The iProperty Group – Changing the Future Today

Posted on February 10, 2012

I was recently browsing through a website and came across this quote by Mahatma Gandhi– “The future depends on what you do today”. It truly is an interesting quote and one that has profound meaning!

As a company that strives to continuously seek ways to further enhance the property search experience, we at the iProperty Group spend hours on research and development to deliver only the best in innovation to our valued consumers, agents and developers.

The quote by this legendary man, who is considered the father of the Indian independence movement, aptly puts things in perspective. The future truly does depend on what we do today.

Visionaries such as Steve Jobs thought about the future and developed tools and apps that have enormously transformed the way mobile phone, desktops and laptops functions. He thought ahead and saw the needs and demands of the people and developed the right tools to meet these needs.

The iProperty Group is part of that future thinking group. What started out as an idea nine years ago, has since changed the way properties are listed, searched and bought. Our forward thinking has enabled us to develop innovative tools that now enables consumers to search for properties directly from their mobile phones, tablets and even desktops, and all at the their own convenience.

Our one-stop search platform also makes it easy for consumers to make an informed decision as they are provided with up-to-date news on the property industry.

Believing in a dream and seeing it true is also a key fundamental in any successful venture. Having the can do attitude and the determination is just as crucial.

So, think ahead and in the wise words of Mahatma Gandhi – “The future depends on what you do today”, so think ahead and start working towards a better future today!

We at the iProperty Group are.

Have a great weekend!

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iProperty Group Adopts a Mobile First Approach

Posted on February 3, 2012

It’s February and what an exciting month it is!

February brings along with it many special occasions. We just celebrated Federal Territory Day and this weekend, we will be celebrating Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday and Thaipusam.

I am also thrilled to announce that we launched our new mobile strategy and development team. The formation of the new team is in line with our company’s objective of becoming an organisation that is mobile-first in its outlook.

The team, comprising of experts and headed by Michael Ong, will be in charge of developing innovative mobile products for customers and consumers across the group’s core markets – Malaysia, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Singapore.

The team will also be responsible for the Group’s presence on all non-computer platforms – mobile phones, smartphones, tablets, smart televisions and other devices.

The iProperty Group has and will always be committed to enhancing the experience of our property buyers and investors, including meeting the future needs of our customers and consumer.

We have a lot of interesting things in the pipe line, so do stay tuned!

Aside from that, tomorrow also marks World Cancer Day. It’s a day where the world unites together in the fight again the global cancer epidemic. To all fighting the battle, I pray that you combat the disease successfully!

Enjoy the long weekend and the festivities!

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A Successful Start for the iProperty Group

Posted on January 27, 2012

Hope you had a great Chinese New Year celebration and enjoyed the long weekend!

In 2011, the teams all across the iProperty Group focused their commitment on building relationships with customers and in finding ways to further enhance the experience of consumers who visit our website, to search for the dream home.

The dedication, passion and unrelenting commitment showcased by the team have resulted in the group achieving a 103% increase in revenue, and a 72% increase in the number of paying agents.

The Group also significantly deepened its relationship with property developers, highlighted by the launch of our Top Developers publication earlier this year.

To our loyal and esteemed consumers and customers, this success could not have been achieved without you as well. The growth we’ve experienced over the years is because of customers and consumers like you, who faithfully support our business. We appreciate your trust, and we’ll do our best to continue to give you the kind of service you deserve.

And to the entire team at the iProperty Group, a big THANK YOU for all your hard work and dedication. Your passion and determination, has helped us achieve one milestone after another.

Our performance in 2011 provides us with an outstanding starting point for 2012, and rest assured, we have a clear strategy for each country and will continue to focus on executing our plans to continue to deliver only the best for you.

Have a great weekend.

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iProperty.com Introduces Malaysia to the World

Posted on January 20, 2012

A year ago, the team at the Malaysia office sat down and put their heads together on how best to give tribute to the unsung heroes who have through the years been instrumental in shaping the skylines of Malaysia – our developers.

I am also proud to say that the book has also garnered the support from the Ministry of Tourism as well.

They thought and they thought hard till they came up with the perfect idea – a coffee table book that will not only showcase their prestigious developments, but also their biographies and future developments. All encapsulated in a book that will proudly give these unsung heroes the due recognition they deserve.

And delivered on that idea the team most certainly did. Aptly named, Malaysia Top Property Developers 2011/2012, this 250-plus page limited edition publication is the perfect starting point for anyone keen on investing in property in Malaysia as the book features profiles of 36 of the country’s top property developers, inspiration and concepts of their signature developments. Aside from that, the book also highlights their past and upcoming projects and offers a comprehensive index and contact list of these developers.

The hard work the team put in has finally paid off when we launched the publication, which is in line with the company’s mission to be innovative in finding avenues to promote the property industry to world, together with the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Malaysia Properties Incorporated.

I am also proud to say that the book has also garnered the support from the Ministry of Tourism as well.

The book is retailing at RM 99 and is available at all major bookstores – MPH, Kinokuniya, Borders, Times and also Popular. So, do grab a copy of this highly coveted book at a bookstore near you.

To the team, kudos on putting together a book that not only showcases Malaysia’s finest developers and developments but for also giving the world the opportunity to know more about them!

Here are a few snapshots of the launch:

Our inaugural publication – Malaysia Top Property Developers 2011/2012

An Auspicious Moment for iProperty.com Malaysia –The signing of the mock cover of the Malaysia Top Property Developers 2011/2012 coffee table book together with the Minister of Housing and Local Government and CEO of Malaysia Properties Incorporated

A Group Shot – (L-R) Timothy Hor, Country Manager of iProperty.com Malaysia, YB Datuk Seri Chor Chee Heung, Minister of Housing and Local Government, Kumar Tharmalingam, CEO of Malaysia Properties Incorporated and Daniel Ho, Manager, Developer Services, iProperty.com Malaysia

On a separate note, I would also like to take this opportunity to wish all those who are celebrating a Happy Chinese New Year, Gong Xi Fa Chai. According to the Chinese calendar, this year marks the year the Dragon and it is often believed that that the dragon is an auspicious symbol as it signifies success and happiness.

So to all, may success and happiness be yours all through the year!

Enjoy the long weekend and festivities.

Find Malaysia Properties

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2012 — iProperty Gets Innovative

Posted on January 6, 2012

So 2012 has arrived! I hope you all enjoyed the extended holidays and ushered in the New Year with new goals, resolutions and of course in style. Hot spots around the city center and shopping malls were filled with people gathering to do the final countdown to the New Year. The skylines were filled with bright and vibrant colorful sparks of beautiful patterns from the fire crackers and it was just indeed a truly beautiful sight to behold.

The festive season is indeed a joyous occasion – a time of family bonding and of course a time for feasting. I guess many; will be hitting the gym soon to burn off all those extra calories. I know I will.

The holidays also gave me some extra time to do some reading and I came across a book entitled Discipline Dreaming.

Written by Josh Linkner, a successful serial entrepreneur, founder of a highly successful company in the promotion’s industry, Linkner’s book outlines various processes and techniques that encourage and enable innovation among employees.

Innovation has and will always be a key fundamental to the iProperty Group. We continuously strive towards developing highly innovative products and services to meet the needs of our target market.

In today’s world, the success of any business is constantly measured, not just by revenues, but by a wide spectrum of things and being in the online industry – by brand recall, by unique visitors, by leads and of course by sales amongst many other factors.

The need to stay ahead of competitors has never been more critical and innovation is indeed the key fundamental. Linker outlines in his book that the only way to sustain long term innovation and growth is through creativity – at all levels of the organisation. And I certainly couldn’t agree more.

Disciplined Dreaming shows you how to create profitable new ideas, empower all your employees to be creative, and sustain your competitive advantage over the long term. His book outlines the whole process in five easy steps that will make creativity easy for you and your organisation.

So, for 2012, let’s get innovative and believe that it will be a great and successful year.

Time to leave our comfort zones, put on our thinking and creative caps, and explore new possibilities in a disciplined way of course.

Enjoy the weekend and Happy 2012!

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