With the release of Malaysia’s new financial plan came some questions, so we solicited an economist to get his thoughts on Budget 2019."A growth-centric, austerity-driven, and people-focused budget"– Shan Saeed (Chief Economist of IQI Global)Shan Saeed, Chief Economist for IQI Global – a real...

PETALING JAYA: Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng is tabling Budget 2019 in Parliament, the first federal budget by the Pakatan Harapan government.The tabling of the Supply Bill (Budget) 2019 will commence before Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof, and will be debated by the Members of...

By Kevin EichenbergerScammers are targeting the most hard-pressed among us with rental listings rapid-fired onto multiple property platforms, legitimate-looking tenancy agreements, and shady tactics to avoid detection.The usual choice of target is perhaps the most telling characteristic of the...

By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.my(from left) Pride Studio Sdn Bhd designer Patrick Chin, Lim, Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers president Mohamad Faisal Ghazali and Pride Studio Sdn Bhd designer Mike Saw.The Home Design and Interior Exhibition (HOMEDEC) returns this year in Kuala...

By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myA house is not merely a shelter. It is a place that makes us feel safe, either physically or psychologically. From the vigilant eyes of cameras, down to the stoic security personnel that dutifully perform their rounds, security keeps our loved ones safe,...

Contributed by AkzoNobelphoto: AkzoNobel The term “market value” is defined as the price point that property would fetch in the marketplace.It is always essential for a homeowner or investor to understand the property's market value and find a way to increase it before capitalising on the...

Contributed by Real Property Vibes Alyssa ChungMillennials are those born between the early 1980s and mid-1990s. Younger millennials have recently entered the working world, while the oldest are in their mid-thirties. They have been labelled as “The Homeless Generation”, “The Renter...

KUALA LUMPUR: Hopeful homeowners can now rejoice as the cost of new homes is expected to fall between five and 10% following the Sales and Services tax (SST) exemption on construction services and building materials."We placed the exemption because we want to boost the real estate sector. We hope...

With the impending arrival of Federal Budget 2019, StarProperty.my invites the public and stakeholders of different industries to contribute their thoughts on how should the government spend or save the money.Contributed by Persatuan Penilai, Pengurus Harta, Ejen Harta & Perunding Harta Swasta...

Celebrating 21 years since Sunway Pyramid first opened its doors in July 1997, the mall has grown leaps and bounds as one of the preferred retail, lifestyle and experiential destination among locals and tourists alike.As a mall which has matured over the years, frequent refreshing of the mall is...