By Vigneswar RajasurianThe Malaysian residential rental market experienced an increase in demand and supply despite the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent movement control order (MCO) periods, which had been expected to dampen sentiments.Instead, rental platform Speedhome saw demand for rental...

By Harpreet GillThe Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the real estate market in more ways than one. The subsequent movement control order (MCO) and conditional and recovery periods have added to the challenges faced by property industry alongside the economic downturn.Despite all these setbacks, the...

LBS Bina Group Bhd (LBS) has revised its sales target to RM1bil for the financial year 2020, from RM1.6bil announced in January, but is confident of overachieving their new target.Taking the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic into account, group managing director Tan Sri Lim Hock San said LBS was...

By Anupreya Sharma Even as Malaysia slowly shifts back into gear in the age of the new norm, we have to be vigilant and take the necessary precautions to ensure a new spike Covid-19 cases doesn’t happen. Since we spend most of our time at home, we need to make sure it is virus-free. Here are a...

By Viktor ChongMalaysia, unlike its Western counterparts, enjoys relatively stable and hot weather throughout the year, making a swimming pool an excellent addition to any property. Market transactions have also shown that having a pool alongside your home will raise its value. But is it truly all...

By Vigneswar RajasurianThe dangers of a fire in our homes or offices should not be taken lightly. According to statistics from the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, billions of ringgit worth of properties are destroyed in fire-related incidents every year. There is much news on a variety of...

By Anupreya SharmaHaving an extra room is often viewed as a luxury many do not possess. But when the room lacks purpose, it becomes more of a curse than a blessing. The spare rooms are often turned into storerooms. These are the doors we close when people come over to prevent them from seeing a...

ARA DAMANSARA: The Covid-19 outbreak has created an unprecedented dampener on market transactions since face-to-face interaction is not encouraged.To overcome this issue, Sime Darby Property Bhd came up with various online campaigns to supplement the sales effort, and it has since garnered more...

KUALA LUMPUR: Effects of the Covid-19 has been far-reaching in the property market, especially in the industrial segment. Stakeholders are expected to practise more caution in formulating their plans as they navigate through this challenging operating environment.“For larger industrial park...

By Vigneswar RajasurianWainscoting may sound peculiar but merely refers to panelling, typically made of wood, that lines the interior walls of a home. Homeowners seeking to add a touch of luxury and elegance to a living space increasingly turn to wainscoting as opposed to mere wallpaper or painted...