Over the past decade, condominium projects linked to an MRT station have generated strong sales. This is especially so for projects that are not only linked to an MRT station, but also part of an integrated development with a sizeable commercial component such as a shopping mall.

The office market is now abuzz, as sentiment has swung from pessimism to optimism in just one year. Fears of an oversupply in the office market 18 months ago have evaporated, with investors now forecasting a period of relatively modest supply in 2018 to 2020. Jeremy Lake, CBRE executive director of capital markets, observes: “Singapore goes through periods of too much office space, and then periods of relative shortage.”

We have identified four mega rail projects that will be rolled out over the next two to three years. These include the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR), Gemas-Johor Bahru electrified double-tracking (EDT) project and mass rapid transit 3 (MRT3) Circle Line. Collectively, these mega rail projects will have a total cost of RM171 billion.

Location and price are typically some of the top factors a buyer considers when choosing a property. However, there are also other elements at play in providing a pleasant experience to homebuyers.

The current oversupply of office buildings especially in the Klang Valley has been plaguing the industry in recent years, but are we seeing any light at the end of the tunnel? How attractive are we as an office destination to global businesses?

Components in the Sunway City master plan complement each other in the township.

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MK Land Holdings Bhd has entered into two sale and purchase agreements with KL Teh Land and Development Sdn Bhd for the disposal of nine parcels of leasehold land for RM72 million.

Kimlun Corp Bhd announced that its 40% joint venture (JV) (JBB Kimlun Sdn Bhd) has secured a RM263 million contract from Astata Padu Sdn Bhd which involves the construction of a one-block office complex for Johor Bahru Town Council in Plentong, Johor. The job is estimated to be completed by October 2019.

Co-working space in Singapore is set to double by year-end. Operators continue to expand, with new foreign players entering the fray. Is there room for everyone?