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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...
A Star is Born-eo
These developments attempt to bring the meaning of home living to a new level in the Land Below the Wind. Featuring unchallenged visibility, convenience and accessibility, these projects will put Borneo on the chart.BUKIT BANTAYAN RESIDENCES, Inanam, Kota KinabaluBUKIT Bantayan Residences sits atop...
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...
These estates mean business
These developments boast a clean and green industrial environment, integrating sustainable living with efficient business operations. Employers and employees alike will appreciate the seamless amalgamation of work and play that is associated with these projects.i-PARK@INDAHPURA, Iskandar...
Healthy living from the comforts of home
More than just a living space, these developments are artfully designed, harmoniously blending the elements of nature with healthy living. Beautiful green jogging paths and a calm, meditative environment await the health-conscious residents.BSP21 Bandar Saujana Putra, SelangorBSP21 serviced...
Rehda identifies key focus areas to improve public housing
By Hakim HassanPETALING JAYA: Based on the research findings from the research arm of the Real Estate Housing Developers Association (Rehda), Rehda Institute presented their findings on the current market situation and suggested ways on improving on social and public housing.Some issues were...
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...