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A good time to take advantage of the property market
With the HOC and other packages coming into play, homebuyers have a better choiceBy Vigneswar Rajasurian vignes@thestar.com.myThe Covid-19 pandemic has created a new environment that is advantageous to potential homebuyers, but only if they are willing to commit to the purchase. From the...
Better bend than break
Legalising booking fees collection might be the way forwardContributed by Chang Kim LoongIt is illegal to collect booking fees despite that it is a common practice.For many naive and unwary purchasers, signing a booking pro-forma with a housing developer or its agent or lawyer and paying a sum of...
The sensible appeal of dual-key units and city living
Vista Sentul Residences entice with freehold living in a matured town at attainable prices.Vista Sentul Residences by Platinum Victory.SENTUL's often forgotten legacy as a historic railway town can be traced back to 1905, serving as the nation's premier hub for the repair for locomotives. The...
A hole-in-one
Golf-course living in Ion Forte Green City blends heritage and modernism.Ion Forte Green City golf-course living at a bargain.IN the world of golf, a hole-in-one is used to describe a perfect shot when one drives the ball from the tee into the hole within a single stroke. The expression is also...
Sabah’s Lok Kawi Set For New SUDC Project
KOTA KINABALU: A new residential project by Sabah Urban Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (SUDC) is set to develop the Lok Gawi township further.The affordable housing project, named Seri Sutera, has a gross development value (GDV) of RM66.7 mil.The project is a smart partnership between SUDC and...
SP Setia opens world’s first solar-powered hybrid hub
The senior management team of SP Setia at the official launch. From left are Saw, Ong, Khor and Koe.SETIA ALAM: Stretching across 3.2 acres of land, D’Network is a realisation of SP Setia’s vision to build a green and sustainable hub, which runs effectively on solar power.As the world’s first...
Economic story of the current housing market webinar on Sept 19
Properties that are not overpriced and located in good locations with good access are still in the radar of potential homebuyers.The things that are holding homebuyers back are either that their incomes have been affected by the current economic downturn or the fear that their incomes might be...
Offices that can adapt to new norms have better prospects
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the property market forever, and the office sub-sector is among the most affected. While there are glimmers of hope for residential and industrial properties, the office sub-sector has over the years already been experiencing an oversupply.
Sheng Tai International lends a helping hand
Property developer Sheng Tai International Sdn Bhd is doing its part to help re-energise the economy with the recent unveiling of a RM10mil fund to support the growth of the franchise industry in Malaysia. The fund is accessible to the entire franchise community who are members of the Malaysian...
Water woes: Condo living gains more appeal
By Nalina Suria Ravi nalina@mystar.com.myHaving no water after soaping up can be frustratingThe recent water disruption in Kuala Lumpur has left many frustrated residents, particularly those who were forced to live without water for several days.Many of the affected were people living in a landed...