PETALING JAYA: A total of 3,384 houses will be offered at discounted prices below RM150,000 to the public during the six-month Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) 2019, which runs from January to June. Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said this is to help provide affordable housing to the low-income group, as well as reduce the current level of overhang in the country which stands at RM19.5bil. The number of unsold units nationwide below RM150,000 currently stands at 16,528. He was speaking at a press conference here today on the Malaysian Property Expo (Mapex), which will take place nationwide from March to June. The HOC will see a number of initiatives being offered by developers, such as residential units priced between RM300,000 and RM1 million being exempted from any stamp duties. Developers have also agreed to offer a 10% discount for all upcoming and unsold properties. The discount comes on top of the government’s move to waive the stamp duty for homes priced up to RM1 million. … [Read more...] about 3,384 homes offered with discounts as part of Home Ownership Campaign 2019
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Economic cost of Canadian oil price discounts counted in billions of dollars
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By Dan Healing The Canadian Press Sun., Nov. 11, 2018 CALGARY—Imagine producing a bumper crop of a product in high demand around the globe, only to learn you must settle for a discounted price because there’s no easy way to get your product to market. Canadian grain farmers experienced that situation in 2013 and again last winter when their harvest outstripped the transport capacity of Canada’s rail companies. Western Canada’s oil companies are now in the same boat thanks to production gains that have not been matched by export pipeline capacity gains. Like those farmers, oil producers have filled storage to bursting while they wait for a solution to appear. The price discounts or “differentials” that had mainly affected heavy oil have spread to light oil and upgraded synthetic oilsands crude as pipeline space tightens. Estimates on the cost to the economy vary wildly, but the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers officially … [Read more...] about Economic cost of Canadian oil price discounts counted in billions of dollars
US dollar-store shares marked down but specialty discounters thrive
NEW YORK: The shares of so-called dollar stores have suffered as U.S. shoppers have started spending more at bargain retailers with focused concepts and big discount chains.Once thought to be insulated from the retail industry's challenges, the dollar stores, which got the name because they try to price items for US$1 or less, such as Dollar General Corp , Dollar Tree Inc and Big Lots Inc derive much of their sales from household staples.But investors have been drawn to two growing mid-sized chains, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc and Five Below Inc , which have carved out distinct niches within the discount space focusing on discretionary items, analysts said.Appealing to trend-watchers and bargain hunters has helped Ollie's and Five Below stand out while other discounters face intensifying competition from new entrants such as German chains Aldi and Lidl, analysts and investors said.Ollie's sells brand-name overstock items from air conditioners to hair dye, and Five Below … [Read more...] about US dollar-store shares marked down but specialty discounters thrive
HotelTonight’s CEO called the app ‘the best-kept secret’ in travel — here’s how you can use it to get a half-price room at some of the world’s most luxurious hotels
caption Fancy a discounted stay at the Hotel Saint Marc in Paris? source Hotel Saint Marc The HotelTonight app sells unbooked hotel rooms around the world for discounted prices at the last minute. It’s the “best-kept secret in UK and Europe travel,” according to CEO Sam Shank. The prices get cheaper the closer you get to the booking date, according to Shank. He added that booking hotels through an app and choosing Sunday night for your stay will also get you better rates. If you’re on Instagram, it’s hard to miss the bloggers who seem to frequent the plushest and most expensive hotels in the world – places that are out of reach to the rest of us. However, if you know what to ask for – and have the right tools – a life of luxury is more affordable than you think. Hotel booking app HotelTonight offers last-minute rooms at a range of hotels … [Read more...] about HotelTonight’s CEO called the app ‘the best-kept secret’ in travel — here’s how you can use it to get a half-price room at some of the world’s most luxurious hotels
Here’s how you can buy a discounted car through Costco
caption Costco members get discounted vehicles, service, parts, and accessories through the Costco Auto Program. source Costco Costco‘s Auto Program allows members to buy discounted cars from participating dealerships. A wide variety of vehicle types and models are available. Members can buy or lease new or pre-owned vehicles. Costco sells just about everything, so it’s no surprise that the retailer can also serve as a broker for discounted cars. Through the Costco Auto Program, members can search for a variety of vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, jet skis, and RVs. Once you’ve chosen a vehicle and its trim, features, and exterior color, Costco sends you the contact information for a participating dealership and salesperson, at which point you can visit the dealership, find out the vehicle’s discounted price, and decide if you’d like to buy or lease the … [Read more...] about Here’s how you can buy a discounted car through Costco