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Ask Me Anything: How much does building inspection cost?
Getting to know Building InspectionCompiled by: Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.my Ask Me Anything is a platform for all readers to ask about all things property. If you have any inquiries, key in your questions http://bit.ly/AskMeAnythingProperty . This week, Canaan Building Inspection Sdn...
[T Talk] Do we need an Affordable Housing Council?
The column reflects the view of the writer.By Tharmini Kenas I AM 26 years old, and I am a tenant. The Malaysian society I am living in has gently started to enquire me about my own home. As a twenty-something who doesn’t have a trust fund, lives 300 km from hometown and trying to chase my dream...
[Small House in a Big World] The case of land reclamation
By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myPart of the reclaimed land on the Straits of Johor.PLANET EARTH isn’t getting any bigger while our population continues to soar, especially from the Asian region. Constrained by borders and the ocean, coastal countries like Hong Kong and Macau are...
IOI Properties and Sime Darby launch Centria@PJ Midtown
PETALING JAYA: The recent launch of Centria@PJ Midtown, part of a mixed development in Petaling Jaya received great attention from the public.“The strong demand reflects PJ Midtown’s excellent location in Section 13, which issurrounded by thriving residential neighbourhoods while having...
Naza TTDI focuses on remedial strategies
PETALING JAYA: The property arm of Naza Group has put in place remedial strategies that are heavily supported by its continued development of the largest trade and exhibition (Tradex) destination in Malaysia.Naza TTDI future plans:Launching of a retail component of MET1 at KL Metropolis by the...
Borak real estate: Afford”ability” for properties
Contributed by Alan PoonNow that the election dust has settled, life goes on as usual, and business or investment communities which require much stability should be relieved that pre-planned events or projects can proceed without much uncertainty ahead. For those who had been holding on to their...
[Amateur Aisyah: E02] Of celebration and age-old issues
The column reflects the view of the writerBy Aisyah SuwardiIF THERE’S one thing that Malaysia is known for, besides our various nasi lemak flavour, it is our abundance of public holidays.In total, I have calculated 19 official public holidays, and that doesn’t take into account the state...
How smart is a smart home?
By Tharmini Kenas We are now familiar with the term “Smart home”. With connectivity in our fingertips and the emergence of the “Internet of Things”, smart home is fast becoming a trendy term across the globe, though it is still considered as a novelty in Malaysia.If you are a very busy...
6mil sq ft retail space incoming by end 2018
By Aisyah Suwardi PETALING JAYA: With a recorded 3% year-on-year (YoY) growth in the Greater Kuala Lumpur, an incoming supply of 6mil sq ft is scheduled for completion by the end of this year.According to the Savills World Research Asian Cities report, the amount of retail supply available in...
VivaHomes organises V-Blood Donation Program
PETALING JAYA: Vivahomes Realty, in cooperation with National Blood Centre, is holding a Blood Donation Campaign on June 22 (Friday).Details:Date: June 22Time: 11am to 4pm Venue: VivaHomes HQ (No. 25-3 Jalan PJU 5/20E, The Strand Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor)Requirements:The donor...