4 ways to brighten up your home office
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Choosing the right location in your home is key. (Pixabay pic) The pandemic has forced most people to work from home, but many employees only have makeshift home offices that are not designed to be used over an extended period. Luckily, there are steps you can
The ‘tube houses’ of bustling, congested Hanoi
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A street vendor walking past narrow residential houses, known as ‘nha ong’ in Vietnamese or ‘tube houses’, in an urban area of Hanoi. (AFP pic) HANOI: Tall, thin and brightly coloured, Hanoi’s “tube houses” dominate the city’s streets as nine m
5 ways to boost your rental property’s appeal
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The key to maintaining your property’s rental value is to always keep it in excellent condition, even between tenancies. Whether you have one or 10 rental properties, you need to make sure that the income generated is enough to cover the mortgage. But even
2021’s property market primed for investors
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Despite the pandemic breakout, many investors made advances on their property portfolios in 2020. A recent analysis by MyProperty Data showed that investor transactions had increased by 38%, with investor transactions comprising 82% of all completed transactio
Vacancies up, rents down, in the crowded office market
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With the rise in supply and unstable demand, the vacancy rate is expected to increase for office buildings. A rise in vacancies and drop in rents are the problems that will continue to plague owners of office buildings in the Klang Valley in the months ahead,
3 reasons why that light bulb is flickering
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A bulb that constantly flickers can be dangerous. (Pixabay pic) Flickering light bulbs are a common household problem. Luckily, in most instances, there is an easy fix. Here are some reasons that light bulbs flicker and how to fix them. 1. Bulb type Some bulb
Parking spot at Hong Kong’s luxury condo sells for US$1.3 mil
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City’s luxury property market has recovered from political upheaval and Covid-19 outbreak. (Facebook pic/Homewise Realty) HONG KONG: A single car parking space has been sold for a whopping US$1.3 million at a luxury Hong Kong apartment complex, local media
Kitchens: how to maximise the heart of the home
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Cook up a storm in this stylish kitchen in Tropicana Avenue, Petaling Jaya. (Icon Factory pic) If you have a small kitchen, it can be difficult to find space to make your favourite dishes. But with good design, it is possible to maximise your cabinet and count
5 mistakes to avoid when refinancing your home
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Although there is no limit, it’s not advisable to refinance your home often. (Rawpixel pic) For those of you looking to reorganise your finances, refinancing is a great option as it helps give you more control over your monthly commitments. Cash-out refinanc
