Township developer LBS Bina Group Bhd (LBS), in announcing its 2020 sales target of RM1.6bil, is planning to launch 5,496 units of homes this year. Eleven new launches, which has an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM2.32bil, will be built in seven locations, says LBS group managing...

By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myCrime prevention is not an endeavour that the police force has to tackle alone. Fascinatingly, crime can also be encouraged and discouraged by the design of a township or development. Hence, a safety-conscious house buyer should always ensure that the...

It is an exciting moment of your life to receive the keys to your home. But the hurdle isn’t over, not when there are things to be done, especially during the defect liability period where faults and defects are discovered and hopefully, are repaired. Defects that are easily spotted shouldn’t...

Earth, a positive aspect for the property industry, will be the dominant elementBy Joseph Wong and Viktor ChongWith the rat displacing the boar as the new Chinese Zodiac animal, its influence is expected to be generally positive for the property sector. Year 2020 itself, despite being the year of...

Location reemerges as the prime decision makerBy Kevin Khye-Ming Eichenberger kevin.eichenberger@thestar.com.myEvery year, StarProperty collates the thoughts of our readers and visitors to our events to better inform investors, negotiators, developers, and other parties with a stake or interest in...

By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myYear 2020 opens its doors as 2019 leaves us behind, promising a world of opportunities and challenges ahead, especially with regards to the property market. Stepping into January, we are aware that Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and with it,...

New buildings will be trimmer, more cost-effective and environmentally friendlyBy Kevin Khye-Ming Eichenberger kevin.eichenberger@thestar.com.myThe rainforest-like landscaping at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital infuses the building with natural sights, sounds, and scents.The buildings of the near future...

Property market remains sluggish with spurts of growth in the industrial sectorBy Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myYear 2019 winds down after another challenging year for the property market, and the outlook for 2020 is nebulous at best. The property overhang issue is unresolved, and the...

It is normal for the average house buyer to have a list of attributes he or she desires in a property, such as the location, price and square feet. But do you know that the type of land you live on is equally important? Here we are not distinguishing between leasehold of freehold land, but the...

Property owners, regardless they are homeowners or investors, should have a proper exit plan in place before they buy any real estate. Whether it is a residential or commercial property, having an exit strategy is an essential factor because it will have an impact on the owner’s financial...