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Malaysia expected to reap rewards from OBOR
(from L-R) Guangdong Economic & Trade Representative Office Malaysia representative Eng Kim Huat, LBS managing director Tan Sri Lim Hock San, Star Media Group managing director & ceo Datuk Wong Chun WaiPETALING JAYA: MALAYSIA is expected to benefit from the One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative with...
Renting out your property short-term? Register with DBKL or else
Owners of residential property in Kuala Lumpur who are renting out their place short-term must register with Kuala Lumpur City Council - Filepic: Jens Kalaene / dpaRESIDENTIAL property owners or operators who are renting out their property for short-term stays via AirBnB and the like are now...
Do you know how much you are worth to the banks? Part 2
Financial secrets revealed! How some investors can buy more properties than others. We recently completed a workshop called Financial Mastery to share with newbies and investors alike, on how to design their financial portfolio to receive millions from the bank.Students, young working adults and...
Do you know how much you are worth to the banks? Part 1
Find out more about the debt service ratio that banks use to determine your capacity to take loans.How many of you know how much you are worth, in terms of loan value, to the banks?Did you know that you have a value to the banks?My company Freemen recently completed a workshop to share with...
How to choose a home loan
TO the common folk, choosing a home loan is almost as hard as choosing the property itself. If you’re currently in the midst of shopping for a home loan to buy your dream house, here are six things you should consider before making what could arguably be the biggest financial decision of your...
Designing landscape
By AISYAH SUWARDIILAM president unveils the profession of landscape architectDean of Faculty of Design and Architecture UPM Dr. Osman Mohd TahirAlthough it is a lesser-known profession, landscape architecture is an integral part of the construction process and a well-sought-after profession due to...
Sime Darby Property launches Azira in Bandar Bukit Raja
An aerial view of Azira in Bandar Bukit Raja (artist’s impression)PETALING JAYA: Sime Darby Property is launching its latest residential development, Azira in Bandar Bukit Raja.According to the statement, the development comprises 111 units of 20’ x 75’ double-storey link homes with a...
Flat property market seen
CBRE|WTW managing director Foo Gee Jen(pic), speaking at the 2018 Asia Pacific Real Estate Market Outlook briefing, said that developers were restrategising their products to cater to the demand.By Aisyah Suwardi aisyah@thestar.com.myPETALING JAYA: The Malaysian property market is expected to...
How and why real estate agents should use LinkedIn
By VIKTOR CHONG What comes to mind when you think of social media is Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. With that being said, real estate agents need a more professional platform to make their presence felt in cyberspace. LinkedIn is one of the largest professional networking sites of today. What...
Social media tips for real estate agents
By VIKTOR CHONGTHE current borderless world is a fast-paced environment, filled with opportunities for the opportunistic. As a prospective real estate agent, create a profile or platform that maximises the amount of traffic towards your listing.From a statistical perspective, the NAR Profile of...