Contributed by Anders OngMOST people know we can get a loan from the bank to finance the property with a 90% margin or up to 100% for government staff or in some schemes for first-time homebuyers.How do we get the loan or cash for the 10% downpayment if we are only eligible for a 90% loan? These...

By Ng Pau Ling pauline@thestar.com.myWith a balanced mix of property and infrastructure developments, the industrial segment has benefited from Shah Alam’s growth, particularly its excellent access to seaports and airports within 30 to 45 minutes.However, Area Management Sdn Bhd chairman Datuk...

By Ng Pau Ling pauline@thestar.com.myShah Alam is one of the preferred housing locations for Malays because there are vast tracts of Malay Reserved Land and the city is equipped with various Muslim-friendly facilities such as Islamic Montessori schools.Zuraidah Ibrahim from Starhill Real Estate...

Traits of Shah AlamIdeal landed propertyOwner-occupied areaLess flashy than neighbouring townships but an excellent place to live inSuitable for familiesHigh-rises adequate to generate rental income but not landed propertiesStable capital appreciationA well-planned modern cityLow population...

By LEE YAN LI lylee@thestar.com.myKnown as the city of roundabouts, Shah Alam’s connectivity has its own distinct identity.While the main road arteries from Section 1 to Section 25 are connected by 18 main roundabouts, locals or visitors would encounter smaller traffic circles dotted along...

Contributed by Stephen ChinTHE purpose of Environology (formerly known as Feng Shui) is to find or construct a property that benefits the occupants. In residential properties, the priority is to create an environment that is harmonious and peaceful. The focus for commercial and industrial...

Compiled by: Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.myAsk Me Anything is a platform for readers to ask about all things property. If you have any inquiries, key in your questions at bit.ly/AskMeAnythingProperty.Messrs Eunice Tan & Partners founder Eunice Tan answers readers’ queries regarding...

Contributed by Tan Hai HsinA customer is buying through one of the various online shopping platforms.MALAYSIA shopping centres are dying! This has been said by many in the past two years, including real estate professionals and the general public. According to them, online retailing will replace...

Contributed by Zoë Moraes from CompareHero.myMANY homeowners enjoy fixing up their houses to make it more comfortable to live in, as well as increasing the value of the house. However, renovations can be costly, and many feel a bank loan might be the most suitable form of financing home...

Compiled by: Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.myAsk Me Anything is a platform for all readers to ask about all things property. If you have any inquiries, key in your questions http://bit.ly/AskMeAnythingProperty .As ancient Chinese discipline that exists for thousands of years, Feng Shui...