Goh (seated), seen here with a PCOM employee, says the interest in smart homes and buildings has gained momentum as contemporary lifestyles demand greater efficiency and comfort.Imagine a home that turns on the lights and air-con when you walk into a room, draws the curtains when nobody’s home...

By: DALJIT DHESI  PETALING JAYA: There are growing calls for Bank Negara to look into easing the stringent lending policy, especially for first-time house buyers in an effort to reduce the rising number of unsold properties in the country.While the broad cooling or macro-prudential measures...

SUNWAY Grand Sdn Bhd’s Sunway Cassia project in Penang stands a cut above the rest when it comes to facilities.Sitting on a 23.12-acre freehold land in Batu Maung, the project which consist of three-storey and two-storey terrace homes, comes with fully landscaped gardens with six thematic designs...

Picture perfect: An artist’s impression of the bridge located at the Ruby 2 and Pearl properties in Darulaman Perdana, Kedah.BDB Land Sdn Bhd will promote its 239 units of guarded landed properties to be developed in Sungai Petani, Kedah, at the forthcoming Star Property Fair 2015 in Queensbay...

BY KATHLEEN MICHAELIn the pipeline: An artist’s impression of the mixed development project in i-City. The winning participant’s design will be used to build the development’s facade.DESIGN students now have a chance to see their work becoming part of the landscape of i-City’s township in...

Get unconventional! Incorporate raw finish for your interiors.BY VIKNESH ASHLEY CLARENCEThis simple powder room employs an industrial finish, resulting in an eco-effect without breaking the bank. ID and photo by INNOFLOOR.Once home owners have purchased a property, the next step is to focus on its...

THE latest project from United Malayan Land Bhd (UMLand) aims to be in a league of its own.Developed by UMLand subsidiary company, Bangi Heights Development Sdn Bhd, Apartment Putra 1 is a 3.6ha development with a low-density set-up and has its own garden enclave.It is located within the Bandar...

BY LOANSTREET.COM.MYIn the vast field of investment options, property investment is traditionally perceived as safe and long-term. However, within this sphere itself, there exist two different worlds: residential and commercial property. While housing is a generally safe investment, wading into the...

Thoughtfully designed: The stylish dining area of Pearl Residences.WITH beautiful sandy beaches on one side, lush rolling hills on the other, and vibrant attractions scattered all around, life in Batu Ferringhi, Penang, can feel like an unending holiday.But one does not have to be a traveller to...

BY YASMIN AHMAD KAMILNew township in the works: Azmin (front row, right), Liew (front row, second from right) and Iskandar (front row, third from right) viewing Eco World’s scale model at the Eco World Gallery @ Eco Majestic in Semenyih on Saturday.ESTABLISHED developer Eco World Development...