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SHEDA Kuching chief: Tax hikes raise concerns about economic growth

KUCHING: The increase in service tax from 6 percent to 8 percent is expected to raise prices and may have a dampening effect on domestic economic growth, according to Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. “The luxury tax, ranging from 5 percent to 10 percent, affects local residents only and could slow down the demand for luxury […]

Move to develop budding architects, building engineers

KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developments’ Association (SHEDA) is hoping to collaborate with Green Building Index (GBI) to develop and strengthen the skills budding architects and building engineers. SHEDA secretary general Angie Kueh stated that such an initiative is needed to expose the new generation to what green building is and its importance. […]

SHEDA holds workshop to enhance property market reporting

KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) recently organised a workshop to enhance the expertise of media practitioners in their reporting on property market and development. SHEDA partnered with Kuching Division Journalist Association (KDJA) to organise a capacity-building workshop aimed at providing insights into Sarawak’s housing industry and clarifying the technical jargon […]

Sheda calls for expansion of Affordable Housing Developments initiative

KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) is urging the Sarawak government to consider expanding the Affordable Housing Developments initiative to include all housing development projects in Sarawak. Sheda president Augustine Wong Chung Ho said that expanding the initiative would allow eligible Sarawakians to purchase other types of housing closer to economic […]

Property expo on July 14 to 16

KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing Real Estate and Developers’ Association (SHEDA) Property Expo will take place from July 14 to 16 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). In its press release, SHEDA said that every effort had been made to empower visitors to secure a home during the expo. Organising chairman, Steve Tan Chen Hang […]

Sheda collaborates with media professionals to enhance property industry reporting

KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) has responded to the challenge set by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to strengthen the expertise of media professionals, particularly in reporting on the property industry. During a meeting between Sheda and the Kuching Division Journalists Association (KDJA) on Friday (June […]

Standardised agreement eases housing loan disputes: SHEDA

KUCHING: A standardised housing loan and home financing agreement for retail customers will effectively resolve disputes. Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) Kuching chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said the standardised document will serve as the benchmark for the terms and conditions of the housing loan, which all banks must adhere to without […]

Alternative scheme in place to help housebuyers

KUCHING: First-time housebuyers need not fret, as the state has an alternative scheme in place to support them despite the abolition of Skim Rumah Pertamaku (SRP) on April 1. According to the Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok, it is worth noting that the Housing Deposit Assistance […]

Elevated highway suggestion a solution to beat congestion

KUCHING: The suggestion for an elevated highway from Institut Tadbiran Awam Negara (INTAN) in Kota Samarahan to Stutong in Kuching is a solution to beat the ever increasing traffic congestion. Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) Kuching branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said the natural progression of growth in any town or […]