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Issue: August 21, 2007 (Archive)

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A living legend Here's a home for you with sea and mountain views. And the 1,738-square- foot family apartment is in the smart district of Mid-Levels East. Retirees give Malaysia a lift Malaysia has consistently drawn the attention of foreign investors to its property market. Many of them are expats who want to retire in Asia, said Amous Lee, an executive director of IP Global, a worldwide property investment firm. Shutting up shops Rents at some of Hong Kong's most upscale retail areas are now the highest in the world. Landlords have been ruthless. They have hiked rents continuously, taking them to such a high level that even well-heeled retailers are now moving out. Office tenants staying put Top-tier office buildings in Central have shown high rental volatility, largely reflecting external market conditions. Battle rages for brownfield sites Property developers and investors are eyeing brownfield sites in Yuen Long South where the government plans to develop 200 hectares of uninhabited land into subsidized housing units. Go East We earlier introduced Tong Apartments on Tong Chong Street, Quarry Bay, a set of renovated tong lau apartments that capitalize on their extreme proximity to the offices at TaiKoo Place. Southern comfort South Bank Tower, rising up from one of the most eclectic areas of London along the south side of the River Thames, enjoys a wealth of heritage and innovation at one's fingertips. Nights in Satin Building on the success of Silk House at Goodman's Fields, the second phase of this premium urban quarter, Satin House, is starting to take shape at Aldgate, London. Both properties are named after luxurious fabrics, and the development is bound to weave modern luxury into daily living. Where the jet set are Putney Plaza offers the finest urban living in the British capital. Desirable and diverse, historical yet cosmopolitan, Putney is one of the most sought-after locations in southwest London for the young, educated and affluent. Knocking on London's door With ample capital rushing into Asia, more overseas investors continue to park their cash in London properties due to their stability and liquidity.

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