Despite its subdued performance last year, the Klang Valley property market seems to be picking up momentum this year with encouraging take-up rates observed in the first two months, especially after the Chinese New Year, says Zerin Properties CEO Previndran Singhe.

Have you ever wondered, for someone who can afford to dine on lobster caviar frittata as much as the average person chows down fried chicken wings, what kind of abodes would they indulge their earnings on?

Sony Interactive Entertainment recently passed the 50 million mark for the PlayStation 4 (PS4) consoles sold since the gaming console was officially made available in November 2013.

Every country has its own set of challenges but among the main hurdles faced by investors, including Malaysians, when it comes to investing in properties overseas are financing and legal issues. This was raised during a forum at the recent two-day Malaysian Annual Real Estate Convention 2017 (MAREC‘17), organised by the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) on March 3 and 4.

Government officials, policymakers, economists, bankers and experts gathered here for the Second Annual Asean Consumer and Household Debt Conference on Feb 22 and 23. The two-day event aimed to provide insight into the implications of household debt and the challenges faced by the policymakers.

The picturesque Jurong Lake area is turning into the residential area of choice for those staying in the western part of Singapore. Not only do the residents of the condominiums surrounding Jurong Lake enjoy a scenic view, the serene neighbourhood also provides them with respite from the hustle and bustle of city life.

We attended PPB Group Bhd’s fourth quarter of 2016 results briefing, which was well attended by around 50 people and came away maintaining our “neutral” short-term outlook for the group, though the engineering and property segments’ long-term outlook could improve.

The Sewerage Services Department Sarawak has awarded Hock Seng Lee Bhd (HSL) a RM333 million Centralised Wastewater Management System for Miri City (Phase 1A) contract which has been earmarked under the 10th Malaysia Plan.

Interest in luxury homes typically picks up once they are completed as well-heeled buyers can personally inspect the design and quality of the project. For Cairnhill Nine, an integrated development by CapitaLand, it also means aspiring buyers can experience for themselves the project’s proximity to Paragon, a luxury shopping mall in the Orchard Road shopping belt.

Bina Puri Holdings Bhd’s financial year ended Dec 31, 2016 (FY16) core profit of RM12.9 million came in within expectation, accounting for 102.5% of our full-year forecast. Year-on-year, its FY16 core profit surged 42.1% despite the top line was 17.8% lower at RM1.05 billion.