home plan more attractive THE Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme has been in the news again.   This time it was for the wrong reason.   Religious enforcement officers were reported to have raided the...
   
• Bridge A Catalyst For Growth - Nov 16, 2006
  Nibong Tebal: The RM3bil second Penang Bridge will serve as a catalyst for development at the northern corridor and also position the state as a northern hub for sea and air connections. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said the...
   
• Penang Expects Three million Tourist Arrivals - Nov 15, 2006
  An additional two million foreign tourists are expected to make a “beeline” to the Pearl of the Orient in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2007. State Tourism Committee chairman Teng Chang Yeow said this is about three times the...
   
• 9th Malaysia Plan - What is in Store for Penang? - Nov 15, 2006
  9th Malaysia Plan: What is in store for Penang? Aptly themed Together Towards Excellence, Glory and Distinction, the 9th Malaysia Plan is the first of three five-year blueprints that underlines the policies, strategies and direction in which...
   
• More Projects - Nov 9, 2006
  Kang Har Tong (KHT)   Kang Har Tong (KHT) residence is strategically located in the prime residential enclave of Jelutong, Penang. The landed properties in this area is very much sought after. Its modern design and concept brings out the...
   
• Property Still A Good Option - Nov 8, 2006
  Property has always been seen as a reliable investment tool, with location being one of the most important factors to ensure attractive appreciation value and rental returns. YY Property Solution chief executive officer Y.Y. Lau said property...
   
• Differing Views on Outlook Of Property Sector - Nov 7, 2006
  PETALING JAYA: Fund managers and analysts are divided on the outlook for the property sector, with the former saying that the sector could see a pick up in sales and the latter seeing a slowdown and over-supply. Said one senior fund manager:...
   
• Improving FDI Standing - Nov 7, 2006
  The government’s move to quickly set up a special Cabinet committee to hasten the approval of high impact projects will significantly help to attract more foreign direct investments (FDIs). However, it also needs to address other problems...
   
• About Us (old) - Sep 25, 2006
  The complete Henry Butcher Integrated Services Our comprehensive range of services means that you can deal with just one Company for all your real estate, plant and machinery needs.  The ‘One-Stop’ concept. For over 100 years...
   
• Professional Services - Sep 23, 2006
  PROPERTY VALUATION: The Professional Way. Valuation of real estate assets is essential for a variety of purposes: balance sheets, loan security, rating, taxation, rent review, compulsory purchase investment, sales, public listing or other...
   
• Property Market to Stay Buoyant - Sep 19, 2006
  This was the view of Henry Butcher Malaysia (Penang) legal and corporate manager Helen Tan whose company recorded total potential sales of RM30mil during the three-day fair which ended on Sunday. Tan said the company received more than 1,000...
   
• Exhibitors Give The Thumbs Up - Sep 19, 2006
  GOOD sales and overwhelming response – these were among the comments of exhibitors of the Star Property & Home Fair 2006 which ended its run at the Penang International Sports Arena for the fourth consecutive year. They said although...
   
• More Looking for Landed Property - Sep 18, 2006
  THE Setia Pearl Island project in Sungai Ara will only be launched in December but enquiries are already pouring in at The Star Property & Home Fair 2006. SP Setia sales, marketing and credit control property division (north) manager Yeoh...
   
• Property Fair Offers Choice Pickings - Sep 17, 2006
  PENANG: The Star Property & Home Fair 2006 got off to a rousing start with visitors flocking to the Penang International Sports Arena (Pisa) here to scout for the best bargains. Visitors started coming as early as 9am to check out...
   
• Weekend Visitors Flock to Penang Property Fair - Sep 17, 2006
  PENANG: THE second day of The Star Property and Home Fair 2006 at the Penang International Sports Arena (Pisa) yesterday attracted thousands of people. Many came before the fair opened at 11am. Visitors from Kedah, Perak and Perlis used the...
   
• Builders with Creativity, Quality and Good Record will Win - Sep 14, 2006
  THE roundtable discussion panel comprised S.P. Setia Bhd general manager (property division) S. Sundarajoo, HSBC area manager Rosli Rahmat, state Rehda chairman Datuk Jerry Chan, Star Lights Access Sdn Bhd brand co-ordinator Imeda Ng, Sunway City...
   
• Challenging yet vibrant Penang property market - Sep 14, 2006
  THE Ninth Malaysia Plan (9MP) will certainly give a boost to the construction industry. However, the property market in Penang is expected to see challenging times over the next 12 months. Among the reasons cited for the general softening of...
   
• More Projects - Sep 14, 2006
  Kang Har Tong (KHT) Kang Har Tong (KHT) residence is strategically located in the prime residential enclave of Jelutong, Penang. The landed properties in this area is very much sought after. Its modern design and concept brings out the...