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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2011 – A Year of Success for iProperty

Posted on December 6, 2011

Hello December!

I don’t know about you but I feel that the last 11 months have whizzed by in a blink of an eye. But nevertheless, it’s been an amazing journey.

This year saw me become a father for the second time to beautiful baby daughter. My lovely daughter is now nearly 6 months old. I am also proud to say that my eldest daughter has been nothing short but a remarkable and caring big sister.

On the business front, 2011 has been a year of success across the iProperty Group.

2011 saw us change our name from IPGA Limited to the iProperty Group Ltd, acquire the No.1 and No.3 property portals in Indonesia, win highly acclaimed awards in Malaysia and Hong Kong, clinch the 4th place in the fastest Australian growing business by Business Review Weekly and not forgetting the birth of the region’s first comprehensive and designated portal of commercial and industrial properties, CommercialAsia.com.

We also had tremendous revenue growth across the group. Our portals in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore and Hong Kong continue to remain the leading and preferred property portal in their respective countries. Our significant growth has also attracted investments from France’s No.1 property portal, SeLoger.com, to the business.

The launch of our inaugural coffee table book, Malaysia Top Property Developers 2011/2012, is also something we are extremely happy about. You can grab a copy of this limited edition book at a bookstore near you soon, for only RM 99.

Needless to say that I am very proud of all that we have achieved this year. I especially commend the staff at iProperty for their passion and dedication, for without them, these numerous milestones that we achieved would not have been possible.

But I’m convinced the best is yet to come. Looking forward to the year ahead fills me with excitement.

I can assure you that 2012 will be an exciting year. We have many things lined up for you, so do stay tuned.

I also want to take this opportunity to personally thank all our consumers, customers and partners for continuously believing in us and for growing with us to achieve one milestone after another.

Have a great week.

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iProperty Group September 2011 Update

Posted on September 9, 2011

By Shaun Di Gregorio, CEO of iProperty Group

I hope that everyone enjoyed the festivities and holidays with family and friends. I can’t believe that we are already in the month of September. It seems like just yesterday, I ushered in the New Year and was gearing up to face the challenges that 2011 had to offer. As per my previous post, the start of 2011 for the team at the iProperty Group was exceptional.

Our challenge is to continue with the momentum we have built and finish the year on a high note.

To ensure that we do, the Senior Management team recently had a team building session to review how the start of the year was, how we can further improve the results for the rest of the year and of course plan for 2012.

Like all team building sessions, it wasn’t all work but we also had some time to bond over activities. I firmly believe that it is critically important that the team is aligned and work well together. After all, the success of any business lies with its people.

Another piece of exciting news that we have to shout about is the revamp of one of our popular property websites, thinkproperty.com.my, as a community centric focussed website. This was done in line with our commitment to provide consumers with a great experience and also a platform for them to share and discuss all things property.

With a befitting new tagline – Your Neighbourhood Community Website, and a new integrated SOLR Search technology, a popular, blazing fast open source enterprise search platform, visitors to the site will now not only be able to conveniently search for properties but also participate in various informative forum discussions more efficiently. But don’t just take our word for it, drop by the site and browse through these changes for yourself. Do let us know what you think and if there are any areas we can improve on.

This month, we are also in the midst of preparing the layout and ground work for the publication of our book, a high quality illustrative coffee table publication entitled Malaysia Top Developers. The book will feature the most prominent and renowned developers in the country.

We are excited to announce that Malaysia Properties Incorporation (MPI), a government organisation set up under the Economic Planning Unit to drive investments in real estate into Malaysia, is also rendering their support toward this book.

Among the other things in the pipeline for this month, which the team is actively working on is the revamp of the iproperty.com.my website. The site will have a cleaner and more vibrant look and feel. We also will be equipping it with sufficient and new information that will help you make an informed decision with minimal stress when choosing your desired property. Do stay tuned for this!

Last but not least, this week is also the week of our Annual iProperty Group Conference. Members from Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia will be gathering to mingle and share ideas on how we can further grow the industry to serve you better.

Have a great weekend!

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iProperty.com EXPO Garners Overwhelming Response

Posted on August 9, 2011

Some RM150 million worth of properties were sold at iProperty.com Expo Premium Collection, held over the weekend at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre.

Twin Pavilion Development who came on top at the iProperty.com Expo Luxury Collection 2011, again generated the highest amount of sales amounting to RM24million for its Bangsar Trade Centre project. Trinity Group recorded a total of RM11million in sales for the Z Residence, while Ong Chong Realty raked in RM10million for Boulevard Residence, placing it at third place.

Now in its sixth series, the three-day event saw over 50,000 visitors, with a total of 320 property units sold.

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Visit iProperty.com EXPO Premium Collection at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre This Weekend

Posted on August 5, 2011

Check out the latest and hottest properties in the market at iProperty.com EXPO Premium Collection at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC) at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC) starting Friday (Aug 5) to Sunday (Aug 7) from 11am to 9pm.

The iProperty.com EXPO Premium Collection plays host to some of the most sought-after property developers from Malaysia and the region to showcase the best investment and living opportunities available today. Now in its sixth series, it is the most successful and popular property exhibition in Malaysia.

Some of Malaysia’s award-winning property developers will be showcased alongside exclusive pre-launch developments and new launches. Over 50,000 local and foreign buyers and investors are expected to attend and preview more than 100 property developments.

Visit iProperty.com EXPO website for more information.

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