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Malaysian residential property sector to remain flat
BY EUGENE MAHALINGAMAt the meeting: (from left) Jones Lang LaSalle Global Capital Markets Research director David Green-Morgan, Faizan, Elvin and Sittampalam at the press conference during the summit in Kuala Lumpur.KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian residential property sector is expected to remain flat...
Real-estate developer goes to court over fB post alleging scam
BY QISHIN TARIQSHAH ALAM: A real-estate developer has taken a financial adviser to court over an alleged Facebook post that suggested the company was a scam.Alfafa Development and Construction Sdn Bhd and its director Norsham Abd Aziz demanded that Afyan Mat Rawi stop posting about the company and...
Sabah govt to shorten strata title waiting time
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s housing laws are being overhauled to ensure home owners need not wait a long time to get their strata titles.State Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the state Attorney-General was drawing up the proposed amendments to the Housing Enactment,...
Projects that benefit the people to be given priority
BY MAZWIN NIK ANISPUTRAJAYA: Ministries must prioritise development projects that will benefit the people more, even if they result in lower economic returns to the country.This will be the Government’s focus for the next few years, to ensure such projects are carried out.Minister in the Prime...
Serial dumpers caught in the act
BY SHEILA SRI PRIYAIT is only right to practise good neighbourliness, however, it is tough to practise this when you end up having neighbours who simply lack civic-consciousness.Just like the thieves who appear after dark; some neighbours will sneak out when nobody’s watching and dump their pile...
Final tower at a high rise development sees 92% take-up rate
The launch of the last tower at Lakeville Residences received very good response.As reported in The Star Online, the final tower of the Lakeville Residence development was recently launched by Mah Sing Group. The event was held on a weekend at Lakeville Lifestyle Sales Gallery in Kepong.The...
6 of the most luxurious condominiums in KL
It has been said that money cannot buy happiness, but money can certainly buy you a unit at one of these posh establishments at an enviable address, and that might be enough to put you in a good mood!Kuala Lumpur, being the capital city of Malaysia, is undoubtedly packed with a diverse mix of old...
6 Reasons To Hire A Real Estate Agent
Ever wondered whether to hire a real estate agent, or sell off the property yourself? Here are six reasons in favour of why you should hire a real estate agent.The proliferation of services that help either the seller or homebuyer complete their real estate transactions mean that you'd be spoilt...
9 measures to identify a good agent
Finding the right agent is definitely crucial to ensure that you get the right deal when buying your dream abode or selling your current house. Picking the wrong agent can botch your transaction, leaving you with no place to call home, or could leave you hanging without any news.Keep in mind that a...
How does it feel to live in a micro house?
The portable one-room cottage that Ryan and Kim Kasl call home. Photos: TNSRead more at http://www.star2.com/culture/design/2016/07/28/would-you-move-your-family-into-a-micro-house/#RweoSzg8JHICMI7A.99A mother of two, Kim Kasl, doesn’t feel deprived raising her young children without the benefit...