Contributed by AREA Management Sdn Bhd chairman Datuk Stewart LabrooyDatuk Stewart Labrooy“New Ideas often need Old Buildings”- Jane JacobsNothing puts the fear of God into a property owner more than the prospect of his anchor tenant moving out to a newer flashier building down the street. If...

Melaka chief minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron visiting the site of Encore Melaka.PETALING JAYA: Yong Tai Berhad recently announced the opening of the theatre Encore Melaka in the second quarter of this year. The announcement comes together with the official visit of the Melaka chief minister Datuk...

Developer aims to set new benchmarks for the industry by introducing the SkyWorld Quality CentreA home is a haven, a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of life. But what happens when a home is less than perfect? Why do we often hear of people complaining about poor workmanship in their new...

Exploring the key role of an architectBy: Aisyah Suwardi Ar Ezumi Harzani’s interest in the art of designing and construction started at a young age after being influenced by his great grandfather’s work as a house-builder. Back then, he had always admired his great grandfather’s handcrafted...

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s industrial sector has seen significant changes since the early 1980’s when it was growing at a rate of 12% to 5.7% recorded in the fourth quarter of last year, said Axis REIT Bhd head of investment Siva Shanker.Shanker attributed the booming economy in the industry...

PETALING JAYA: Intangible assets (IAs) is an asset class which are not physical in nature but has a significant value. Examples of IAs are patents, trademarks and brand recognition. This is in contrast to tangible assets which are material assets such as vehicles, land, among others.To understand...

PETALING JAYA: The exponential growth of e-commerce in Malaysia is becoming increasingly ubiquitous and should be capitalised by local companies, said Aladdin Group vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Vincent Tiew.He said with the local e-commerce’s potential market volume expected to grow to RM10bil by...

Compiled by: Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.myAsk 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 week, Low & Partners managing partner Datuk Andy Low Hann Yong deals...

PETALING JAYA: Under the theme “Real Estate Trends: 2018 and Beyond,” the 27th National Real Estate Convention (NREC) invited Valuation and Property Services director-general Sr Nordin Bin Daharom to talk about accommodating the real estate world with reliable and valuable data.During his...

It is common for us property buyers to feel enthralled by the design and quality of work displayed by a show unit. However, the sad reality is that the actual unit delivered could sometimes be very different compared to what we have seen in the exhibition.Vacant Possession (VP)Under normal...