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Sunway Velocity welcomes new brands
Sunway VelocityIN its effort to elevate retail experiences, Sunway Velocity Mall welcomes international and premium designer names in high-end fashion, food and more.The arrival of globally acclaimed Sacoor Brothers, Coach, Lacoste, Braun Buffel, Une Olive En Provence and many other designer brands...
Reflections on home ownership
Starproperty.my Sdn Bhd assistant general manager Ernest Towle.By ERNEST TOWLEBUDGET 2018 was tabled in Parliament on Oct 27. For the budget, the government of the day has to weigh the costs and opportunity costs towards all that it intends to invest or not invest.Having a starting point and...
StarProperty.my November event highlights
Chance to win over RM7,000 in prizesDo you own a house? Do you intend to buy your own home in near future?What do you think the challenges are when it comes to home ownership?Tell us more by joining the StarProperty.my Buyers’ Sentiment Survey 2017 and stand a chance to win one of many...
The importance of having a will
By VIKTOR CHONGPETALING JAYA: Over 90% of eligible Malaysians do not have a will. However, the theory that the elderly person goes first does not apply anymore, said Rockwills Corporation Sdn Bhd senior estate planner Chong Mok Yong at the Malaysian Property Expo 2017 ( Mapex).“Most people...
Decorating your house with a small budget
By NG PAU LING pauline@thestar.com.myLONGING for a perfectly decorated home but you're on a tight budget?Here are six tips to help you deck the halls without breaking the bank.1. Plan before you startFirst, research and plan. Decide on the style you desire. Limiting the fashion focus could help...
Tricks to make your unit look spacious
By Sharmilah DeviyDo you seek to live large in a small dwelling?Some simple techniques to transform your small home into a spacious and comfortable house with a personalised touch. FlooringBe choosy in your flooring type. It is advisable to choose large-format designed tiles as lesser grout lines...
Different financing alternatives for your housing loan
If you are a Malaysian with low to middle income looking to buy your first house, PR1MA housing project could be the right fit for you. However, you will have to secure the right loan to buy your home.The PR1MA housing project is an initiative by the government to build houses at affordable prices...
Do's and Don’ts of Instagram for real estate agents
By Viktor ChongGENERATION Y’s coming of age suggests new markets for the avid real estate agents. With that knowledge, agents understand a need to connect to this generation by all means necessary. According to Wordstream, Instagram demographics mostly consists of users between the age of 18 and...
Do these 5 things after buying a house
Check that everything is in its place before moving in YOU have just become the proud owner of a house, and it's the first time your name is on the title of a property. Like any other new home owner, you want to shop for furniture and start with the renovation.But owning a home is a heavy...
Challenges For landlord and tenant
Contributed by Messrs & Partners founder Eunice Tan Mui LeeImportance of Tenancy Agreement TO procure the interest of the landlord and the tenant, a tenancy agreement will be signed between the two parties. A tenancy agreement is a contract which lays down all the mutually agreed terms and...