Selangor tops the list with 96 deals of which 45 were commercial lots and 30 were land deals. There were also 20 commercial properties and one agricultural land deal.

Named after the late tin tycoon Chan Sow Lin, the area is home to many old and established manufacturing factories, warehouses and car service centres. However, new developments can be seen popping up in this place over the past few years, including Mah Sing Group Bhd’s Southgate Commercial Centre, The Trax mixed development by Utusan Melayu (Malaysia) Bhd and One Residences serviced apartment by Akisama Group. More developments are on the way, including a 66-storey skyscraper.

Buildings in Malaysia undergo vigorous and stringent compliance for purposes of design, construction and occupation. Generally, there are adequate laws and regulations that cover all aspects of building design, safety, piling, structure, slopes, roads, drains, fire protection, electrical installation, mechanical engineering for lifts, pumps and pipes, etc. In this respect, homeowners must be wary of unscrupulous players in the industry that deliver buildings of substandard workmanship or specifications.

The company’s most recent launches, Phase A1 of Setia Safiro and Phase 1 of Setia Mayuri, were sold out during their launches this month.

Axis REIT has a number of ongoing asset acquisitions at a total estimated value of RM200 million. They include two industrial facilities in Shah Alam (RM55.8 million), two industrial facilities in Nusajaya (RM55.8 million) as well as an industrial facility in Kota Kinabalu (RM60 million).

Gadang eyes securing more contracts from the revival of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) and Bandar Malaysia Projects.

The dividend yield for CMMT is also high relative to the sector. However, we believe CMMT would likely lag its peers until we see an improved contribution from The Mines and Sungei Wang Plaza.

We expect minimal capital expenditure of RM25 million-RM10 million for FY19-FY20 for minor refurbishment and upkeep of two malls. FY19 will see 23% and 44% of Mid Valley Megamall and The Gardens Mall’s net lettable area up for expiry respectively.

The land, 14km from Kuala Lumpur City Centre, has a wide catchment from established neighbourhoods of Kepong, Taman Selayang Jaya and Batu Caves. The land is also within walking distance from the Kepong Metropolitan Park, and near public transportation — it is 3.3km from the upcoming Metro Prima mass rapid transit 2 station, and 4km from the Taman Wahyu KTM station.

While unsold completed properties remain escalated in 1Q19, we think that the property inventory may have a chance to ease going forward, banking on the house ownership campaign (HOC) programme.