Survey respondents consider pricing first and security second as top deciding factorsBy Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.myGOOD news for developers and the property market: the majority of the 3,000 respondents in the latest StarProperty.my Buyers’ Sentiment Survey are keen to make a purchase...

Contributed by: Environology dot com Sdn Bhd director and consultant Stephen ChinThe year 2018 has been tumultuous for Malaysia and the world. I am often surprised by people complaining about how Malaysia has not improved even after a new government change in May.First, it’s only been six months...

Contributed by Prof. Joe Choo (Feng Shui Consultant, Public Speaker, Trainer & Author)From the Feng Shui perspective, below is the essential information for the property industry in 2019.Year Stem: Yin Earth(己)Year Root: Yin Water (亥)Sound Consonant: WoodYear Gua: 8 (Earth)Hexagram: IOOIII (Gua...

Good take-up of existing projects is a prompt for the new projectPETALING JAYA: Residensi Platinum Teratai is targeted to be launched in January 2019. Located on Jalan Langkawi Setapak, Residensi Platinum Teratai has a GDV of RM 360 mil.On-going/existing projects:Platinum Splendour Residensi...

By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myTeh explaining some of the water purification processes.When there is water, there is life. Supporting this adage, some of the earliest civilisations started alongside rivers or the beach. Our technological advancements has allowed us to build our homes far...

Compiled by: Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.my & Aiza Akmaliah akma@mystar.com.myAsk Me Anything is a platform for readers to ask about all things property. If you have any inquiries, key in your questions at bit.ly/AskMeAnythingProperty.Total Realty head of marketing Dr. Kho Chng Guan...

Discussing the benefits and downsides of buying a propertyContributed by CompareHero.myTo buy or not to buy, that is the question. Purchasing a property is not an easy decision to make as it requires long-term financial commitment upon acquiring the property. The process involves a significant...

2018 property market roundups and outlook for 2019Contributed by Khalil AdisThe 10th of May was a watershed moment in Malaysia as it marked the first change of government in the country’s history.Since 1957, Malaysia was previously under the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, however, the high cost...

PETALING JAYA: Sime Darby Property's Cantara Residences in Ara Damansara attracted more than 200 purchasers during the launching of its new units, recently.During the launch of the new units of Cantara ResidencesSime Darby Property chief marketing and sales officer Gerard Yuen said, “We are...

Cities decline if not planned holistically and diversified in a proactive manner - ArupBy Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.myThe disruption of digital technology has brought a new wave of changes to communities, towns and cities. How are we going to manoeuvre through massive traffic jams that...