Monthly Archives: January 2014

JB is Home to many Singaporeans, more to come….

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Danny Chua

Singaporean Fahmi Rais lives in a semi-detached house with six rooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, a garden only slightly smaller than a two-room Housing Board flat, and a garage that can hold nine cars. He bought the Johor Baru … Continue reading →

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Paradiso Nuova is officially launched

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Danny Chua

Zhuoyuan Iskandar, a joint-venture company backed by Malaysia’s Iskandar Investment Bhd (IIB) and China’s Zhuoda Group, broke ground yesterday its RM2.6 billion flagship development. Located in Medini, Nusajaya, Iskandar Malaysia, the 35-storey Paradiso Nuova comprises 382 apartment units which are, … Continue reading →

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Malaysia named top 3 place to retire globally

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Danny Chua

In the 2014 edition of its annual Global Retirement Index, American magazine InternationalLiving.com places Malaysia at the top 3 of the list of the best places to spend retirement. A total of 24 countries are listed in the magazine’s ranking, which … Continue reading →

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Government approves three new nodes for Iskandar

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Danny Chua

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has approved the creation of three new nodes in Iskandar Malaysia in addition to Medini in Nusajaya, reported the media. Notably, a node is an area dedicated to certain development or activities with … Continue reading →

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Non-rosy Singapore Property market a boom for Iskandar region

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Danny Chua

Based on the latest URA private property price index (PPPI) flash estimates, we know that the PPPI, which represents the overall real estate price trend, dipped in Q4 2013. This is the first dip the market has seen in the … Continue reading →

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Vantage Bay – a preview

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Danny Chua

Vantage Bay will be built on 9.23 hactare (almost 1 million square feet) of land, which is equivalent to 13 soccer fields. Once completed, Vantage Bay will be an integrated development that consists of amedical hub, residential apartments, a mega shopping and entertainment mall, … Continue reading →

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Move to ease congestion at Johor checkpoints

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Danny Chua

Discussions are taking place between the Johor government and the state Immigration Department on ways to resolve the infamous congestion at the Johor Causeway Customs, Immigration and Quarantine complex and the Second Link Crossing in Tanjung Kupang, Gelang Patah. State … Continue reading →

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2014 Malaysian Property Market Positive Prospects

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Danny Chua

Malaysia’s real estate sector is expected to remain vibrant next year, especially its middle and low-end segments, due to overwhelming demand amidst limited supply. In fact, the country only has 4.6 million houses for its population of 28 million, or … Continue reading →

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Iskandar likened to yummy honey

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Danny Chua

Local and international investors are flocking to Iskandar Malaysia’s property sector like bees drawn by the smell of honey, according to a report by Bernama. “Johor Baharu and Iskandar Malaysia are now likened to sugar or ‘bee buzzed honey’, with companies … Continue reading →

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