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So, do you know the developer?
Have you ever spent a long time queuing – as much as several hours, in fact – just to get a taste of a famous restaurant or a Michelin-starred chef's dishes? And you gladly pay quite a bit more for that exquisite taste, even if it is just something as simple as say crabmeat omelette in the...
Hidden expenses after you get your keys
By Joseph Wong josephwong@thestar.com.mySo you finally receive the keys to your dream home but are you ready for the hidden expenses that come with new homes? Everyone knows that banks will be the first one to hit buyers with the full loan instalment once the delivery of vacant possession (VP) is...
Sunway Property acquires Wangsa Maju site for RM36.97mil
Artist impression of Sunway Avila, sited 200m from the newly acquired parcel of land.KUALA LUMPUR: Master community developer Sunway Property recently acquired a parcel of freehold land measuring 3.7 acres in Wangsa Maju for RM36.97 mil for a proposed residential development.Located 550m from the...
Top five tips when selling your house
Selling your house on the secondary market isn’t rocket science. For some, it is merely a matter of placing it on the market and waiting for house buyers to come knocking. But what happens if your house has been up on the market for quite awhile. Financial constraints may require you to...
Budget 2020 paves way for foreign property ownership
The unveiling of Budget 2020 has brought about mixed reactions from the people. It is common for some to lean on the dark side of pessimism while others foresee a positive light on the horizon. Speculation is rife as many scramble to determine its macroscopic impact, and tacitly, the ripple effects...
Thematic townships to attract foreign house buyers?
By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myIt is no secret that Malaysian policymakers are interested in attracting foreign property investment, especially with the market in a glut. With the Budget 2020 nudging the nation towards that direction, the intention is undeniable.According to Chur...
Increase in redundancy will impact property industry
By Joseph Wong josephwong@thestar.com.my(From left) Star Media Group business editor Jagdev Singh, Syarikat Ong managing partner Agnes Wong, Soh, Yau and Tan answering questions at the forum.KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s push for digitisation with Budget 2020, on one hand, will accelerate...
Building a new Mont’ Kiara in Kepong
Anwar (right) and Yap posing next to a scale model of Kiara Bay.KUALA LUMPUR: UEM Sunrise Bhd is bravely making its own path off the beaten track that many developers are following. Instead of trudging on to build more affordable homes like many others within Kepong, the proven township developer...
Gamuda Land launches One App for better customer experience
(From left) Gamuda Land marketing and sales executive director Lillian Lung, CEO Ngan Chee Meng, Aw and finance general manager David Ng showing the new app on their mobiles.PETALING JAYA: Township developer Gamuda Land today launched The One App, a mobile application to give their purchasers a...
Making value out of haunted properties
As the eve of Halloween swiftly approaches, even a topic as benign and deceptively tame as property can hide an uncomfortable chill. Homeowners, especially those who live in houses bought from the secondary market, may not know the history of their houses. Perhaps, the bricks and foundations that...