Pandemic creates a reset that will challenge the real estate industryBy Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myThe Malaysian property market is experiencing an unprecedented conundrum. With the overhang problem largely unsolved, now comes a pandemic that threatens to cripple not only the local...

OSK celebrates five decades of prominence in the property landscapeOSK Property continues to grow and flourish, their development and investment presence spanning across Peninsular Malaysia with a nascent project in Melbourne, Australia. This remarkable foundation is built on the tried-and-true...

Now that everyone is at home with the movement control order (MCO) in place, it is far more imperative that you have a proper fire drill for your family. This is more vital for those living in high-rise residential units.

By Vigneswar RajasurianEvery year one-stop omnichannel StarProperty pays homage to the nation’s premier property agents and agencies in recognition of their hard work and achievements.As the preparations for this year’s StarProperty Awards: Real Estate, fondly known as SREA, is underway, here...

By Vigneswar RajasurianThe movement control order (MCO) initiated to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic has restricted the number of Malaysians going to work to a trickle.Only those who provide ‘essential services’ were allowed to continue to function as normal as they can, given the...

There are many side-incomes that you can derive from your short-stay rental venture. Simply said, you can make money out of anything as long as you bring value to the table. Here are a few tricks that you can do to monetise your short-stay rental unit further1/ Collaborate with pet hotels or...

By Vigneswar RajasurianWith ample time at home due to the movement control order (MCO), it’s a great time for Malaysians to start learning to cook or to try out new recipes.It’s no wonder the previous article on Top Five Quick And Tasty One-Pot Meals was a hit with readers. As such, here are...

For many new small-time property investors, deciding to own their second home for investment purposes could well burn their fingers if they do not do their due diligence. Many listen to property investment myths and fall into a trap that is hard to free themselves from.

Being a landlord entails more than just the act of collecting rents. A landlord is, in fact, much like a businessman, and like most business, you want to ensure that your property is paying for itself. In a property investor term, that would mean having an excellent rental yield.But what is an...

It is unfortunately not unusual for unscrupulous individuals and groups to take advantage of situations like the current Covid-19 outbreak to cheat or steal from people who are already living in fear. From the fake face masks scam, which has tricked many unsuspecting buyers, comes deadlier scams....