Mont’ Kiara, enclave for expatriates
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With easy connectivity to the centre of Kuala Lumpur and other suburbs and townships, Mont’ Kiara has become a hot spot for expatriates. (Pic courtesy of Property Advisor) Located in the constituency of Segambut, Mont Kiara, often styled as Mont’ Kiara, is
Lockdown has changed what home-buyers want in a property
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After several months in self-isolation, a majority of potential home-movers want to have a bigger garden in their next home, or at least have access to one. (Rawpixel pic) LONDON: After spending more time than expected at home these past few months, a growing
Housing market still volatile, but warehouses are booming
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As with most sectors of the economy, the property market was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. PETALING JAYA: A property expert says supply for domestic property is expected to rise but demand will fall, causing the real estate market to remain “very volati
Remodelling your home? These apps can help
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E-commerce platform Etsy has recently added augmented reality functionality to its app. © Image Courtesy of Etsy Months of lockdown have offered many the opportunity to reflect on how to improve the aesthetics of their homes. As multiple furniture and home re
Johor records highest property overhang in Q12020
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According to the National Property Information Centre, Johor has the highest number of unsold completed properties in the country. PUTRAJAYA: According to the latest property market transaction data for 2019 to Q12020 by the National Property Information Centr
Keeping the home safe while the family goes out to play
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Make sure there are no leaky pipes or taps before leaving the house. (Rawpixel pic) Some habits can be hard to break, such as switching off the lights when the room is not in use or forgetting to switch off the appliances. This can be dangerous if the family i
How big data is benefitting the real estate industry
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Big data can help experts spot trends and foretell when these trends may reoccur and what to expect in unexpected circumstances. (Rawpixel pic) Data fuels the hyperconnected world of today with every search, click, scroll, swipe and “like” tracked to seaml
Why millennials must know that loan compression is a scam
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Self-appointed property gurus are luring young homebuyers with promises of fast money. (Pixabay pic) Investing in real estate has become a popular means of diversifying one’s investment portfolio. Largely illiquid, real estate is generally considered a defen
Time to improve affordability, not build more affordable homes
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Many of those in the B40 and M40 groups still cannot afford to buy a home. Concerns over affordable housing costs rising disproportionately to household incomes has been gaining traction among developers, buyers and policymakers in Malaysia of late. Recently,
