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Instant loan eligibility check facilitates loan approval
IQI partners with Finology to improve loan application process By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myPETALING JAYA: IQI Global has formalised a deal with Finology Sdn Bhd to use its instant loan eligibility check system for property buyers via their product Loanplus. The signing of the...
41,999 units of residential overhang if include serviced apartment and Soho, says Rahim & Co
BY NG PAU LINGPETALING JAYA: The residential overhang in Malaysia was at the “worrying” level, said Rahim & Co executive chairman Tan Sri Abdul Rahim Abdul Rahman in the Rahim & Co Seminar 2018 themed “The Malaysian Property Market: Where Are We Heading Post-GE 14?”As announced by the...
Post Budget 2019: Opportunity to leverage on the competency of the private sector
By Aisyah SuwardiDamansara MP Tony Pua.The Budget 2019 that was recently tabled by the Pakatan Harapan government has garnered mixed reactions amongst the public. Regardless, Damansara MP Tony Pua pointed out that the budget has shown that the government is taking the opportunity to collaborate...
Sunway Velocity Mall wins Malaysia Property Award 2018
KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway Velocity Mall was recently awarded the FIABCI Malaysia Property Award 2018 under the Retail Category.The Malaysia Property Award honours developments that display excellence in all aspects of their creations.Judged over seven months by an independent panel of experts, the...
Musings about the Budget 2019
Contributed by IQI Group property investment coach Sean LeeWith the much-expected Budget 2019 announcement last Friday, its effects will be felt on the property market, directly or indirectly in the months to come. Let me share my thoughts on some of the items that were announced in last week’s...
Being a landlord for the first time? Top tips for you to learn (Part 2)
Original Chinese article by Lee Yan LiTranslated by Ng Pau Ling Being a landlord involves lots of responsibilities. To succeed in property investment with high rental yield, a landlord must learn the obligations and details of the renting process.Part 1 of the article had explained about the...
Mandatory SIA on middle to low-cost developments soon, said KPKT deputy minister
By Aisyah Suwardi (From left) Gamuda Land executive director Datuk Haji Abdul Sahak bin Safi, KPKT deputy minister YBM Senator Datuk Raja Kamarul BahrinShah Ibni Raja Ahmad Baharuddin Shah, Gamuda Bhd deputy group managing director Mohammed Rashdanbin Mohd Yusof (Danny), Gamuda IBS general manager...
Common sense approach to property management
Contributed by John TanThe current slowdown of the property market has resulted in the stagnant prices of houses, ushering in a prolonged buyer’s market. In this condition, what are the practical steps to create a healthy demand for your investment properties, either for rental or for sales...
Being a landlord for the first time? Top tips for you to learn (Part 1)
Original Chinese article by LEE YAN LITranslated by NG PAU LINGRenting out your property to repay the mortgage is the easiest way to gain profit from your real estate investment.However, being a landlord involves lots of responsibilities. Therefore, you must learn the obligations and details as a...
Is now a good time to upgrade? Things to consider when moving up the property ladder
Much to consider when planning to move up the property ladderBy NG PAU LINGYOU’RE not the only one planning to move up the property ladder. In the first half of 2018, upgrader buyers make up the second largest group in the primary market at 32%, compared with first-time buyers who account for...