Buying a house usually requires us to apply for a loan. And it goes without saying that people often choose their loan under two sets of criteria—low interest rate and shorter loan tenure.The importance of a lower interest rate is self-explanatory, while the length of your loan tenure determines...

The recent sharp increase in the dumping of pet animals such as cats and dogs following the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) begs the question of whether a stiffer punishment is needed. Certainly, more vigorous enforcement is also required.

The movement control order (MCO) period has been tough for the general public but pet owners have discovered that the MCO has been equally distressing for their pets, especially dogs and cats. Pet owners with cats, which have the freedom to roam the outside environment, would have experienced that...

Platinum Victory’s PV9 Residences has all the right ingredients for a brilliant lifestyleAn artist impression of PV9 Residences.They say home is where the heart is. But what makes a home a brilliant one? Being well-connected, private and yet eternally lively, PV9 Residences (PV9) certainly paves...

 The first series of homebound contests launched by omni-channel property platform provider StarProperty Sdn Bhd is getting rave reviews and a strong number of contenders are vying for the top slots. Beginning with the home cooking and bread-baking contests, the ‘StarProperty Stay At Home...

Every cloud has a silver liningBy Vigneswar Rajasurian vignes@thestar.com.myNews is rife about the impact of the pandemic on businesses, and the real estate industry is no exception. Although it’s far from business as usual, real estate activities have shifted into low gear with many property...

Property developers shore up their relief efforts to battle the Covid-19 contagionBy Joseph Wong josephwong@thestar.com.mySP Setia’s charity arm SP Setia Foundation donated RM500,000 worth of medical equipment and supplies.The movement control order (MCO) has been pushed back to April 28 to date...

Pandemic creates a reset that will challenge the real estate industryBy Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myThe Malaysian property market is experiencing an unprecedented conundrum. With the overhang problem largely unsolved, now comes a pandemic that threatens to cripple not only the local...

OSK celebrates five decades of prominence in the property landscapeOSK Property continues to grow and flourish, their development and investment presence spanning across Peninsular Malaysia with a nascent project in Melbourne, Australia. This remarkable foundation is built on the tried-and-true...

Now that everyone is at home with the movement control order (MCO) in place, it is far more imperative that you have a proper fire drill for your family. This is more vital for those living in high-rise residential units.