How to make your staircase a showpiece in your home
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Wooden staircases are elegant, stylish and lend a rustic appeal to a space. (Rawpixel pic) If you own a landed home, the staircase is definitely one of the focal points in the home that can lead and inspire the theme of the rest of the house. Staircases are ve
4 quirky kitchen-laundry room ideas for tight spaces
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Here is a great way to incorporate a laundry room within the kitchen. If you’re looking for laundry room ideas, or to fit your washer and dryer in your home, why not try placing them in the kitchen? For one, the kitchen can handle the traffic demands of a la
6 tips on choosing the right property for investment
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Choosing a property is more than just location and looks. (Pexels pic) Good property investments can bring you stable cash flow. You can ride on its short-term and long-term returns to plan your future, especially when it comes to retirement plans. However, in
Malaysia’s most affordable states for jobs and property
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Putrajaya is fast becoming the new centre of economic activities, with household income growing the quickest. One factor in determining which state in Malaysia is best to work and live in is the difference between how much you could earn there and how much hom
Which is best – living alone or having a housemate?
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Sometimes living with a housemate positively rocks. (Rawpixel pic) Moving into a new place where almost everything is unfamiliar can be a scary yet exciting experience. You’ll need to familiarise yourself with your new surroundings, adapt to a new routine an
A property consultant’s tips on selling your house
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There will always be a demand for houses and properties. (Rawpixel pic) With zero indication of when the Covid-19 pandemic will finally come to an end, it continues to leave shockwaves in nearly every aspect of our lives. One particular example is in the prope
A guide to investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)
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REIT does not involve buying, but investing. (Rawpixel pic) Property is a prime investment for most Malaysians as it promises stable return growth over the years. However, it also involves putting in a big deposit, going through loan alternatives, or being sub
3 simple ways to create good Feng Shui at home
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It’s never too late to redecorate. (Pexels pic) Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice that claims to gather energy forces and form harmony between an individual and their surroundings. It is a belief widely used when moving into a new space or when improv
7 tips for choosing the perfect tenant for your house
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It is important to choose the right tenant who will not only pay rent on time, but also take care of your property. (Rawpixel pic) Renting your house is an excellent source of income, but it comes with a key concern – finding the right tenant. If your house
All you need to know about tenancy agreements
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It is crucial to understand everything there is to know about tenancy agreements. (Rawpixel pic) A tenancy agreement to a rental is what a Sales and Purchase Agreement is to a property sale – they’re both essential to protect the interests of both parties.
7 considerations when house-hunting
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When deciding on your potential home, make sure the price of the home is compatible with your income. (Pixabay pic) You’re finally ready to own your own home. However, besides being overjoyed at having successfully negotiated the property down to the price y
Tread carefully on proposed rent control law, govt told
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PETALING JAYA: Property experts say a proposed law that will stop landlords from raising rentals indiscriminately should only apply to certain situations as it can distort the market. Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin has said the Reside