PETALING JAYA: What kind of landed home can you get for RM300,000? And just as important, will its location be good?

In Plentong, at the outskirts of Johor Baru, one can own a brand new 1-storey semi-detached house for just RM300,000 or less, says those familiar with the market.

It is common to read about foreign developers investing in popular locations such as the Klang Valley, Johor and Penang, given the more vibrant business environment and investment opportunities there. However, Singaporean developer Hatten Group Sdn Bhd is proving that taking the route less travelled can be rewarding.

Auction sales are on the rise as market sentiment in London continues to improve.This year saw a return of popularity for auctions after a period of relative inactivity in 2008.

Some of the savviest property investors in Singapore seem to come from the medical profession. A classic example is Mrs Chua, a 62-year-old retired nurse turned entrepreneur who owns a holistic spa. Together with Mr Chua, who’s also in the medical profession, they snapped up two units at The Trizon in a private preview two weekends ago on the recommendation of their Knight Frank agent.

The investment climate of late has thawed somewhat since the cold snap that saw economies contracting and nations scrambling to avoid sliding into recession.

In line with the general improvement in the economy and pickup in consumer confidence in recent months, several auctioneers in the Klang Valley are reporting that auction property sales have been edging up since June.Licensed auctioneer Zaarif Zainal of First Auction House Sdn Bhd says sales have increased about 20% starting in June as he managed to sell 18 units priced below RM200,000 in two a

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KUALA LUMPUR: Confidence in the Malaysian property market has been at the highest level since May 2008, with property developers feeling increasingly positive about the outlook of the broader economy, said property website Thinkproperty.my.In a statement yesterday, Thinkproperty.my said its property index in August 2009 rose sharply again from 41% at the beginning of the month to 59% at the end