Tips on economical and simple ways for first-time housebuyers taking the plungeBUYING a home for the first time can be daunting. The process can be complex, stressful and often incur unexpected costs. But it does not have to be a difficult task if you follow these 12 simple steps:Step 1. Save for...

The eastern corner of Peninsular Malaysia is brimming with economic activity and growth. With the human labour migrating over to this region, Johor is ready to answer the demand for additional housing. Seamlessly integrating technology, connectivity and lifestyle amenities, homebuyers and property...

Clearing the air about rules of the Strata Management Act 2013Compiled by Tharmini KenasAsk Me Anything is a platform for all readers to ask about all things property. If you have any inquiries, key in your questions at http://bit.ly/ AskMeAnythingProperty .This month, Ismail Sabri, Wee & Wong...

By Aisyah SuwardiFrom left: PT Design Sdn Bhd associate Ainol Najwa Asmuni and director Peter Tan receiving their Project of the Year award at the Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards (MLAA) 2017 night. With them are (next to Tan) Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government...

The future is speculated to rise from these bold developmentsForest CityForest City is a joint venture between Country Garden and the Johor monarch.The south of Peninsular Malaysia is grabbing attention from all over Asia with its new and ambitious project, Forest City. Envisioned as a car-free...

Contributed by Alan PoonThe election fever has finally hit the shores of Malaysia, now that the polling date has been announced. Being a real estate industry observer, I see this as a sign of relief as the many months of guesswork for the big day is drawing to a close. Previously, the uncertainty...

Human, as the child of nature, has always been awed by the effortless grace and beauty of mother earth. With that, came a yearning for us to lay down our roots in a tranquil place that complements the life-giving essence of nature.Catering to this desire, three developers have gone the extra mile...

By Earnest TowleWe see many stories daily bandied across online, social and in the press extolling the virtues of one party and the flaws of the other. Typical coffee shop talk is mostly about politics. Many are interested in ensuring that this period of voting will result in long-term stability...

When living in a community, it is common to have a neighbour who lives nearby, and although we all would want to have good people as our neighbours, sometimes it is best to become the change that you want to see and practice good habits to become a good neighbour.Here are the five tips that you...

 The transport master plan for Gamuda Gardens ensures accessibility from home to the highway so that the community can easily commute to and from work.Convenient town for the well-connected communityWHAT makes a good town? For town-maker Gamuda Land, a good town is where people call it home, where...