Factors that determine the value of retail offeringsBy Vicky HowWith the evolving retailers moving into online marketing, the behaviour of consumers has changed drastically over a brief period of time. Rather than expanding the number of branches, many retailers have now shrunk down the retail...

By Jonathan Roberts (jonathan@thestar.com.my)Affin Hwang Asset Management head of equity strategies and advisory Gan Eng Peng.Property commentators have opposing views when it comes to the direction of the Malaysian real estate market.As such, should young Malaysians go all out to invest in their...

By Jonathan Roberts (jonathan@thestar.com.my)verylongrun.com founder and independent certified financial planner, Julian Ng“Buy your first home as soon as possible, do not wait until it is too late” is an advice we commonly receive from well-meaning elderlies. The notion that renters are...

By Santtana Looganadensanttana@mystar.com.myWith regards to the property industry, one would be spoilt for choice due to the array of options available, suited to different buyer requirements. However, these choices should tally with one’s budget.Over the years, skyscrapers have been teeming the...

BY LOANSTREET.COM.MYNOWADAYS, with rising costs and decreasing land availability, you’d be hard-pressed to find a good property to buy or invest in. Those that are in a good location and have plenty of available amenities, while still positioned in the affordability range, are few and far...

BY LOANSTREET.COM.MYWE recently touched on the topic of the Perumahan 1Malaysia (PR1MA) initiative and how it has helped many citizens own their first home. The rising cost of living was not the only concern on the minds of Malaysians, so the PR1MA Act 2012 was a welcomed decision.Properties that...

By SHALINI KATESSANshalini@mystar.com.myHome is the best place to relax, so it should be very comfortable to touch and feel. There are many design, style, and materials to construct a quality development, but not without the presence of care and diligence.A professional team working on a detailed...

By Yuri Azrani With the rise of an abundance of modern developments, environmental pollution has also been increasing, causing one to long for the green natural environment that used to be taken for granted. Facing this situation, it has become a growing trend for both homebuyers and developers to...

By NUR IHSAN FADHLINAihsan@mystar.com.myThe “just-walk” concept is one of the most popular trends currently practiced by developers, which is embodied in the Transit Oriented Development (TOD). The focus on “Work, Live and Learn” on one location has seen the residential, commercial and...

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