News by Tan Ai Leng

No matter if times are good or bad, there are always opportunities in the real estate industry, be they physical assets, stocks or REITs, depending on one’s risk appetite, according to industry experts.

Investors should keep an eye on the market as buyers of properties under the Developer Interest Bearing Scheme (DIBS) seek to unload their properties this year, said JLL Property Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd country head and managing director YY Lau.

Vertu Resort is the second phase development in Aspen Vision City, a mega-scale, joint-venture development between Aspen Group and Ikano Pte Ltd.

Four speakers from the US, Australia, Shanghai and Singapore will share their experiences on bringing vibrancy to their city’s public spaces at the annual conference, which will be held at the Sime Darby Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

Sold for: RM1.02 million (RM500 psf); Concluded by: Freeman Woo Chee Meng of MIP Properties (012-656 7617); When: March 2016

Two JPPH officers are currently seconded there under a one-year contract to train the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers officers to become valuers and trainers.

Treasury secretary-general Tan Sri Dr Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah said the supply of affordable housing is not sufficient to meet demand.

Eco Somerset lifestyle shop offices in the Eco Sanctuary township at the south of Kota Kemuning have received overwhelming response from buyers, with 70% of the units snapped up during the first day of its official launch.

The Guardian picks it as one of the world’s top industrial-chic hotels and hostels.

The first phase of The Parque Residences in Eco Sanctuary has seen 30% of its condominium units sold since the project opened for sale early this year, said Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld) general manager Ho Kwee Hong.