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By Eugene MahalingamProperty investment has always been known to be a great and traditionally “safer” way to generate attractive returns.Residential property aside, the commercial or retail sub-sector is also known to provide sound investment returns.“For those looking to diversify their...

It is not a gimmick that you can start investing in property starting with RM 10.Okay, marketing talk aside, this month's issue is about all the costs needed to start investing in REITs (Real Estate Investment Trust).If you refer back to Part 1 Beginner's Guide in REIT Investing which I wrote...

What is as important as high returns in any form of investment? Two words: Consistency and predictability.Sometimes, when some of my clients lament that their return of 10% to 12% a year is not high enough, I share with them that there are a lot of other options to get higher returns in a shorter...

"I'd like to put in an offer!"Watch this Space by Chee Su-Lin | sulin.chee@thestar.com.myWhat happens when your bank valuation is lower than the price negotiated?If you ever made an emotional bid on a property, and you and the owner went back and forth on the offer, you probably experienced trying...

Here are some mathematical principles, as well as other less empirical methods, of determining if now would be a good time to rent or buy.by imoney.myWhen it comes to a home (i.e. a property you personally stay in), renting versus buying is literally one of the toughest decisions you’ll ever...

By Joyce Chuah, CEO of Success Concepts Life PlannersPlacing too much importance on appearing rich can affect one’s net worth. One may want to delay self-gratification in order to build a strong financial foundation.I once asked someone who looked like a million dollars on the outside but was...

BY LOANSTREET.COM.MYThere is a lot of talk on property investments and how it can bring financial freedom. While we understand that it involves a lot of hard work, research and maybe some luck, it is imperative to know that monetising from real estate is not a sure fire thing.Today, we look at...

BY MANGALESRI CHANDRASEKARANmangalesri@ocision.comIt is undeniable that the property sector has proven to be a successful investment option for many. Currently, high-rise residences have become a preferred lifestyle option among younger generations, while the older generation still opts for landed...

Financial secrets revealed! How some investors can buy more properties than others.  We recently completed a workshop called Financial Mastery to share with newbies and investors alike, on how to design their financial portfolio to receive millions from the bank.Students, young working adults and...

Find out more about the debt service ratio that banks use to determine your capacity to take loans.How many of you know how much you are worth, in terms of loan value, to the banks?Did you know that you have a value to the banks?My company Freemen recently completed a workshop to share with...

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