By Ivan Chan cphchambers@gmail.com A typical transaction for a sub-sale and purchase agreement (SPA) of an immovable property (whether a landed property or strata titled property) in the secondary market is normally divided into three stages:The pre-SPA stage;The formation of the SPA stage;The...

By Sharmilah DeviyWhen it comes to successes in life, career is always an important factor, if not the most important one. StarProperty.my interviewed OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd chief executive officer Ong Eng Bin, who shared his take on how to achieve distinction in one’s career and his advice to...

By Shalini Katessanshalini@mystar.com.myWow developments are iconic residential developments that inspire our imagination with elegant and astonishing architectural elements.These developments are unbelievable using the latest technology systems.Has one ever pondered about beyond belief creations...

BÖN Estates raises the real estate bar by going beyond shell and core with their homesGoh believes that the practice of meritocracy and open discussion is well-received by the members of his organisation.BÖN, a tibetan culture that celebrates unity of the five core elements of life – fire,...

Design and space solutions are weaved into The EstateThe resort-themed landscape offers multiple opportunities to relax and reflect with luxury cabanas, a tea garden and a sky deck at each tower.AS the hectic pace of urbanisation continues to take a toll on our work and private lives, homebuyers...

// // // Principal of Propedia Consultancy Sr Vicky How insists that the lack of understanding towards property buying is acting as a huge stumbling block for the younger generation to venture into the business of property investing.The jargons and terminologies may give people the impression that...

BY SHARMILAH DEVIYOng will be talking on ‘Rising to the Top of My Career‘ at Menara Star on July 15.WHILE there might be many self-help books out there providing tips on climbing the corporate ladder, the most important lesson to learn is that there are no shortcuts to success.“No matter how...

Factors that determine the value of retail offeringsBy Vicky HowWith the evolving retailers moving into online marketing, the behaviour of consumers has changed drastically over a brief period of time. Rather than expanding the number of branches, many retailers have now shrunk down the retail...

By Jonathan Roberts (jonathan@thestar.com.my)Affin Hwang Asset Management head of equity strategies and advisory Gan Eng Peng.Property commentators have opposing views when it comes to the direction of the Malaysian real estate market.As such, should young Malaysians go all out to invest in their...

By Jonathan Roberts (jonathan@thestar.com.my)verylongrun.com founder and independent certified financial planner, Julian Ng“Buy your first home as soon as possible, do not wait until it is too late” is an advice we commonly receive from well-meaning elderlies. The notion that renters are...