StarProperty Awards is poised to have a more comprehensive judging criteriaSeated, from left: Institution of Engineers Malaysia honorary secretary Mohd Khir Muhammad, Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia past president Datuk Lau Wai Seang, PEPS president Michael KK Kong and Malaysian Institute...

A different perspective needs to be taken to turn the negatives into positivesBy Joseph Wong josephwong@thestar.com.myThere is always opportunities in threats and developers need to find their niche.The Malaysian property industry has, of late, been smacked left, right and centre. Already in the...

This form of development goes beyond bricks and mortar, but more towards the creation of safe, clean, interesting spacesBy Joseph Wong josephwong@thestar.com.myMost new developments have many green features like this one.As the years progress, more and more property developers have been offering...

StarProperty Awards 2020 Celebrates The Nation BuildersBack for its 5th iteration, the StarProperty Awards for 2020 has upped the ante more than ever before. The awards pay homage to the premier real estate developers and the developments that form the fabric of the nation’s infrastructure,...

Let’s face it. Covid-19 has really put a dampener on agents’ business as much of their dealings is face-to-face, especially when it comes to showing potential buyers and tenants potential real estate.The real estate business is already stressful enough given the slowdown, the economy faltering,...

Sarah was very pleased when the sales attendant informed her that the maintenance charges of a high-end development that she was planning to purchase would be “X” sen per sq ft. The rate was very attractive, and she was further assured that if there were an increase, it would not be...

Contributed by Sebastian TanWith the government’s movement control order in place, it is even more vital for home-bound citizens to keep their health and fitness in top shape.Not only will a healthy body be able to resist viruses better, but it will also help to keep the mind healthy as well. So...

Now that you have to prepare meals at home as this is the safest thing to do when it comes to food, given the government’s control movement order (CMO) following the Covid-19 outbreak.With having to juggle work and family is no easy task when it comes to remote working so here’s a few Asian...

By Vigneswar RajasurianBank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has ordered all banks in Malaysia to grant an automatic six-month moratorium on loan and financing repayments effective April 1, 2020.The move is made as part of the Central Bank’s measures to ease the plight of borrowers facing financial...

Tropicana Gardens resides within Kota Damansara.PETALING JAYA: Property developer Tropicana Corporation Bhd (Tropicana Corp) announced that it would waive rentals to tenants at Tropicana Gardens Mall during the movement control order period from March 18 to April 14, 2020.This is to help ease...