An increasingly audible outcry in China over soaring home prices, at a time when millions still live in shanties, has prompted a search for solutions to make housing more affordable for both the poor and the growing middle class. Many China academics and housing experts propose a dramatic increase in subsidised public rental housing for low- and middle-income people.

Renowned author Paulo Coelho once said: “We all have the ability … we just don’t all have the courage to follow our dreams and to follow the signs.” This may ring true for most, but not for niche property developer Bukit Kiara

Green Hill Development Sdn Bhd may be the new kid on the block but it is led by a team with 50 years of combined experience.

Petaling Jaya Utara, commonly known as PJU, is getting busier.

Touted as the first major residential development in London’s financial district in 30 years, The Heron is a 36-storey tower adjacent to The Barbican Centre on Silk Street, an arts and culture centre.

The global housing bust is effectively over.

KUALA LUMPUR: Dolomite Corporation Bhd will start work on 78 acres of freehold land in Rawang, which it acquired in 2003, into a mixed residential development with a gross development value of RM500 million, the Group announced on Bursa Malaysia on Friday, July 2.

The project is to commence in the 4th quarter of 2010 (4Q2010).

KUALA LUMPUR: Prinsiptek Corporation Bhd disposed of 1.5 acres of Penang land to Tauplene Development Sdn Bhd for RM8.5 million, the company said in a filing to Bursa Malaysia on Friday, July 2.

KUALA LUMPUR: Putrajaya Perdana Bhd is to build the New Intermark Retail Podium and Integra Tower along Jalan Tun Razak, the Group announced to Bursa Malaysia on Friday, July 2.

Through its wholly owned subsidiary Putra Perdana Construction Sdn Bhd, the project will commence on July 14 and is due to be completed on June 15, 2012, spanning a total of 23 months.

KUALA LUMPUR: Gamuda Bhd's property development arm Gamuda Land has seen a 50% take up of its flagship boutique development Valencia's latest phase known as Luc Hillside Bungalows, since its launch in May.

Valencia is situated in Sungai Buloh, Selangor.