PETALING JAYA: With Malaysia having the potential to grow in the tourism sector, LivingSpaces founder Ikhram Merican said owners could capitalise on this opportunity by converting their homes into homestays.“Malaysia is the thirteenth most visited country in the world, we are only scratching the...

By THEAN LEE CHENGCagamas Bhd president and CEO Datuk Chung Chee Leong said: “I am not against crowdfunding. It can benefit some people and there is space for this form of funding. “But the buyer must know that they are going into an investment scheme and are not actually buying a...

Contributed by CompareHero.mySo you have a vacant room or a spare property to rent out. The question is, how do you make them more appealing to potential tenants and subsequently generate extra income? On paper, it might look easy — post an ad online, set an affordable price, and wait for the...

The MOU signing between Marriott International Hotel Development Asia-Pacific vice president Peter Gassner (left) with Runnymede Group chairman Tan Sri Datuk Mohd Sheriff bin Mohd Kassim (right).PENANG: Runnymede Group of Companies and Ritz Carlton recently signed a landmark memorandum of...

Our panel of experts with over 100 years of cumulative real estate experience will share their thoughts and ideas on how to navigate through these uncertain times.By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myWith Malaysia under new management, all eyes are on the Pakatan government and the direction...

(From left) Leader of Wandsworth Council Cllr Ravi Govindia, Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC) ceo Simon Murphy, Minister For London Jo Johnson MP, BPSDC chairman Datuk Wong and BPSDC director Richard Ng Picture by Ben Stevens / i-ImagesARA DAMANSARA - Battersea Power Station site...

By Megann Teoh Over the past few years, Johor has been the focus of many property developers due to its strategic location and support from the state government. As with other parts of the country, affordable housing is very much in demand by locals and Johor is no different as developers create...

PETALING JAYA: Oasis International School recently celebrated their official launch with a Public Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held at the school campus. The school offers a new option for U.S education in the Klang Valley.Department of Selangor Private Education unit head Mohmad Nazer, Oasis...

By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myPETALING JAYA: The Vivahomes Integrity Award has returned to recognise real estate agents that practise ethical values in their business transactions, done in collaboration with StarProperty.The award was hosted at Menara Star recently where winners are...

Contributed by Henry Butcher Retail managing director Tan Hai HsinDuring the period of retail oversupply, we often heard from developers who proposed the idea of specialised retail centres to differentiate themselves from other common, ordinary, boring or cut and paste shopping centres in...