Understanding the importance of perfecting your strata titleBy Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myFor some homeowners, having a strata title bears little significance. They may not see the necessity to perfect the transfer (issue the strata title in his name) due to the legal fees and stamp...

Motorcycles parked in front of the entrance will block firemen’s access during a fire.BROKEN lifts, blocked emergency exits, dark and smelly corridors, and improper waste disposal are some of the issues pervading Pangsapuri Angsana low-cost flats in Subang Jaya, Selangor.The badly maintained...

By Jarod LimKUALA Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is investigating the cause of cracks which have appeared in several houses in Bandar Damai Perdana in Kuala Lumpur.Residents allege that blasting activities at two project sites – a housing development in Alam Damai and the tunnel construction for the...

By Shalini RavindranRedevelopment of the Highland Towers site will have to wait as legal issues have delayed the planned demolition this month. — FilepicTHE planned demolition this month of two remaining blocks of Highland Towers is delayed due to compensation issues. Ampang Jaya Municipal...

Quit paying rent and achieve stability by having your own homeBy Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myHAVING a roof over one’s head is often not enough, especially when living in a rented property. It is knowing that we own a particular property that fills us with pride and signifies we have...

By Susan JosephFound the property of your dreams? What can you do to ensure that the property particulars are what you are told they are? In Malaysia, under the Torrens system, the person named as proprietor on the title of the property is deemed the legal owner. It is advisable that you conduct a...

By Sofia RaihanahDespite the drawbacks of urban living, it is still possible to go waste-free and eco-friendly in a property with limited space.As the population in Malaysia increases and the rate of urbanisation increases, the living spaces in urban areas such as Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya are...

By Sofia RaihanahMany people drive around, instead of taking public transportation, as demonstrated by the traffic jams that we suffer during peak hours and on the weekends.Recently, StarProperty.my conducted a survey using 60 working adults and college students residing around Selangor and Kuala...

Bangsar is an opulent suburb of vintage homes and boutiques perched on rolling hills at the edge of the Kuala Lumpur city limits.Despite the traffic, an address is Bangsar is still one to have – if you can afford it. Here are some reasons why people aspire to live in Bangsar.HistoryBangsar had an...

Regus Malaysia partners with Tribeca to launch their 34th coworking space in MalaysiaRegus Malaysia adds to its growing stable of coworking spaces with the launch of Regus Tribeca, located at the heart of Kuala Lumpur in the Bukit Bintang area. The latest coworking space will be its 34th office...