What is as important as high returns in any form of investment? Two words: Consistency and predictability.Sometimes, when some of my clients lament that their return of 10% to 12% a year is not high enough, I share with them that there are a lot of other options to get higher returns in a shorter...

An OpinionBY DATUK STEWART LABROOYThe impressive entrance to a proper G&G development.The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear’. - H.P. LovecraftMUCH has been written recently on the mushrooming of gated and guarded (G&G) developments in Malaysia. Many of these developments have been...

"I'd like to put in an offer!"Watch this Space by Chee Su-Lin | sulin.chee@thestar.com.myWhat happens when your bank valuation is lower than the price negotiated?If you ever made an emotional bid on a property, and you and the owner went back and forth on the offer, you probably experienced trying...

Here are some mathematical principles, as well as other less empirical methods, of determining if now would be a good time to rent or buy.by imoney.myWhen it comes to a home (i.e. a property you personally stay in), renting versus buying is literally one of the toughest decisions you’ll ever...

YOU have been planning this vacation for some time, and now the time has come to set off. But before you go on that well-deserved break, you need to take steps to keep your home safe.Click here for the full articleWant to contribute articles to StarProperty.my? Email editor@starproperty.my.

By Joyce Chuah, CEO of Success Concepts Life PlannersPlacing too much importance on appearing rich can affect one’s net worth. One may want to delay self-gratification in order to build a strong financial foundation.I once asked someone who looked like a million dollars on the outside but was...

BY LOANSTREET.COM.MYThere is a lot of talk on property investments and how it can bring financial freedom. While we understand that it involves a lot of hard work, research and maybe some luck, it is imperative to know that monetising from real estate is not a sure fire thing.Today, we look at...

BY MANGALESRI CHANDRASEKARANmangalesri@ocision.comIt is undeniable that the property sector has proven to be a successful investment option for many. Currently, high-rise residences have become a preferred lifestyle option among younger generations, while the older generation still opts for landed...

(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...

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...