7 must-have tools at home
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There’s always that loose screw that needs tightening. (Town Moto pic) Now that you have your own place, be it renting or one that you actually own, you need a set of trusty home tools for repairs and simple DIY projects that you want to carry out. You donâ€
Real estate negotiators set their own salaries
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Real estate negotiators set their own salaries. (rawpixel.com pic) Is it worth it being a property agent? How much salary does a property agent get? Firstly, if you want a basic salary, stick with a company that pays a basic salary. The benefits are plenty. Yo
Investing in one property motivates the purchase of the next
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Wealth creation begins with the second property. You should take predictions of how the property market will perform in the future with a pinch of salt. This is because most property market predictions are usually false. However, reference to some advanced pro
Buy low and sell high still the gold standard
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Property is still the best hedge against inflation. Its a no brainer that the best investment strategy is always to buy low and sell high. Developers are always looking to buy land at the lowest price possible and constructing their project with a manageable c
7 gorgeous bathroom sinks that will transform your home
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The Overturned Iceberg. Image credit: Les Maison Bathroom sinks may not be a large part of any interior design, but it’s an absolutely essential portion of the bathroom that everyone has to use on a daily basis. A basic bathroom sink and faucet will no doubt
Understanding the link between property prices and location
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When looking at the property market in general, most buyers and renters base their decisions on price. Well, except for those who can afford to live anywhere they wish. In most cases, how much one earns on a monthly basis determines where one can afford to buy
5 reasons why unserviced air-conditioners cause power trips
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Always remember to service your air-conditioners. (Aircond Service KL pic) Ideally, any air-conditioning unit in your home should be serviced at least once a year. Servicing your air-conditioners has several benefits. It keeps the air cleaner, saves electricit
Penang takes steps to ease traffic
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The LRT project is good news for Penang. Penang is one of the four major property markets in Malaysia. The continuous growth of its attractiveness depends very much on the implementation of connectivity projects which will drive more investments and visitors t
Jazz up a small bathroom with these tweaks
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Photo credit: Maison Valentina. Bathroom envy is a real thing. We often wish we could have a bathroom just like the one in the fancy hotel we recently stayed in. Or maybe like one of those on Pinterest? But the reality is that we have a tiny bathroom, with no
Refurbishing Prince Harry and wife Meghan’s home cost €2.4 mln
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved into Frogmore Cottage shortly before the birth of their first child Archie. (AFP pic) LONDON: The cost of renovating Prince Harry and his wife Meghan’s new home was €2.4 million (US$3 million), Buckingham Palace s
How to price your property right
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Photo credit Andrii Yalanskyi Many people have realised that they cannot sell their properties at market price any more, as prices are dropping. Sellers should get serious and sell their properties as soon as possible to take advantage of the buyers’ market
Do property agents earn a basic salary? The answer will surprise you
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What is the basic monthly salary of a property agent? Frankly, if you want to earn a basic salary each month, it’s best you find employment in a company that provides you with such. The fringe benefits will be plenty too. You will not need to worry about
Taiping named 3rd most sustainable city in the world but…
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Taiping is special to many Malaysians because the food there is delicious and cheap. Well, while no longer as cheap as it used to be, the food is still very good. Besides the food, Taiping Lake Garden shows off nature at its best. If only all other cities and
Jazz up a small bathroom with these tweaks
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Photo credit: Maison Valentina. Bathroom envy is a real thing. We often wish we could have a bathroom just like the one in the fancy hotel we recently stayed in. Or maybe like one of those on Pinterest? But the reality is that we have a tiny bathroom, with no
Car versus property: Time to focus on what really matters
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You have a degree. You have a good job. You save your money. You’ve just bought the new Segment B Japanese car. There’s the Vios, City, Mazda 2 and the Almera. You drive it to a friend’s party. How likely is it that all your friends will be swarming
Kuala Lumpur gets its own Airbnb monopoly board
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rawpixel.com pic. The Kuala Lumpur Airbnb version of Monopoly board includes an overview of some of the city’s top condominiums and how much landlords can earn by listing a 3-bedroom condo on short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb, HomeAway and Booking.c
Prince Charles has a new title: Boutique hotel owner
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Prince Charles greeting staff at the opening. (Twitter pic) NEW YORK: Living like a prince just got easier. Earlier this month, Prince Charles’s charity, the Prince’s Foundation, opened Granary Lodge on the grounds of the Castle of Mey, one of the Prince o
6 global interior design trends for your home
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Have you ever wondered what interior design styles are trending in different parts of the world? Interior design trends are very much influenced by climate, culture, easily available materials, sufficient space and the like. These design styles often become a
5 gorgeous celebrity homes to be jealous of
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Tulia/Domino Mag pic. Life in the limelight isn’t always easy, so it helps to have a comfortable home to return to at the end of a long day. Celebrities know that, which is why they round up some really talented designers and architects to turn their dream h
Will lower coffee bean prices impact prospects for property?
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Commodity prices fluctuate tremendously. The reason is because demand can shoot up fast but supply cannot suddenly increase. Coffee trees for example take five years to mature and each can only produce one pound of roasted coffee that year. Thus, when prices a
Fancy a Swedish home ambiance?
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Photo credit: Ikea Malaysia Ikea’s products introduce functionality and practicality through elegant Scandinavian designs. Here are some of our favourite decorating styles, which you can easily replicate in your home. Trendy bedroom This design is great for
Attention all sellers: The market is good for buying too
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Six months ago, a good friend asked about the price of a landed terrace house that he wished to sell. However, upon being told about the price quoted by brickz.my, he said, “But the market price is higher.” He proceeded to show listings of other un
Will lower coffee bean prices impact prospects for property?
Category : O. News
Commodity prices fluctuate tremendously. The reason is because demand can shoot up fast but supply cannot suddenly increase. Coffee trees for example take five years to mature and each can only produce one pound of roasted coffee that year. Thus, when prices a
Understanding the link between property prices and location
Category : O. News
When looking at the property market in general, most buyers and renters base their decisions on price. Well, except for those who can afford to live anywhere they wish. In most cases, how much one earns on a monthly basis determines where one can afford to buy
Taiping named 3rd most sustainable city in the world but…
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Taiping is special to many Malaysians because the food there is delicious and cheap. Well, while no longer as cheap as it used to be, the food is still very good. Besides the food, Taiping Lake Garden shows off nature at its best. If only all other cities and
Seacera falls on potential trading suspension after failing to submit quarterly report
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Seacera Group Bhd shares fell as much as 2.5 sen or 11% today to 19.5 sen following an announcement on Bursa Malaysia’s website that the tile manufacturer failed to submit its quarterly report for the financial period ended March 31, 2019 to the bourse r
Refurbishing Prince Harry and wife Meghan’s home cost €2.4 mln
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved into Frogmore Cottage shortly before the birth of their first child Archie. (AFP pic) LONDON: The cost of renovating Prince Harry and his wife Meghan’s new home was €2.4 million (US$3 million), Buckingham Palace s
Real estate negotiators set their own salaries
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Real estate negotiators set their own salaries. (rawpixel.com pic) Is it worth it being a property agent? How much salary does a property agent get? Firstly, if you want a basic salary, stick with a company that pays a basic salary. The benefits are plenty. Yo
Prince Charles has a new title: Boutique hotel owner
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Prince Charles greeting staff at the opening. (Twitter pic) NEW YORK: Living like a prince just got easier. Earlier this month, Prince Charles’s charity, the Prince’s Foundation, opened Granary Lodge on the grounds of the Castle of Mey, one of the Prince o
Penang takes steps to ease traffic
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The LRT project is good news for Penang. Penang is one of the four major property markets in Malaysia. The continuous growth of its attractiveness depends very much on the implementation of connectivity projects which will drive more investments and visitors t
Kuala Lumpur gets its own Airbnb monopoly board
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rawpixel.com pic. The Kuala Lumpur Airbnb version of Monopoly board includes an overview of some of the city’s top condominiums and how much landlords can earn by listing a 3-bedroom condo on short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb, HomeAway and Booking.c
Jazz up a small bathroom with these tweaks
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Photo credit: Maison Valentina. Bathroom envy is a real thing. We often wish we could have a bathroom just like the one in the fancy hotel we recently stayed in. Or maybe like one of those on Pinterest? But the reality is that we have a tiny bathroom, with no
Jazz up a small bathroom with these tweaks
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Photo credit: Maison Valentina. Bathroom envy is a real thing. We often wish we could have a bathroom just like the one in the fancy hotel we recently stayed in. Or maybe like one of those on Pinterest? But the reality is that we have a tiny bathroom, with no
Investing in one property motivates the purchase of the next
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Wealth creation begins with the second property. You should take predictions of how the property market will perform in the future with a pinch of salt. This is because most property market predictions are usually false. However, reference to some advanced pro