5 cleaning hacks proven to make daily life easier
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A quick vacuuming of the living room carpet will rid it of dust mites, food crumbs and fine sand. (Envato Elements pic) When you’re up to your eyeballs in office work, frazzled by rush-hour traffic and dealing with hyperactive kids demanding your attention t
A first-timer’s guide to buying residential property
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Buying your first property is a major investment, so it’s important to keep the following tips in mind. (Envato Elements pix) Are you in your late 20s or early 30s and are thinking of purchasing your first property? It’s a major investment, and the last th
Homebuyers in the north to benefit from KPKT and PR1MA incentives
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From stamp duty exemptions to housing financing, potential homebuyers have a lot to look forward to. (KPKT pic) PETALING JAYA: Property buyers in the northern states of Malaysia are in for a treat, as the housing and local government ministry recently launched
Ministry wants stamp duty scrapped for houses worth RM500,000 to RM1mil
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Housing minister Reezal Merican Naina Merican says the ministry has requested full stamp duty exemption for first-time owners of houses worth RM500,000 to RM1 million in the 2023 budget. (Bernama pic) KEPALA BATAS: The housing and local government ministry hop
4 out of 5 families stuck in low, medium-cost homes
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The PropertyGuru DataSense study shows that the government will need to continue building or subsidising affordable housing. PETALING JAYA: Four of every five families residing in low- and medium-cost (LMC) housing will “practically end up living there for t
7 things to consider before you hire an interior designer
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A good interior designer can fulfill your vision and even help you think outside the box. (Envato Elements pic) Looking to spruce up your living spaces with a brand spanking new design? Unless you are in the creative field, you might not have a clear idea of w
Affordability, other issues continue to loom over potential home buyers
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51% of survey respondents say they do not qualify for government affordable-housing schemes and cannot buy property without financial help. KUALA LUMPUR: Issues of affordability continue to loom over potential home buyers, with 51% of survey respondents indica
7 more ways to add a touch of luxury to your bathroom
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Add indoor plants and pair them with natural wood elements to get away from the cold, sterile look of a typical bathroom. (Envato Elements pic) Looking to beautify your bathroom? In addition to the eight recommendations yesterday, here are more ways to create
How to beautify your bathroom for that touch of luxury
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Given how much time is spent in the bathroom, it should be a space where you can indulge and pamper yourself. (Envato Elements pic) The last couple of years have all been about self-care – and what better way to do this than in a beautiful bathroom? Done up
Singapore sees the rise of million-dollar public housing
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HDB flats are conveniently located near train stations and malls and cater to various socioeconomic groups. (Bloomberg pic) SINGAPORE: Hundreds of public housing apartments in Singapore, one of the world’s most expensive cities, are being sold for over S$1
Better times expected ahead for KL office property market
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With more people returning to work, the office property market is picking up. KUALA LUMPUR: The office property market in the Klang Valley is on course to improve further, according to a property consultant. Knight Frank Malaysia said the pace of recovery woul
New building in France will need no heating or cooling
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A new model of building could change our heating and cooling needs for homes. (Envato Elements pic) PARIS: Imagine living or working in a building where you didn’t need to turn on the radiator in winter or activate the air conditioning in summer. The idea is
