Renting out your property is rewarding until you bump into the 'horrible renters'.The irresponsible renters tend to be careless towards the belongings on your property, which in the first place do not belong to them.It is common for property investors to rent out their unit. That is the wisest...

A home that welcomes all.By Santtana Looganadensanttana@mystar.com.mySince the emergence of home-sharing startups, a majority of property owners have been getting into the business by converting their homes, be it landed homes or high rise, into short-term rental stays.While those who venture into...

By Shalini Katessan shalini@mystar.com.my and Santtana Looganaden santtana@mystar.com.myA 3 Storey home in Slim Villas, Pulau Pinang for short-term renters.Homesharing is becoming more appealing to the budget-conscious tourists who tend to favour couch-surfing, or to those looking for a memorable...

By Shalini Katessanshalini@mystar.com.myWow developments are iconic residential developments that inspire our imagination with elegant and astonishing architectural elements.These developments are unbelievable using the latest technology systems.Has one ever pondered about beyond belief creations...

By Ivan Chan cphchambers@gmail.com A typical transaction for a sub-sale and purchase agreement (SPA) of an immovable property (whether a landed property or strata titled property) in the secondary market is normally divided into three stages:The pre-SPA stage;The formation of the SPA stage;The...

By Sharmilah DeviyWhen it comes to successes in life, career is always an important factor, if not the most important one. StarProperty.my interviewed OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd chief executive officer Ong Eng Bin, who shared his take on how to achieve distinction in one’s career and his advice to...

Commencement of works officially begins for the project and retail mall componentDBKL executive director (planning) Datuk Hj. Mohd Najib bin Hj. Mohd, Mitsui Fudosan Asia deputy managing director and chief regional officer to Malaysia Takehito Fukui, Mitsui Fudosan Company Limited managing officer...

BY MELIZARANI T.SELVA and INTAN MAWARNIThe double-storey houses have seven air-conditioned rooms each and are fully furnished. — Photos: SAMUEL ONG/The StarLow-income families can now stay in fully furnished homes for only RM1 while caring for sick relatives warded at hospitals.Two...

BY CAVINA LIMAn artist’s impression of the stylish My Sakura 28 homes in Permatang Damar Laut, Batu Maung.THE luxurious My Sakura 28 homes in Penang provide families with convenience, comfort and a sense of security.Named after the pretty spring flower, the project by Devoteshens Sdn Bhd allows...

High-end home sales in the city-state had been on an upswing even before the government in March eased some of its cooling measures in place since 2009, according to Cheng Hsing Yao, group managing director at GuocolandSINGAPORE: Singapore’s luxury home prices, which have been the worst hit by...