News by Natalie Khoo

How hard can repainting a building be though? Shouldn’t it be a straightforward process of find­ing a contractor, buying cartons of paint and let them recolour the building? Yes, that may be the most convenient route to take, but to avoid costly mistakes accompanied by painful rectification works, most would think it worthwhile to put in more thought to it.

“We commend the government’s extensive effort in considering every level of the property industry including the secondary market."

Dr Yeah Kim Leng: This is good for those who have just started their careers and this scheme will allow them to have access to the housing loan earlier

They appreciate the availing of a government guarantee of up to RM2 billion to banks under the Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme.

RHB Research Institute senior analyst Loong Kok Wen said the proposed waiver of the real property gains tax (RPGT) on property owners who sell their properties after the sixth year is a good step but may not be enough to stimulate the property market as a whole

The theme of the Budget would be #FamilyMalaysia, a budget that aims to be the pulse of the country's economic recovery as well as highlighting the values of inclusiveness, togetherness and thanksgiving to ensure that no one is left behind

Bina Puri executive director Datuk Matthew Tee said the project was delayed because its main contractor, China-based Jiangsu Provincial Construction (M) Sdn Bhd, downed tools during the construction period and Bina Puri is taking legal action against the contractor

Perdana ParkCity chief operating officer Tai Choon Seng said that with ParkCity’s high standard of project management system, Crest Builder has demonstrated a very strong commitment, as well as the spirit of collaboration and cooperation with our team in ensuring the good quality of workmanship and timely completion of the project.

Hamilton City will be developed over four phases whereby Phases 1, 2 and 4 will be focusing on medium and heavy industrial activities, while Phase 3 will be specifically developed for light industry comprising detached and semi-detached factories with a managed industrial park concept.

It was sold through a tender exercise conducted by Knight Frank, which closed on Sep 30.