The property market, not unlike most markets, is inexorably pegged to the Malaysian and global economies. With the world, or most of it, deeply affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, a recession on a holistic scale is expected. However, it remains to be seen if this artificially induced recession shall...

By Nur Fairuza SyahiraWith today's demands for electricity to drive the many commercial and residential needs, the sight of high tension towers has become commonplace. But how many people are willing to live in close proximity to these high-voltage power lines? Following up on StarProperty's...

By Vigneswar RajasurianStarting a real estate agency in Malaysia may be daunting for most real estate agents given the need to comply with various rules and regulations being a part of the process.Coupled with the challenges of managing one’s own business, perhaps venturing into starting one’s...

Selling your property is not rocket science, but the right technique often determines the making or breaking of a sale. Anyone knows the usual thumb rule to make the house presentable for your buyer. But that is a grey area, considering that every aspect of the property can be enhanced to make it...

By Nur Fairuza SyahiraOwning a home is everyone’s dream. In addition to a beautiful and comfortable home, its location is one of the most important reasons for its selection.  However, if a home is located near or adjacent a graveyard, would you still want to buy it? There are reasons why...

By Nur Fairuza SyahiraHaving a comfortable space in a home is a great satisfaction for every homeowner. But with the size of houses and apartments becoming smaller, compact designs will become more mainstream than before.For people who love cook and for those who are cooking for themselves during...

Buying a house usually requires us to apply for a loan. And it goes without saying that people often choose their loan under two sets of criteria—low interest rate and shorter loan tenure.The importance of a lower interest rate is self-explanatory, while the length of your loan tenure determines...

Platinum Victory’s PV9 Residences has all the right ingredients for a brilliant lifestyleAn artist impression of PV9 Residences.They say home is where the heart is. But what makes a home a brilliant one? Being well-connected, private and yet eternally lively, PV9 Residences (PV9) certainly paves...

Every cloud has a silver liningBy Vigneswar Rajasurian vignes@thestar.com.myNews is rife about the impact of the pandemic on businesses, and the real estate industry is no exception. Although it’s far from business as usual, real estate activities have shifted into low gear with many property...

Property developers shore up their relief efforts to battle the Covid-19 contagionBy Joseph Wong josephwong@thestar.com.mySP Setia’s charity arm SP Setia Foundation donated RM500,000 worth of medical equipment and supplies.The movement control order (MCO) has been pushed back to April 28 to date...