Contributed by Lai Chee HoeSince the decision involves a development area which falls within the Selangor jurisdiction, I thought it is good to draw a comparison to the pre-weightage era in Selangor.In a circular issued by the PTG of Selangor, there are two different methods in assigning share...

I agree with the Court of Appeal that only a management corporation can rely on Section 60(3)(b) SMA 2013 and not a JMB (joint management body) in implementing different rates of charges.

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During the old times, the rich and affluent would ride in helicopters to survey land prospects from their prestigious heights. The poor can only imagine the shape and contour of the land through illustrated maps and take for granted that the information is true.Now, the advent of technology is...

(From left) Gamuda Land marketing and sales executive director Lillian Lung Hian Li and chief operating officer Aw Sei Cheh, Maybank Real Estate Ventures managing director Sally Lye, Ngan and Gamuda Land finance general manager David Ng Kit Cheong pose for a photo.PETALING JAYA: Gamuda Land had...

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Becoming a landlord isn’t easy, especially in Malaysia, where policies are friendlier towards the tenant. And it is a rite of passage for every fledgeling landlord to experience, once in a while, a tenant from hell. It is a learning process, and ultimately, we master the art of weeding out such...

(From left) Kristine and Chung observing Doss, Yap, Mohd Hadzmir, Wong, Teh, Ng, Zulkurnain and Mohd Haizi jointly cutting the ribbon at the officiating ceremony.PUCHONG: The newly-opened Bandar Puteri Puchong Interchange along Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong (LDP) will improve accessibility and ease...

By Kevin EichenbergerA leak could happen beneath the roof tiles, on balconies, and more often, in bathrooms where the most common culprit is a leaking hand bidet.Photo by Isiah Gibson on Unsplash.If your leak is coming from the roof, you’re likely better off calling a professional, but the...

For the average individuals, a house may be the most significant investment, and it will either reward them or exist as a millstone around their necks. Various factors will influence the value of your house, whether it be capital appreciation, tenancy rate or rental yield. Here are a few points to...