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Short Term Rental Generates Higher Income


Rental HouseWith Malaysia’s booming economy and globalization, there is an influx of expatriates from various countries to our country. Georgetown is rapidly becoming an expatriate hub for its highly industrialized economy. To date, Penang has drawn numerous MNC companies into investing in the state comprising Dell, Intel, Motorola, Altera, Seagate (to name a few) centered in Bayan Lepas Industrial Zone area.

Due to the large number of MNC companies, it creates a huge demand in the market for serviced apartment among expatriates on work-affiliated assignments seeking for short stay. This causes undersupply issue with the inventory shortage on that aspect. Therefore, service apartment or short term rental is generating higher rental income when compared to rent from residential property.

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Green Home is the Wisest Investment for a Sustainable Future


Green HomeCountries such as America, Australia, Europe and Japan have long developed green building ratings, about 20 years ago and well exposed to it. However, Malaysia had only launched the Green Building Index (GBI) in 2008. It is known as a green rating tool for buildings and towns in Malaysia, with aims of promoting sustainability in the built-environment and raise awareness of environmental issues among everyone for a brighter and greener future.

According to New Bob Group Director, Dr. Lee Ville,“Green homes provide occupants the opportunity to live in a healthier and cost saving environment. Its appeal to promote sustainable and friendly built mother earth has never been greater. Not many malaysians are aware that sustainable buildings are rapidly becoming a necessity to counter today’s worsening climate change and high-living cost”.

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Penang to Make the Perfect Home for Foreigners

New Bob RealtyThe capital of Penang, Georgetown is a widely known Unesco world heritage site. Not only does it popular with its rich British colonial history, but also its street food and interesting architecture. Home to a myriad of main races comprising Chinese, Malay and India,  it has been recently voted as one of the world’s eight great places for foreigners to retire abroad through Kiplinger, a well-known US based publication.

According to New Bob Group director, Dr. Ville Lee “ With such recognition, it will create more opportunities for the Penang property market to boom in a greater scale. More foreigners are expected to flock into the island and purchase properties for a good retirement or permanent residence”.

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