Teo taking queries during the question and answer session.KUALA LUMPUR: It was an evening of networking and knowledge sharing for members of the KL & Selangor Property Investor Club, whose 2020 meeting was held at Cyberhub, Menara Star last week.Speakers from various property backgrounds were...

Property is the equivalent of a long term investment, and we, as house owners should be interested in maximising our capital gains or rental yields. But what are the factors that affect these values?1/ Tourist attractionsTheme parks, idyllic beaches and other nearby tourist points of interest...

Township developer LBS Bina Group Bhd (LBS), in announcing its 2020 sales target of RM1.6bil, is planning to launch 5,496 units of homes this year. Eleven new launches, which has an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM2.32bil, will be built in seven locations, says LBS group managing...

By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myCrime prevention is not an endeavour that the police force has to tackle alone. Fascinatingly, crime can also be encouraged and discouraged by the design of a township or development. Hence, a safety-conscious house buyer should always ensure that the...

It is an exciting moment of your life to receive the keys to your home. But the hurdle isn’t over, not when there are things to be done, especially during the defect liability period where faults and defects are discovered and hopefully, are repaired. Defects that are easily spotted shouldn’t...

Earth, a positive aspect for the property industry, will be the dominant elementBy Joseph Wong and Viktor ChongWith the rat displacing the boar as the new Chinese Zodiac animal, its influence is expected to be generally positive for the property sector. Year 2020 itself, despite being the year of...

Location reemerges as the prime decision makerBy Kevin Khye-Ming Eichenberger kevin.eichenberger@thestar.com.myEvery year, StarProperty collates the thoughts of our readers and visitors to our events to better inform investors, negotiators, developers, and other parties with a stake or interest in...

By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myYear 2020 opens its doors as 2019 leaves us behind, promising a world of opportunities and challenges ahead, especially with regards to the property market. Stepping into January, we are aware that Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and with it,...

New buildings will be trimmer, more cost-effective and environmentally friendlyBy Kevin Khye-Ming Eichenberger kevin.eichenberger@thestar.com.myThe rainforest-like landscaping at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital infuses the building with natural sights, sounds, and scents.The buildings of the near future...

Property market remains sluggish with spurts of growth in the industrial sectorBy Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myYear 2019 winds down after another challenging year for the property market, and the outlook for 2020 is nebulous at best. The property overhang issue is unresolved, and the...