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Costs everyone forgets to budget for when buying a property
Contributed by CompareHero.myIT is important to establish a budget to keep your financial life in order. Not every spending of yours gets budgeted for, and this defeats the very reason of creating one in the first place. Budgets work best when all your money is accounted for, categorised and...
To invest or not to invest in Auction Properties?
By Propedia Consultancy founder Sr Vicky HowA bidder was seen bidding for his coveted property.IT is common knowledge that the value of auction properties is much cheaper than the market value of properties, but why is that the case? And how cheap it is?Generally, auction properties are valued at...
Neighbours watching out for neighbours
Rukun Tetangga helps make our homes safer and strengthens community spiritBy Aisyah SuwardiA group of residents is patrolling their neighbourhood to ensure the safety of the area.FOLLOWING a spate of burglaries this April in Manjung, Perak, residents of the suburb felt they had to do something to...
Shah Alam’s Distinctive Flavour
Neighbourhood meets the tastes of older folk as well as the younger crowdBy Tharmini Kenas, Viktor Chong and Aisyah SuwardiAS a steadily growing city with a unique culture and lifestyle, Shah Alam is endearing to the older folk who have settled there for decades. At the same time, sprouting trendy...
Ask Me Anything: Getting your deposit back from your landlord
Compiled by: Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.myThe refund of the deposit shall be within fourteen (14) days from the date of the expiry of the tenancy agreementAsk Me Anything is a platform for readers to ask about all things property. If you have any inquiries, key in your questions...
Lure of vibrant quayside living
LURE OF VIBRANT QUAYSIDE LIVINGBy Hakim Hassan hakim@thestar.com.myResidents can enjoy the scenic view from the cantilevered skydeck overlooking the lakeNESTLED within the mature suburb of Kota Kemuning is twentyfive.7, the latest offering by Gamuda Land. This new township is targeted at young...
In pursuit of culture and commerce
LABS SERIES AT ECO ARDENCE OFFERS FUN RETAIL SPACEEntrance Statement @ DremienBy Hakim Hassan hakim@thestar.com.myAS a prominent developer in the country with many accolades under its belt, Eco World Development Group Bhd (Eco World Malaysia) has been industrious in creating townships that...
Enriched living in Setia Alam
Developer creates environment where communities can flourishSetia City Residences is S P Setia’s latest high-rise development, which embodies the essence of urban luxury with excellent facilities.By Hakim Hassan hakim@thestar.com.myA BUILDING a self-sustaining township is a challenge for even...
Where do we get money to finance properties downpayment other than bank mortgage
Contributed by Anders OngMOST people know we can get a loan from the bank to finance the property with a 90% margin or up to 100% for government staff or in some schemes for first-time homebuyers.How do we get the loan or cash for the 10% downpayment if we are only eligible for a 90% loan? These...
Industrial areas need a facelift
By Ng Pau Ling pauline@thestar.com.myWith a balanced mix of property and infrastructure developments, the industrial segment has benefited from Shah Alam’s growth, particularly its excellent access to seaports and airports within 30 to 45 minutes.However, Area Management Sdn Bhd chairman Datuk...