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Ask Me Anything: Feng Shui for high rise property
Compiled by: Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.myAsk Me Anything is a platform for all readers to ask about all things property. If you have any inquiries, key in your questions http://bit.ly/AskMeAnythingProperty .As ancient Chinese discipline that exists for thousands of years, Feng Shui...
Inspecting all areas of stratified developments
Contributed by Canaan Building Inspection Sdn Bhd director Joshua Kang“The common areas such as lift lobbies and car parks have been badly constructed. There are many cracks and signs of water seepage. The facilities and the materials provided are different from what we saw in the brochure and...
Unfair stigma of auction property
Public need not fear this alternative mode of buying and sellingBy Aisyah SuwardiFOR the longest time, properties on auction have been associated with unfair terms like inauspicious, cheap bargains or foreclosures. These stigmas are what deter most people from buying from the auction...
Know these before you bid for auction properties
Contributed by Messrs Eunice Tan & Partners founder Eunice Tan Mui LeeNon-performing loans of the defaulters have tremendously increased the number of auction properties in the market for the past few years. Believe it or not, some people suffer a loss when they bid an auction property without...
Bukit Jalil under the microscope
By Lee Yan Li and Ng Pau LingAccording to the World Bank Group’s 2015 report titled “East Asia’s Changing Urban Landscape: Measuring a Decade of Spatial Growth,” Malaysia is among the more urbanised countries of East Asia.The overall urban area of Kuala Lumpur grew from about four million...
Melting pot of architecture
Commercial and residential buildings attest to development since MerdekaBy Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.my PENANG and Malacca’s inclusion in the list of Unesco World Heritage Sites brought great honour to the country. With Portuguese and Dutch influence in Malacca and the representation...
Ask Me Anything: Facing up to an auction or sub-sale
How to deal with foreclosure proceedings, building inspection and stamp duty paymentCompiled by Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.myAsk Me Anything is a platform for all readers to ask about all things property. If you have any inquiries, key in your questions at bit.ly/AskMeAnythingProperty...
Bukit Jalil: The Feng shui
Falling on the left embrace of the Green Dragon, Bukit Jalil despite its image as the fount of Malaysian sports is also an ideal place for education. Feng shui master Jessie Lee provides her analysis regarding the topography of the land. Her innate understanding of Feng Shui will help you discover...
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Ask Me Anything: Feng Shui in predetermined office space
Compiled by: Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.myAsk Me Anything is a platform for all readers to ask about all things property. If you have any inquiries, key in your questions http://bit.ly/AskMeAnythingProperty .As ancient Chinese discipline that exists for thousands of years, Feng Shui...