ACCORDING to AuctionGuru.com.my, the number of properties going under the hammer continues to move in an upward trend.Based on data analysis of the property market, a total number of 6,225 residential properties valued at RM1.78bil were put up for auction in Q1 2017.This constitutes a 31% increase...

By Viktor Chong viktor@mystar.com.myWHILE price is usually the main component that distinguishes landed property from high-rise property, there are several other important factors to be considered when it comes to these two types of dwelling.MaintenanceHigh-rise properties are always associated...

By Hidayah Sarudin hidayah@mystar.com.myTHE FLOOD in Penang, while unfortunate, is hardly a new occurrence in Malaysia. As a country with frequent rainfalls, different parts of Malaysia have experienced flash foods and water overflows that cause various inconveniences or even tragic incidents. If...

By VIKNESH ASHLEY vikneshashley@thestar.com.mySime Darby Property’s thriving Shah Alam offering creates the setting for living large.UNFOLDING inside mature Shah Alam is the City of Elmina (CoE), one of the first wellness-themed developments in Malaysia that embrace the concept of a holistic...

A hidden gem situated within the outskirts of the Greater Kuala Lumpur, Veonna in Bandar Sri Sendayan is perfect for young families who want a conducive living space to work and play.With a comprehensive range of amenities and facilities, families who dwell in this thriving township have all their...

By Sharmilah Deviy For first-time home seekers who are looking for their ideal affordable home, this is a list not to be missed. These developments offer affordable dwellings priced below RM500,000 located across the nation. i-Condo@I-Santorini, I-Platinum Sdn Bhd, Tanjung Pinang,...

Jessie LeeBy HAKIM HASSAN hakim@thestar.com.myALTHOUGH feng shui has been practised by the Chinese community since the time of the ancients, there are still misconceptions and misinterpretations to the art, says Soleil Trinity founder Jessie Lee.While it is true that feng shui deals with the flow...

[slider id='101225' name='Sunway Serene' size='full'] THESE days, young urban Malaysians constantly lament the lack of housing opportunities within prime locations.Yet, despite the soft market, eager property seekers are on the lookout for homes within mature neighbourhoods.They would have cause...

BY VIKTOR CHONG IF you are currently at the age of 20 something, just out of the university and stepping right into the employment market, saving now to secure your financial future may be the least of your concern with the obligation of rents, study and car loans and other daily expenses. However,...

By Sharmilah Deviy sharmilah@mystar.com.myThe southern part of Peninsular Malaysia has been in the limelight since Iskandar Malaysia was established in 2016, dotting the southern development corridor in Johor with modern developments, beautiful landscapes, full amenities, well-connected highways to...