“Don’t think like a city planner, architect or engineer. Think like a citizen.” This is what the founder of urban planning, Ildefons Cerdà, was thought to have said when he proposed to transform the sprawling city of Barcelona into a liveable and organised community. In rebuilding the city,...

By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myIt’s getting busy up here at the north. This is despite the common assumption that Kuala Lumpur is where the developments are happening. Property developers are making some noise with their stellar townships in Perak, Penang, Kedah and Perlis, and here is...

It’s getting busy up here at the top, despite common assumption that Kuala Lumpur is the centre of project developments. Perak, Penang, Kedah and Perlis are making some noises with their stellar townships and it is time for house buyers to check them out.Utropolis Batu KawanMirroring the success...

Nascent lifestyle hub on the verge of bloomingMelawati epitomise the union between the practical human and vibrant natureMost affluent townships are birthed from humble beginnings, and we in the present are witnessing the tell-tale signs trudging out of Melawati, marking it as an area of potential....

Affordable luxury high-rise homes in Puchong with a wealth of conveniencesBuyers of E’Island can choose from a total of 1,140 units and 13 different designs.Imagine coming home to your very own private contemporary resort of breathtaking views and serene landscapes. That is what E’Island Lake...

Contributed by property valuer Mary LauAs with most anything else in life, short term rentals and vacation stays are a mixed bag of positives and negativesMy first and only stay in a short term let was in Paris. Obviously, price was a concern and I needed a studio apartment for about two weeks....

Contributed by property valuer Mary LauIn my previous articles, I wrote about the controversy of using differential rates in stratified mixed developments during the JMB period. Many mixed schemes adopt a uniform rate throughout when JMB and MC are in charge.Read parts 1 and 2 of Maintenance...

The BSC Clubhouse comes complete with fitness and recreational facilities for residentsSUNGAI BULOH: KLK Land Sdn Bhd recently opened the doors to their new Bandar Seri Coalfields Residents’ Clubhouse along with their new KLK Land Sales Gallery, located within Bandar Seri Coalfields.Spanning 2.5...

With 600 meters of tracks which are designed with twists, turns and tunnels, the Skyline Luge is a unique wheeled-gravity ride that provides riders full control over their descent on purpose-built tracks.SUNGAI BULOH: Gamuda Land recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with multiple...

Contributed by property valuer Mary LauIn my previous article on this subject, I wrote that different rates of charges have been allowed during the joint management body (JMB) period in a mixed development project and the potential abuse that can cause.The decision of the High Court in the Menara...