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Problems faced by first-time homebuyers
Tips on what to do before house-huntingIT is a difficult and tedious experience to buy your first home. After all, a home purchase requires a huge amount of money which is no trivial matter. The property will probably be the most valuable asset you own in your lifetime.To help first-time...
5 things that could damage your credit score
YOUR credit score reflects your financial credibility. It is not easy to establish a good reputation, but it would only take a second to destroy it. In fact, it is more often than not that we unknowingly damage our own credit score!The following shows how Malaysians unknowingly undermine their...
Urban offerings at Shah Alam
Paramount Property finds its niche in all-rounded townshipsResidents of Urbano will be greeted with a range of facilities, catering to different recreational needs.WITH a four-decade track record in building enduring addresses, Paramount Property is a full-spectrum developer that has residential,...
Forest village within the city
The ERA by JKG Land offers residents a quick retreat to a serene sanctuaryBy YOGANESWARI VELLUSAMY yoganeswari@mystar.com.myLEADING developer JKG Land Bhd has set out to be bold and different by constantly seeking assurances, stability and happiness for its customers.Living up to its status, the...
UEM Sunrise unveils Dahlia
By SHALINI KATESSANShalini@mystar.com.myUEM Sunrise Berhad chief operating officer development Datuk Roslan IbrahimKUALA LUMPUR: UEM Sunrise Bhd has crafted a new development dubbed Dahlia, poised as the fourth phase of its offering within Serene Heights Bangi, Selangor. This phase is now open for...
Forest City project has done more harm than good
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...
How to make home-sharing work for you.
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...
Short-term rentals' impact on neighbourhood
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...
Top 7 Wow Developments in 2017
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...
What’s the worst thing you can do to your career?
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...