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Homebuyers win travel vouchers and gadgets in lucky draw
Kwan (left) presenting the grand prize to Law at the Celebration of Winners lucky draw.SUNSURIA Bhd rewarded housebuyers at a “Celebration of Winners” lucky draw in conjunction with the lunar new year.The event, held at the Celebration Centre in Sunsuria City, was the culmination of the “Spin...
Practise sustainable building and plan properly
Work Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusuff - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / THE STARKUCHING: Construction industry players are urged to prioritise sustainable practices and conduct proper planning in their projects to reduce impact of energy consumption and implications on the environment.Works Minister Datuk...
Boustead sells land for RM136mil
It will continue to own and operate its plantation business on the remaining 1,389 acres of the Malakoff Estate.PETALING JAYA: Boustead Plantations Bhd has disposed of three parcels of land totalling 343 acres in Penang for RM136.04mil.It said that agreements to sell the land were signed with...
Buying property in the Year of the Dog
STARPROPERTY.MY will be hosting a forum titled “Make Better Property Related Decisions” this weekend, featuring speakers who will impart their knowledge on building successful property portfolios and amassing properties to increase net worth.One of the speakers are renowned feng shui expert...
The myth about 'no conflict of interest' in property transactions
It is a good idea to be represented in all legal matters, including all property transactions.I may sound like an old man complaining about the great old days in this article, but I hope you will give me the benefit of the doubt. I'm talking about conflict of interest in "non-contentious matters"...
How to extend your lease for leasehold properties
By Christopher ChanThe extension of leases for leasehold properties is governed under section 197 of the National Land Code (Act 56 of 1965) pertaining to the applications for approval of surrender of the whole of the land, as well as the land rules of the various states.For the state of Selangor,...
When the bank loses your title what can or cannot they do?
Check if the bank has lost the “original copy” of your title document.By Dr Ernest CheongIn my earlier article, When the bank forecloses how do you survive?, I suggested that Malaysian borrowers have five defences against foreclosure proceedings launched against them by Malaysian banks. One...
Fixed rate vs variable rate home loans: Which are better?
by imoney.myTaking up a home loan is a life-changing decision with financial impacts which commonly last for decades. Because of the large amount of money that is often involved in a home loan, the interest rate is usually the greatest consideration for home loan borrowers, and rightly so.When it...
How do I refinance my property, and what exactly is it?
by imoney.myRefinancing allows you to pay less interest on your property, to service less of a monthly home loan installment if you’re tied for cash, or to borrow some cash using your home as collateral, and based on its new, higher valuation.Home loan refinancing has been popular as a loan...
IJM confident of more projects
Chief executive officer and managing director Datuk Soam Heng Choon(filepic) said the annual replenishment order book target is between RM2.5bil and RM3bil.PETALING JAYA: IJM Corp Bhd, which is among the companies eyeing the civil works of the high-speed rail (HSR) project, is confident of...