This contributed article by Malaysian property veteran Samuel Tan, founder & CEO of Olive Tree Property Consultants, offers his perspective on the Malaysian property market as well as important tips Singapore-based buyers and investors should keep in mind. New cross-border investments, such as the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (Johor-SG SEZ), have thrown the spotlight on […] The post Why ‘Cheap’ Johor Property Can Get Expensive Very Quickly For Singaporeans first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Many parents view purchasing a home or investment property for their children as an act of love and security. It seems like the ultimate head start in a competitive housing market, ensuring that their child never has to worry about where they’ll live. However, good intentions can lead to complicated financial, legal, and emotional outcomes. […] The post Should You Buy Property for Your Kids in Singapore Despite the Risks? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Responding to a social media post, thousands turned up at a village home in Chongqing to help an elderly man tasked with slaughtering the family pigs for Chinese New Year.

The suspension comes following allegations of bribery linked to army procurement projects, with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission raiding several firms suspected of involvement in a bribery scheme and freezing bank accounts belonging to a suspect and their family members.

Development lender Atelier has provided Study Inn with a a £21.7m loan to support the delivery of a 203-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Birmingham, Property Week can reveal. The post Study Inn wins £21.7m loan to deliver Birmingham PBSA scheme appeared first on Property Week.

CBRE's data shows that single-family BTR saw the highest volume of investment last year, while multifamily BTR investment volumes fell year on year. The post BTR investment volumes rise 14% YoY to £4.7bn, CBRE finds appeared first on Property Week.