BY NG PAU LINGIT’S easy to convert your home into a more comfortable and accessible place by using some simple interior design tricks. These tips are beneficial for people of all ages, in particular older adults who require extra care.Tip 1: Non-slip flooringInstall slip-resistant flooring,...

By Kevin EichenbergerArguably the most widely practised form of recreation since the invention of the colour television, “Netflix and chill” is the 21st century’s go-to activity for those who prefer domestic intimacy over sitting in traffic.Blackout CurtainsWhile we all love the sun for how...

By Kevin EichenbergerThose of us living in small apartments have most likely experienced some deficiency in space that can negatively influence moods as well as rental ratesAll it takes to fix this is some forethought, planning, a day’s effort, and some consistent habits.Pick the right...

By Vigneswar RajasurianKhalil Adis is an established author and the founder of Khalil Adis Consultancy PLT based in Singapore.To date, he has published two books - 'Get It Right Iskandar' and 'Property Buying for Gen Y' - and is preparing an upcoming book.In the interview, he talks about wealth...

Having a rental property at your disposal can be a huge benefit to your financial status, assuming that you are not propping it up with an excessive loan. Real estate, in general, is inflation-proof and provides property owners with a stable source of passive income. But, that does not mean that...

By Nur Fairuza SyahiraFamily is everything to us. With the movement control order (MCO) ensuring that everyone is home, we now have more time than before with them at home. While the bread-earners continue to work from home, family time is equally as important. Many people wonder if they will...

Winners of the StarProperty Awards 2020 were announced on March 27 via a special awards pullout in The Star Newspaper, as well as on various online channels.A digital copy of the awards pullout will be made available from April 8, 2020 at https://pullout.starproperty.my/.The fifth iteration of the...

By Vigneswar RajasurianDr Yeah Kim Leng is the professor of economics at Sunway Business School.Dr Yeah speaks to StarProperty on the economic impact of the Covid-19 outbreak and the necessary movement control order (MCO) that followed.He also shares his thoughts on the stimulus package and the...

For the average Malaysian, slapping together a couple of locks and chains will do just fine in securing their homes. That will work, but sometimes, the best security measure is one that prevents a break-in, rather than barring the thief’s entrance. After all, prevention is better than cure. Let's...

While most Malaysians are familiar with a Seller Agent, the term Buyer Agent is relatively a new concept. Typically, an agent represents the owner of the property, and upon a successful transaction, the agent gets paid by his or her principal who is likely the property owner. The Valuers,...