Turning 125 is a milestone for Singapore’s oldest architectural practice, Swan & Maclaren, which was founded in 1892. While some veteran local architects bemoan the heartbreak of seeing the buildings they designed 30 to 40 years ago become victims of collective sales and replaced by shimmering towers designed by a new generation of architects, Swan & Maclaren has been more fortunate.

The London property market has been under scrutiny since before the UK’s vote to leave the European Union (Brexit). The shock and jitters in the property market have subsided somewhat, and the falling pound sterling means better deals for foreign investors.

Mainland Penang will soon have its first international hotel chain, thanks to Exopuri Development Sdn Bhd. The company recently signed a management agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) to manage the 288-room Holiday Inn & Suites at Juru Sentral when it is completed in 2019.

The Malaysian property market has gone through a difficult patch and while no one can predict the future accurately, 2017 is not expected to be rosy either. Thus, it is imperative that decisions are made based on due diligence and careful study of the property market, say local property experts. But as the saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining. Find out what the real estate industry has to say about the year that has passed and what areas investors and homebuyers need to look at this year.

NEXT to signing on the dotted line of a marriage certificate, one of the biggest commitments in life is inking a Sale and Purchase Agreement. It requires us to lay out our life savings and, for most of us, procure almost a life-long debt. Though the groundwork involved may not be as extensive as tying the nuptial knot, it would be wise to make informed decisions.

Check out the key features of various schemes for first-time homebuyers.

Buying a house is one of the biggest investments a person can commit to in a lifetime. A substantial amount of research and money is often needed to purchase a property. Often, a first-time homebuyer may be so overwhelmed with the process that they may overlook some important things and add more stress to their buying experience.

To help set us on our way in our property investment quest in 2017, TheEdgeProperty.com asked 20 real estate consultants, agents and negotiators to tell us their choice of the best property investment locations in Greater Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley for 2017.

We believe the group will resume its growth trajectory in FY2017 given more construction works in the pipeline, especially under government initiatives such as the Economic Transformation Programme, transit-oriented development and the corridor and city transformation programmes.

Overall, the site covers a total area of 486 acres (196.7ha), which is almost five times the size of the Kuala Lumpur City Centre’s site including the surrounding park.