5 surrounding amenities to consider while house hunting
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While it’s important to examine the property itself, it is equally important to find out more about the various amenities that are within reach. (Freepik pic) When it comes to purchasing property, first-time home buyers may find it difficult to navigate thei
Friendlier MM2H criteria vital to reduce property overhang
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Expats in Kuala Lumpur are only allowed to buy property above RM1 million. A lowered RM600,000 threshold was mentioned last year, but no official announcements were made. Malaysia has long been a desirable destination for expatriates. In 2002, the Ministry of
Renting in Malaysia in the face of prejudice
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In countries such as Australia, the UK, US and Canada, there are laws that protect both tenants and landlords when it comes to rentals. (Rawpixel pic) PETALING JAYA: Stories about Malaysians facing discrimination when looking for a place to rent are sadly comm
An essential guide to washing machine repair
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Most Malaysian households have washing machines, but what happens when it breaks down? (Freepik pic) Washing machines are an essential appliance in many Malaysian households. But what happens when your washing machine breaks down? It’s not easy to repair it
Home ownership campaign – who really benefits?
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The home ownership campaign to help developers dispose of their unsold units will end on Dec 31. (Bernama pic). PETALING JAYA: Should the government extend the home ownership campaign (HOC) which ends on Dec 31? No, say Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) and th
Milan designers visualise post-pandemic homes
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Visitors look and walk past the Kartell stand, at the ‘Super Salone’. (AFP pic) MILAN: A pool table that changes into a dining table, a bookshelf that transforms into a filing cabinet and noise-cancelling panels to facilitate home-working: adapting to life
Freedom Tower, a symbol of resilience after 9/11
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One World Trade Centre architect Kenneth Lewis (R) looks at ‘Freedom Tower’ which he helped design, in New York. (AFP pic) NEW YORK: It is the skyscraper that replaced the Twin Towers in New York’s skyline. Inaugurated in 2014, the One World Trade Centre
Trends in real estate purchases in the post-pandemic era
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The pandemic has changed the way people live and interact, with working from home increasingly becoming the norm. Conventionally, people settle for properties closer to the city centre to minimise time and costs associated with daily travel. But this convenien
3 smart designs that do away with boring bookshelves
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Canadian company RSAAW came up with a design for a two-storey library during the renovation of a Vancouver house. (RSAAW pic) PARIS: If you’re a bookworm and are constantly in search of original ways to display your tomes, these unique designs will surely in
To all Hobbit fans… there’s a home you can live in now
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An example of a NaturaDome construction. © NaturaDome PARIS: Fans of “The Hobbit” book or movies will love living in this house. A French company based in the southwestern Hautes-Pyrénées region is offering houses that are partially buried underground,
Value the valuer’s work, say groups, as backlog cases hit RM15bil
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Without a valuer’s report, no transaction can proceed for mortgage purposes or for the purchase of property, plants and machinery. PETALING JAYA: Despite the record number of new Covid-19 cases, research analysts are positive about the broad economic recover
Wrong to amend development plans after signing S&P, rules court
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The court agreed with the buyers of units at Princess Cove that the developer had deprived them of late delivery penalty by amending the original development plan. JOHOR BAHRU: Amending development plans after the sale and purchase agreement is signed is a bre
Sunway Artessa: the opportunity of a lifetime to own a low-density freehold residence in KL
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Sunway Artessa is located in Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur. Ever dreamt of living in a spacious home with up to four bedrooms? Or enjoying the convenience of a LRT station just around the corner so you don’t have to drive through rush-hour traffic daily or put u
Here’s to urban living with a forest at your doorstep
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Enjoy stunning views of the Kota Damansara Community Forest Reserve from your balcony at Sunway d’hill Residences. Did you know that being surrounded by green spaces for a mere five minutes a day can improve your health, both mentally and physically? Connect
Of bulk buys, property gurus and cashing in on serviced apartments
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By John Tan Serviced apartments are the mainstay for most new residential property launches by developers these days. In Klang Valley, there will hardly be any new condominium launches as strategic land sites are getting scarce. New launches will mainly be ser
Light at the end of tunnel for serviced apartment investors?
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From John Tan Residential properties experienced a surge in prices from 2009 to 2013 and then tapered off due to the government’s cooling measures in 2014, such as stopping the Developer Interest Bearing Scheme (DIBS) to weed out speculation. Apart from DIBS
A time to buy and stay, and not to sell
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There is “so much confusion” about the property market that no one quite knows where it is headed. The Covid-19 pandemic has sowed “so much confusion” about the property market that no one quite knows where it is headed. Property agents who are working
Are investors really driving the 2021 property market?
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Overall, transactions were down across the board in Q1 2021. Transactions by first-home buyers made up the majority of overall sales in Q1 2021. However, median prices of investor transactions were significantly higher, even compared to previous years. Overall
Should you purchase a property during the pandemic?
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The Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) which was originally introduced in 2019, has been extended till the end of 2021. (Freepik pic) Contrary to popular belief, the Malaysian property sector has been surprisingly resilient despite the economic impacts of the Covid
3 immediate things to do when your fridge is spoiled
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Having a fridge with built-in freezers will help you preserve your food better. (Freepik pic) The basic reason for having a fridge is to keep food fresh and help slow down the growth of bacteria in our food and drinks. This is why it is an essential home appli
Trends in real estate purchases in the post-pandemic era
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The pandemic has changed the way people live and interact, with working from home increasingly becoming the norm. Conventionally, people settle for properties closer to the city centre to minimise time and costs associated with daily travel. But this convenien
Friendlier MM2H criteria vital to reduce property overhang
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Expats in Kuala Lumpur are only allowed to buy property above RM1 million. A lowered RM600,000 threshold was mentioned last year, but no official announcements were made. Malaysia has long been a desirable destination for expatriates. In 2002, the Ministry of
Wrong to amend development plans after signing S&P, rules court
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The court agreed with the buyers of units at Princess Cove that the developer had deprived them of late delivery penalty by amending the original development plan. JOHOR BAHRU: Amending development plans after the sale and purchase agreement is signed is a bre
Why curtains need regular cleaning and care
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Curtains act as a filter and can collect dust, debris and allergens. (Rawpixel pic) When was the last time your curtains were washed? Just the thought of taking them down, chucking them into the washing machine, drying them, and hooking them back up feels like
Value the valuer’s work, say groups, as backlog cases hit RM15bil
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Without a valuer’s report, no transaction can proceed for mortgage purposes or for the purchase of property, plants and machinery. PETALING JAYA: Despite the record number of new Covid-19 cases, research analysts are positive about the broad economic recover
Trends in real estate purchases in the post-pandemic era
Category : O. News
The pandemic has changed the way people live and interact, with working from home increasingly becoming the norm. Conventionally, people settle for properties closer to the city centre to minimise time and costs associated with daily travel. But this convenien
To all Hobbit fans… there’s a home you can live in now
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An example of a NaturaDome construction. © NaturaDome PARIS: Fans of “The Hobbit” book or movies will love living in this house. A French company based in the southwestern Hautes-Pyrénées region is offering houses that are partially buried underground,
The importance of regular aircon maintenance
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How often your aircon needs servicing depends on frequency of use and other factors. (Freepik pic) With daily average temperatures of 30°C and above, air-conditioners in Malaysia get heavy usage throughout the year. This is especially true with work-from-home
Sunway Artessa: the opportunity of a lifetime to own a low-density freehold residence in KL
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Sunway Artessa is located in Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur. Ever dreamt of living in a spacious home with up to four bedrooms? Or enjoying the convenience of a LRT station just around the corner so you don’t have to drive through rush-hour traffic daily or put u
Should you purchase a property during the pandemic?
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The Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) which was originally introduced in 2019, has been extended till the end of 2021. (Freepik pic) Contrary to popular belief, the Malaysian property sector has been surprisingly resilient despite the economic impacts of the Covid
Renting in Malaysia in the face of prejudice
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In countries such as Australia, the UK, US and Canada, there are laws that protect both tenants and landlords when it comes to rentals. (Rawpixel pic) PETALING JAYA: Stories about Malaysians facing discrimination when looking for a place to rent are sadly comm
One man’s trash: how to declutter responsibly
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Give your usable items a second life by selling them or giving them away. (Pixabay pic) Getting rid of possessions you have amassed over the years can be tedious, especially when most of them carry sentimental value. But some things simply have to go when they
Of bulk buys, property gurus and cashing in on serviced apartments
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By John Tan Serviced apartments are the mainstay for most new residential property launches by developers these days. In Klang Valley, there will hardly be any new condominium launches as strategic land sites are getting scarce. New launches will mainly be ser
Milan designers visualise post-pandemic homes
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Visitors look and walk past the Kartell stand, at the ‘Super Salone’. (AFP pic) MILAN: A pool table that changes into a dining table, a bookshelf that transforms into a filing cabinet and noise-cancelling panels to facilitate home-working: adapting to life
