For many new small-time property investors, deciding to own their second home for investment purposes could well burn their fingers if they do not do their due diligence. Many listen to property investment myths and fall into a trap that is hard to free themselves from.

Being a landlord entails more than just the act of collecting rents. A landlord is, in fact, much like a businessman, and like most business, you want to ensure that your property is paying for itself. In a property investor term, that would mean having an excellent rental yield.But what is an...

It is unfortunately not unusual for unscrupulous individuals and groups to take advantage of situations like the current Covid-19 outbreak to cheat or steal from people who are already living in fear. From the fake face masks scam, which has tricked many unsuspecting buyers, comes deadlier scams....

By Vigneswar RajasurianUPDATE: The first round of the contest has been extended until April 30, 2020.Omni-channel property platform provider StarProperty Sdn Bhd is launching a series of homebound contests beginning with a home cooking contest.Called the ‘StarProperty Stay At Home Contest’, the...

Tay said architects and other professional firms are unable to meet the current wage subsidies.KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) is urging the government for further immediate cash flow measures for employers to relieve struggling professional services firms which are unable...

Self-branding is important, said Chan.There is an adage pointing out that sharing is caring and in this turbulent times the property industry is going through, this aphorism is more crucial than ever.Hartamas Real Estate (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd associate director Christopher Chan believes this to be...

The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) on April 7 revised the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on stratified properties. Much of the contents remain the same, but the numbering of paragraphs have been rectified to show the correct sequence from FAQ 14 onward. Issues relating to the...

The house you purchase may come with a side patch of land, one that left unattended will play nursery to weeds and maybe grass if you are lucky. But with a bit of green touch, a house owner can work up a bounty that is aesthetically pleasing and rewarding at the same time. With dedication and a...

For those living in tall buildings, gardening as a hobby may be somewhat limited. Any available land is scarce, and they are usually the property of the collective community, meaning that you won’t be able to work any magic with those green fingers of yours.Luckily, plants can be pretty hardy,...

BY SOPHIE MIURAPicking out new dinnerware or buying fresh linens might seem like a purely aesthetic decision, but a string of studies suggest the way you style your home can have a subtle but powerful impact on your health. From the color of your plates to where you charge your phone, we chart the...