A study conducted by a researcher at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute shows that the mega project in Iskandar Malaysia has negative effects ranging from ecological damage to environmental pollution.By Khalil Adis (www.khaliladis.com)The controversial Forest City project appears to have adverse...

A home that welcomes all.By Santtana Looganadensanttana@mystar.com.mySince the emergence of home-sharing startups, a majority of property owners have been getting into the business by converting their homes, be it landed homes or high rise, into short-term rental stays.While those who venture into...

By Shalini Katessan shalini@mystar.com.my and Santtana Looganaden santtana@mystar.com.myA 3 Storey home in Slim Villas, Pulau Pinang for short-term renters.Homesharing is becoming more appealing to the budget-conscious tourists who tend to favour couch-surfing, or to those looking for a memorable...

By Shalini Katessanshalini@mystar.com.myWow developments are iconic residential developments that inspire our imagination with elegant and astonishing architectural elements.These developments are unbelievable using the latest technology systems.Has one ever pondered about beyond belief creations...

By Sharmilah DeviyWhen it comes to successes in life, career is always an important factor, if not the most important one. StarProperty.my interviewed OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd chief executive officer Ong Eng Bin, who shared his take on how to achieve distinction in one’s career and his advice to...

By Ivan Chan cphchambers@gmail.com A typical transaction for a sub-sale and purchase agreement (SPA) of an immovable property (whether a landed property or strata titled property) in the secondary market is normally divided into three stages:The pre-SPA stage;The formation of the SPA stage;The...

BÖN Estates raises the real estate bar by going beyond shell and core with their homesGoh believes that the practice of meritocracy and open discussion is well-received by the members of his organisation.BÖN, a tibetan culture that celebrates unity of the five core elements of life – fire,...

Design and space solutions are weaved into The EstateThe resort-themed landscape offers multiple opportunities to relax and reflect with luxury cabanas, a tea garden and a sky deck at each tower.AS the hectic pace of urbanisation continues to take a toll on our work and private lives, homebuyers...

// // // Principal of Propedia Consultancy Sr Vicky How insists that the lack of understanding towards property buying is acting as a huge stumbling block for the younger generation to venture into the business of property investing.The jargons and terminologies may give people the impression that...

BY SHARMILAH DEVIYOng will be talking on ‘Rising to the Top of My Career‘ at Menara Star on July 15.WHILE there might be many self-help books out there providing tips on climbing the corporate ladder, the most important lesson to learn is that there are no shortcuts to success.“No matter how...