By Vigneswar RajasurianWainscoting may sound peculiar but merely refers to panelling, typically made of wood, that lines the interior walls of a home. Homeowners seeking to add a touch of luxury and elegance to a living space increasingly turn to wainscoting as opposed to mere wallpaper or painted...

There will come a time when you will want to rid of the big household products, especially when they are being replaced by newer models or have become obsolete and broken beyond repair. No product lasts forever so there will come a time when items like the refrigerator, washing machine, old...

By Viktor ChongAdvertising rarely comes cheap, whether it be on a print or digital format. And in this unprecedented time, real estate agents may be hard-pressed to find spare cash to promote themselves. But many are unaware that some of the most effective advertising is practically free. Let’s...

By Harpreet Gill The Covid-19 pandemic has brought a change in the way we live. Even though the number of positive Covid-19 cases have shrunk, a new norm has emerged with the daily practice of social distancing especially in condominiums.The government's easing of the movement control order (MCO)...

By Harpreet GillInstalling grilles for doors and windows is for better security but aesthetics matter too.Grilles are usually installed for safety purposes to prevent break-ins, but aesthetics are equally important, especially when maintaining the value of a property.After all, one would not want...

By Anupreya Sharma We are often more fixated on creating an interior of a home that is charming and stylish rather than enhancing the exterior. One reason is that outdoor work appears to take more effort. But rest assured that creating a Zen-like landscape is not as difficult as it may seem. All...

Malaysia’s got green talentThe StarProperty Gardening Contest has seen an overwhelming response, proving that many Malaysians have green fingers. To reward our participants, 30 winners are in the process of being selected by our panel of judges. Each winner will receive a goodie bag containing a...

Borrowers have multiple choicesBy Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myDue to the flexibility afforded to the borrower, the semi-flexible loan has become more ubiquitous nowadays, replacing its older counterpart.There are many housing loans available in the market other than the much-publicised...

The scheme has gained momentum as other financial institutions join the frayBy Joseph Wong josephwong@thestar.com.myThe rent-to-own (RTO) scheme has been garnering a strong response since its first introduction to the market by Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) in 2017. But it was with Budget 2019 that...

A global effort to increase home ownershipBy Vigneswar Rajasurian vignes@thestar.com.myThe arguments for owning real estate assets are well established. As time passed and property prices soured, the counter-arguments for renting became more compelling to a generation who found themselves priced...