Allan Soo is the Managing Director at Regroup Associates Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Regroup Associates is a real estate consulting firm. Mr. Soo has extensive experience in brokerage and sales, investment, consulting, market research, and property management. He specializes in the development consultancy and leasing of shopping centers and is an advisor to retailers on market planning. Mr. Soo is a Member of the Institution of Surveyors Malaysia and an Associate of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. (This is me - Update Profile)
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September 27, 2007
Investment opportunities in Thailand and Malaysia | www.aboutproperty.co.uk
Recent trends in the region have seen the rapid rise in the acquisition of commercial and retail real estate assets by funds to increase real estate investment portfolios in key Asian markets. Most of this has been a direct result of the growth potential offered by a young population and a vibrant economy. Global funds are certainly more focused in the region in terms of long term growth and supporting an investment-led real estate market.
Market Overview, Outlook for 2007
August 31, 2007
More goodies to boost property | biz.thestar.com.my
>The economy is projected to grow at an average rate of 6% per annum between 2006 and 2010 with stable inflation.
>The finance, insurance, real estate, and business services is the biggest part of the services industry. This sub-sector is projected to register a 6% growth during the 9th Malaysia Plan (2006 – 2010). The size of this sub-sector is about 15% of the entire economy and will increase to 15.8% by 2010.
>The central bank expects inflation to fall below 3% in 2007.
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Experts in the Leisure & Lodging Council | 4887 |
| Experts in the Automotive Council | 3422 |
| Real Estate Experts (Asia) | 1768 |
| Medical Geneticists (US) | 85 |
| Agricultural Land Experts | 37 |
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