By Kevin EichenbergerAfter removing a tile, you might want to put a new tile in its place to cover the unsightly patch of bare wall you’ve just createdPhoto by Charles 🇵🇭 on Unsplash.Most hardware stores carry varieties of mortar for adhering your tiles to surfaces. You could get a premixed...

That is the question: Whether you want to hire a professional to inspect your homeBy Joseph Wong josephwong@thestar.com.mySo you have been given your keys to your own home after faithfully waiting for it to be completed, from the day you signed your Sales and Purchase (S&P) Agreement. The...

For many, the act of purchase entails the outflow of cash to procure benefits. However, the reverse is possible when it comes to buying a property. For starters, the value of properties in most cases increases as time goes by, and owners can benefit from capital appreciation. On the other hand,...

By Kevin EichenbergerIf you own an electric drill, you may have taken it to some walls, and in the process of drilling everything in the house, you may have discovered that some materials react violently to the vibrations of a drillBefore you begin to get into the details of the drill bits you...

By Kevin EichenbergerPerhaps the preexisting mortar has finally worn out, or maybe you’ve destroyed some of your tiles in an attempt to drill a hole – in which case, this section is for youPhoto by Andrew Buchanan on Unsplash.Beneath your tile is a thin layer of adhesive or mortar, beneath that...

Artist impression of the Greenfield Residence.BANDAR SUNWAY: Greenfield Residence, a Green Building Index certified residential development by Cicet Asia Development Sdn Bhd (Cicet), together with Boozeat, recently hosted a gourmet event at its sales gallery.The event, aptly called “A Shucking...

By Joseph Wong josephwong@thestar.com.myWith the short-stay rental industry burgeoning in Malaysia, resort and holiday homes are gaining stronger appeal especially among property investors. For holidaymakers planning to own such a home, this niche market certainly has charms and attractiveness.Even...

By Joseph Wong josephwong@thestar.com.myTaking a turn from his predecessor, Lim Boon Ping intends to roll out more benefits A lot of things are going to roll out very soon, said Lim.PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents’ (MIEA) new president Lim Boon Ping has set out on a mission to...

If auspicious numbers are to be taken into account when purchasing a property, then OSK Property’s (OSKP) eight property deals for eight of its ongoing and new projects might be the sign for home seekers to buy now.The number eight, which stands for wealth, fortune and prosperity to the Chinese...

Sited at the southern fringe of Taman Melati, PV9 with a total of 953 residential units is scheduled for completion in June 2022.Nestled within the mature neighbourhood of Setapak, PV9 is composed of two blocks of high-rise condominiums. Sprawled across 5.6 acres of land, the development straddles...