In Depth

How the Singapore-KL HSR could affect property prices in Singapore

Two years ago, Singaporean David Neubronner moved into his new home at Straits View Residences, a gated landed housing community located in the Permas Jaya housing estate of Johor Bahru. He bought the four-bedroom, semi-detached house from Malaysian property group BRDB Developments when the project was launched in Singapore in 2010. The double-storey house has a built-up area of 3,000 sq ft and sits on a freehold land area of 6,000 sq ft.

Luring customers back to the real world with Pokémon Go

Retailers and consultants approached by TheEdgeProperty.com say the engagement with social media or mobile games of Pokémon Go’s stature could be the shot in the arm that the listless retail sector desperately needs.

Crunch time for malls

Just last week, Perda City Mall in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, suddenly shut down after a mere 18 months in business. The mall’s operator gave tenants a day’s notice in writing and no explanation, according to people familiar with the matter.

Kundang Estates to be launched next month

Gamuda Land Sdn Bhd, the property arm of construction group Gamuda Bhd, is known for its successful township developments such as Kota Kemuning, Bandar Botanic, Valencia and Jade Hills in the Klang Valley as well as Horizon Hills in Johor. Kota Kemuning, Bandar Botanic and Valencia, with a total area of more than 3,000 acres, have been fully developed.