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Government’s Proposal to Lower the Current Housing Loan Interest Rate
PETALING JAYA: Real Estate Housing Developers' Association Malaysia (Rehda) welcomes the recent proposal by the Government to reduce the housing loan interest rate.“We foresee that this will translate into an improved economic status for the rakyat as well as the industry and nation for the years...
JKG Land enters synergistic partnership with four top interior brands
By Tharmini KenasFrom left: Xu Xiaobing, Elma Lim, Teh Kean Ming, Lyu En, Robert Tan Hua Choon, Jackson Low, Audrey Ang and Akihiro OkumuraPETALING JAYA: JKG Land Bhd has signed a partnership agreement with Signature Kitchen, Teka, Daikin and Rubine. The signing ceremony was recently held at The...
What’s in for 2018 from a feng shui perspective by Prof. Joe Choo
Contributed by Prof. Joe Choo (Feng Shui Consultant, Public Speaker, Trainer & Author) When the year stem and root of 2018 combined, it produces a sound consonant which is wood. According to Gua 9 which is fire, then the element of 5 Cycle 6 Forces is fire. Therefore 2018 will be a very...
5 tips for first-time house buyers
Contributed by Alfred Chong (Lawyer)Buying your first house may be a daunting process with attention required for the following during the pre-purchase stage:-Determining whether to purchase a house under construction or a duly constructed by the Developer or in the alternative purchasing...
Synopsis: Global economic outlook 2018: Groping for recovery
IQI Global chief economist Shan Saeed Contributed by SHAN SAEED (Economist)Alchemy of financial markets is changing every day. First world countries [US, Japan, Europe] are facing headwinds to restore confidence back into their economies. In the last ten years, central bankers in the advanced...
Thoughts on property investment
Mark Chua, Financial coach Contributed by Mark ChuaPROPERTY INVESTMENT ISN’T A JJPTR SKIM CEPAT KAYA LAH!This short article articulates some of my thoughts on Property Investment. Again, my apologies if my views are sweeping or cause any offence.To me, successful property investment is a...
How do you purchase a property with fixtures and fittings?
David Kok Weng Tuck from David Kok & PartnersContributed by David Kok Weng Tuck (David Kok & Partners)Nowadays people buy and sell properties with fixtures and fittings. Therefore, it is advisable to know how to go about this kind of purchase so that the parties are clear about the fixtures and...
Nu Skin Malaysia introduces ecosphere water purifier launch
(In the middle) from left to right, models carrying the EceSphere Water Purifier, taking a commemorative picture with Hendrix Wong, vice president, sales & marketing, Nu Skin Malaysia & Brunei, Dr. Mark Bartlett, vice president of Global Research and Development for Pharmanex, David Cheong, general...
Q&A: Must all progress payment requests be accompanied by an architect's report?
Q: Dear StarProperty,I have a query that I wish to post to National House Buyers' Association (HBA), I have recently purchased a condo from a developer where my financing amount is 70% of the selling price.I paid the first 10% upon signing of the sale and purchase agreement (SPA) and as the...
“Rent” is not a four-letter word
FINANCIAL SNACKSBY CHEONG WAI QUAN AMY (name has been changed for this article), who was burdened by her mortgage repayments, felt liberated when sale of her SOHO unit was finalised. She moved into a rented bungalow, started her vegetable and herbs garden, and set up the rest of the big house to...