9 things you must clean in your house
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Door handles are frequently used and definitely need cleaning. (Pixabay pic) The season to spring clean is here! When cleaning your home, you typically clean the obvious spots such as the floor, windows, shelves and bathroom walls. However, here are nine areas
HK homes least affordable in the world for tenth year
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HONG KONG: Hong Kong has racked up a 10th year as the world’s least-affordable housing market, highlighting the inequality that has helped fuel months of protests. The city topped Vancouver and Sydney as the most unaffordable housing market in 2019, accordin
More enquiries doesn’t mean more property sales, say agents
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The threshold for foreigners buying high-rise Malaysian property was lowered to RM600,000 last year. PETALING JAYA: Property industry players are skeptical that an increase in the number of property enquiries from China-based buyers will result in many sales.
House buyers ‘left in lurch’ by govt-backed project
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House-buyers of the Residensi Jaya scheme at today’s protest rally, calling for state government action. SERI KEMBANGAN: More than 50 first-time house-buyers say they have been left in the lurch after buying flats in a project endorsed by the Selangor state
5 tips on starting your own café
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Location is the most important criteria in starting a café business. (rawpixel.com pic) Have you been thinking of starting your own café? Perhaps you’re already in the midst of putting up a business plan to start your dream café. It is no easy feat as th
4 easy ways to plant your own grass
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Choosing the right type of grass for your garden is quite important in the long-term. Not many people realise that creating a new lawn takes advance planning and work. Sowing seeds or laying sod is only the final step. 1. Determine the type of grass you need C
Knight Frank believes KL high-end residential market has bottomed out
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Knight Frank expects to see more new launches and transactions in 2020 in the prime areas of Kuala Lumpur city — Bukit Bintang, Ampang Hilir, Mont Kiara, Bangsar, and Damansara Heights. KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur high-end residential market is believed t
1 mil affordable houses in 10 years achievable, says Zuraida
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Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin says private developers are willing to build more units priced at less than RM300,000. PUTRAJAYA: The government is on track to achieve one million affordable houses for the B40 group within 10 years as
Property overhang to remain a problem, aggressive marketing ahead, says analyst
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The number of unsold units under construction is expected to add to the high inventory of completed properties. KUALA LUMPUR: The outlook for the property market will remain challenging as supply continues to dwarf demand, said Kenanga Research. The research f
Part 2: Choose the best roof tiles for your home
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Roof tiles affect the entire look of your property. Image source: truslate.com Are you adding an extension to your property or intending to replace your existing roof? While it makes sense to replace your roof with the same roofing material, you should conside
Johor developer loses appeal against house buyer
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PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal today dismissed the appeal by the developer of a mega project in Johor over a judicial review filed against a Singaporean house buyer. A three-member bench chaired by Kamardin Hashim said there was no merit in the appeal by Count
Johor developer who lost to buyer to appeal in Federal Court
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The housing tribunal in Johor Bahru awarded a house buyer RM50,000 last year after he claimed that several pages in the sale and purchase agreement he signed were changed without his knowledge. (Reuters pic) PETALING JAYA: The developer of a mega project in Jo
New quit rent burning holes in pockets, says group
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Ratepayers Penang says the parcel quit rent system is not fair. (File pic) GEORGE TOWN: A pressure group calling itself Ratepayers Penang has decried the parcel quit rent system introduced nearly a year ago, saying many affected property owners are being hit h
CCTV cameras: The issue of privacy in Airbnb homes
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CCTVs help prevent burglary and camera footage can be used as evidence of a guest’s bad behaviour. Being secretly filmed by a hidden camera is a traumatic experience for any unsuspecting traveller. In 2017, a couple staying in an Airbnb unit in Japan noticed
Johor developer who lost to buyer to appeal in Federal Court
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The housing tribunal in Johor Bahru awarded a house buyer RM50,000 last year after he claimed that several pages in the sale and purchase agreement he signed were changed without his knowledge. (Reuters pic) PETALING JAYA: The developer of a mega project in Jo
Daim warns of property overhang as Bandar Malaysia resumes
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Daim Zainuddin says there are concerns of a property overhang, a day after the government announces the continuation of the suspended Bandar Malaysia project. KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s key adviser Daim Zainuddin has raised concerns on the possibility of
Shah Alam most-searched area for houses in 2019, says i-property
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Shah Alam properties are the top pick for people who want to live in greener and quieter surroundings, but with easy access to multiple amenities. KUALA LUMPUR: Property portal iProperty.com.my says Shah Alam was the most-searched area by house buyers on its w
Part 2: Choose the best roof tiles for your home
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Roof tiles affect the entire look of your property. Image source: truslate.com Are you adding an extension to your property or intending to replace your existing roof? While it makes sense to replace your roof with the same roofing material, you should conside
Property overhang to remain a problem, aggressive marketing ahead, says analyst
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The number of unsold units under construction is expected to add to the high inventory of completed properties. KUALA LUMPUR: The outlook for the property market will remain challenging as supply continues to dwarf demand, said Kenanga Research. The research f
8 facts about air-conditioners you likely didn’t know
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Air-conditioning has made living in hot climates comfortable. In 2018, the demand for residential air-conditioners produced in Malaysia soared to 914,000 units. That’s 1.73 new air-conditioners sold every minute! Imagine what it would be like in a hot and tr
3 cleaning hacks for a spick and span kitchen
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Nothing ruins a beautiful kitchen more than stinky sinks and dirty microwave ovens. (Rawpixel pic) Cooking is great fun until it’s clean-up time. Greasy pans, stinky kitchen sinks and curry-splattered microwave ovens are a nightmare no one wants to deal with
The 7 worst neighbours Malaysians have to live with
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Good neighbours are sometimes a much rarer find than you might think. Malaysians are generally a friendly bunch and, in some neighbourhoods, everyone is part of one big happy communal family. But not all neighbourhoods are pleasant places, with even less pleas
We’re working on your housing woes, Kula tells estate workers
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Human Resources Minister M Kula Segaran. KUALA LUMPUR: Human Resources Minister M Kula Segaran has assured that the government is looking into ways to provide housing at discounted prices for poor estate workers, following a protest by some 200 plantation work
The 7 worst neighbours Malaysians have to live with
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Good neighbours are sometimes a much rarer find than you might think. Malaysians are generally a friendly bunch and, in some neighbourhoods, everyone is part of one big happy communal family. But not all neighbourhoods are pleasant places, with even less pleas
Shah Alam most-searched area for houses in 2019, says i-property
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Shah Alam properties are the top pick for people who want to live in greener and quieter surroundings, but with easy access to multiple amenities. KUALA LUMPUR: Property portal iProperty.com.my says Shah Alam was the most-searched area by house buyers on its w
Sabah MP wants stern action against developer after toddler’s death
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A screengrab of the video showing the two children walking on the corridor moments before the incident. KOTA KINABALU: A Sabah MP wants stern action to be taken against the developer of T1 Bundusan near Penampang here where a toddler fell to her death on Dec 1
RM28.5 million to repair homes of urban poor, says deputy minister
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KUALA LUMPUR: The government has allocated RM28.5 million to repair the homes of the urban poor next year, an increase from the RM15 million provided for similar purposes this year, the Dewan Negara was told today. Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister
Quit rent increase will be minimal, Penang CM assures high-rise owners
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The parcel quit rent system for Penang’s apartments and stratified units was implemented early this year. (Facebook pic) GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government today assured those living in apartments and stratified units that any increase in quit rent will be â
Property overhang to remain a problem, aggressive marketing ahead, says analyst
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The number of unsold units under construction is expected to add to the high inventory of completed properties. KUALA LUMPUR: The outlook for the property market will remain challenging as supply continues to dwarf demand, said Kenanga Research. The research f
Part 2: Choose the best roof tiles for your home
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Roof tiles affect the entire look of your property. Image source: truslate.com Are you adding an extension to your property or intending to replace your existing roof? While it makes sense to replace your roof with the same roofing material, you should conside
Part 1: Choose the best roof tiles for your home
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Roof tiles affect the entire look of your property. Are you adding an extension to your property or intending to replace your existing roof? While it makes sense to replace your roof with the same roofing material, you should consider and compare all options.
New quit rent burning holes in pockets, says group
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Ratepayers Penang says the parcel quit rent system is not fair. (File pic) GEORGE TOWN: A pressure group calling itself Ratepayers Penang has decried the parcel quit rent system introduced nearly a year ago, saying many affected property owners are being hit h
More enquiries doesn’t mean more property sales, say agents
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The threshold for foreigners buying high-rise Malaysian property was lowered to RM600,000 last year. PETALING JAYA: Property industry players are skeptical that an increase in the number of property enquiries from China-based buyers will result in many sales.
Knight Frank believes KL high-end residential market has bottomed out
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Knight Frank expects to see more new launches and transactions in 2020 in the prime areas of Kuala Lumpur city — Bukit Bintang, Ampang Hilir, Mont Kiara, Bangsar, and Damansara Heights. KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur high-end residential market is believed t