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Prices rise marginally on secondary market

Property prices on Kota Kinabalu’s secondary market have been rising over the last five years, albeit at a marginal rate, observes Rahim & Co branch manager Max Sylver Sintia when presenting The Edge/Rahim & Co Kota Kinabalu Housing Property Monitor 3Q2016.

From backwater to property hot spots

Typically, when prime land in the city centre becomes scarce, fringe areas become the next natural target for both investors and developers. Besides the “location, location, location” mantra, there are many benefits to reap from this move — high demand, good investment opportunities and readily available amenities and infrastructure.

Co-agency arrangements — trending now in a slow market

Recently, there has been a rising trend in the real estate industry where real estate agents join hands to seal a deal. From what used to be every man for himself during better times of the market, the current slow market has prompted many real estate agents and negotiators from different agencies to work together.

Just In: It’s more than just a bed

Storage spaces are becoming more precious as home unit sizes get smaller especially for those living in city centres. Multi-storage furniture could be the solution for those looking for that much needed space to keep their things.