Why you should reconsider buying real estate
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Real estate may not be the ideal investment choice. For some, acquiring real estate is a sign of financial stability. Others consider it an excellent investment, thanks to its value appreciation. However, here are some facts that you need to consider before bu
After 27 years, abandoned Plaza Rakyat to be redeveloped
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Plaza Rakyat was started in 1992 but was later abandoned. A new consortium is to revive the project. (Facebook pic) PUTRAJAYA: Two abandoned projects in Kuala Lumpur’s city centre, Plaza Rakyat and the Hyatt Hotel, will be redeveloped, says Federal Territori
Buyers from China bought RM8.4 billion properties in 2018
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Some RM4.3 billion worth of new residential building construction in Malaysia is targeted at foreign and Chinese investors. KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese buyers accounted for RM8.4 billion worth of property sales in 2018, which is 12.1% of the total transaction value
3 tips to keep bugs away from your home
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Seal all cracks in windows and doors. (Shutterstock pic) It is a fact of life that creepy crawlies are frequent uninvited guests in your home. They seek refuge and manage to find a way to make part of your home theirs. Here are three tips to protect your home
Sarawak slams PH’s empty promises to build more affordable housing
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State assistant housing minister Annuar Rapaee says the federal government has promised to build 100,000 affordable housing units. (Hdc.sarawak.gov.my pic) KUCHING: Criticising the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government’s “failed plan†to build affordable house
House buyers group says PH continuing BN practice of allowing extensions for developers
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Developers are supposed to complete a unit within two to three years depending on the type of property. PETALING JAYA: The National House Buyers Association (HBA) has hit out at the government for continuing the former administration’s practise of giving pro
We’ve not given extension of time for new housing schemes, says Zuraida
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Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin says her ministry is strict about not granting extension of time to housing developers. PUTRAJAYA: Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin says her ministry is very particular in grantin
Defer rate hike for 2 years, urges Penang backbencher
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The assessment fees for Penang properties are expected to go up between 50% and 98%. (Facebook pic) GEORGE TOWN: A PKR backbencher today urged the Penang government to defer the increase in city council assessment fees for another two years in view of the toug
3 ways to choose your house paint colours
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Always test your preferred colours on a wall first. (Shutterstock pic) Can’t decide on the most suitable paint colour for your home? Not surprising, especially with the wide selection of paint colours available nowadays. If you’re still scratching your hea
3 ways to choose your house paint colours
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Always test your preferred colours on a wall first. (Shutterstock pic) Can’t decide on the most suitable paint colour for your home? Not surprising, especially with the wide selection of paint colours available nowadays. If you’re still scratching your hea
Delayed 10 Years and under Liquidation Now | Property Stories
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The increasing number of abandoned properties are aggravating, especially to the buyers who have large stakes in it. Two weeks ago, PropertyGuru received an email from a victim who discovered that his property was already completed, but is under Liquidation. R
My Home, My Story – The Bad and The Ugly | Property Stories
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 By Nilam Ghazali  There are times when our journey in search of a dream home would end up as a nightmare and a torturous limbo for some. It can be an excruciatingly painful pill for homebuyers to swallow and assumingly turning a new leaf in life would ins
10 tips on choosing a good tenant
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A well put together tenancy agreement is very important. The current slow market is not an excuse to relax your guard and simply rent to any Tom, Dick and Harry. Here are 10 things to think about when choosing your potential tenant: 1. The don’t like at firs
The Rise owners let down by shoddy work
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A buyer points out defects on a ceiling of The Rise condominium on Jalan SP Chelliah, Penang, to Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow today. (Bernama pic) GEORGE TOWN: Purchasers of units at The Rise condominium on Jalan SP Chelliah here had been waiting eagerly to mo
Expert calls for review of rent-to-own mechanism
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A property expert says global economic uncertainty made it doubtful that prices would recover soon. PETALING JAYA: A property expert has urged the government to review the rent-to-own (RTO) mechanism announced in the 2020 budget to prevent a situation in which
Are 30,000 people to face unemployment this year?
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To remain employed, employees have to upgrade their skills. In today’s competitive world, businesses which has been around for a very long time may not continue be around forever. The victims include Walmart, Toys R Us and a few famous hand phone brands. Whe
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Buyers want rent-to-own scheme to cover homes lower than RM300,000
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Under this rent-to-own scheme, the applicants can rent the property for up to five years. After the first year, they can have the option to purchase the house. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: The government has been urged to review the rent-to-own (RTO) scheme ann
My Home, My Story: Halim Osop, Top Online REN 2016 Winner | Property Stories
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Halim Bin Osop is the Central Region recipient of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) – PropertyGuru Top Online REN 2016.  The Tough Beginning  Life was not easy for me in the beginning. I was born in Ipoh, Perak and my parents had a total of
Mohd. Adib Aziz: I Almost Sold a Murder House! | Property Stories
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By Radin Ghazali Selling a Crime Scene Nothing can beat the feeling of selling your first property. Ask any agents and they will tell you that the feeling is priceless. As for Mohd. Adib Abd. Aziz, that wasn’t the case. He was relieved that his first transac
Good deals ahead for first time property buyers
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Developers and banks now modifying business model for affordable housing. (freepik.com pic) Banks should not simply lend and neither should buyers simply buy The fact is some of you prefer to spend your money on things other than property. This financial outlo
My Home, My Story: The Lessons Learnt | Property Stories
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 By Nilam Ghazali  Through PropertyGuru’s ‘My Home, My Story’, our readers share their ultimate deciding factor that determines the ‘Yay’ or ‘Nay’ of a property, as well as obstacles faced during purchasing those properties. Among the popular
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Your Guide to Choosing The Best Curtains For Your Home | Home & Living
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 Curtains are functional pieces of fabric that help a room keep out direct sunlight that may be too glaring, as well as maintaining a cool temperature. Apart from that, curtains also offer privacy and protection from curious eyes, and in some contexts, theyâ
Why you should start financial planning early
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Cultivate a saving and investment plan early. (rawpixel.com pic) When you start earning, it is very important that you begin a saving and investing program. The reason is that habits die hard and once you start spending more than you earn, trying to get out of
Why you should reconsider buying real estate
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Real estate may not be the ideal investment choice. For some, acquiring real estate is a sign of financial stability. Others consider it an excellent investment, thanks to its value appreciation. However, here are some facts that you need to consider before bu
We’ve not given extension of time for new housing schemes, says Zuraida
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Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin says her ministry is strict about not granting extension of time to housing developers. PUTRAJAYA: Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin says her ministry is very particular in grantin
Understand what drives property demand
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An influx of college students lead to a demand for rooms. There are many reasons why most of our graduates flock to the bigger cities after they have graduated. There are more job choices. Beyond choices, there are more opportunities to grow in their careers b
Top Retirement Developments in Klang Valley | Home & Living
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 Living in a huge home where the rooms are outnumbering the people in it? This is a common scenario for most older folks in Malaysia. They worked for decades to provide a good life for their young ones and hoping that the comfort of a huge home would suffice
Till Property Do Us Apart! | Property Stories
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By Radin Ghazali Marriage is often than not seen as ‘the adventure’ of one’s lifetime. Living and breathing literally in the same space or air as the other could be an unchartered territory for some. Many have adjusted well to the idea of a married life
These Images Will Make You Crave an Open Home Concept | Home & Living
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 Open home concepts are really nothing new. The term simply means that several main spaces in the home are joined together in one large and flowing space. Usually, the kitchen, dining and living rooms are combined in one large space whereas the bedrooms are
The Rise owners let down by shoddy work
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A buyer points out defects on a ceiling of The Rise condominium on Jalan SP Chelliah, Penang, to Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow today. (Bernama pic) GEORGE TOWN: Purchasers of units at The Rise condominium on Jalan SP Chelliah here had been waiting eagerly to mo
The Joys and Maladies of Property Buying
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Buying a property is usually the biggest decision anyone’s life, not only because of the implications that come with it; being grown up, mature and responsible; but also because of the amount of money that is spent on it. In fact, buying a property wi
Stunning Tips on How to Choose The Right Staircase For Your Home | Home & Living
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 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 home. Staircases are very versatile in terms of the materials they can be made of, which is why you can make sta