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Keeping the balance: The ying and yang of short term lets
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....
Formula of share units and schedule of parcels for stratified properties
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...
KLK Land Launches Bandar Seri Coalfields Residents’ Clubhouse and Sales Gallery
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...
Gamuda Gardens brings new attractions to township
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...
Maintenance charges for stratified mixed development projects (Part 2)
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...
Early signs of recovery for property market in 2019
By Hakim HassanPETALING JAYA: Despite the market slowdown in 2018 for the property segment, Napic sees that sector to bounce back in 2019 based on the slight growth in volume and transaction in 2018 according to Napic deputy director property market division Norhisham Shafie.“Judging from the...
Five Free Things to do at Mid Valley this May!
by Daveena KaurIt’s all part of moving forward, whether it be your first home, an upgrade, or an investment, there’s something for everyone in the latest edition of the StarProperty.my Fair.Happening at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre this May 18 to 20, you can find your dream home with a slew of...
S P Setia collaborates with Maybank to launch rent-to-own scheme
FlexKey an ideal solution for first-time homebuyers to own their first home (L-R) S P Setia deputy president and coo Datuk Wong Tuck Wai, S P Setia president & ceo Datuk Khor Chap Jen, Malayan Banking Berhad group ceo Global Banking Datuk Muzaffar bin Hisham and Maybank Real Estate Ventures...
Monalisa Bookstore opens the door to imagination
By NG PAU LINGIn an age of mass production and fast-paced online purchasing, often a delightful local bookstore filled with an extensive collection of curated books is an oasis to find. Luckily, there is one such store, Monalisa which it offers a unique experience for bookworms.Located in Bukit...
Malaysian students awarded for forward-thinking architecture design
The winners of the 11th Asia Young Designer AwardsNippon Paint launches the “FORWARD: A Sustainable Future” theme for AYDA 2019Kuala Lumpur: Two young Malaysians were recognised for their outstanding talents, winning the award for ‘Best Design Impact’ for both the Interior Design and...