More than a house, more than an experienceBy Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myThe opulent life of successful individuals, either through merit or inheritance have always been a subject of envy. Although it stands as a glaring statement of the income gap between the rich and the poor, many...

Nicholas Choo seemingly came out from nowhere before earning the lofty title of “Honourable Negotiator” at the recent StarProperty.my Real Estate Awards in 2018, so we dove into an interview with this deceptively young-looking real estate negotiator to elicit his thoughts on a career in real...

By Kevin EichenbergerSo you haven’t received any rental payments in a while, what should you do?1. Notify the tenant of outstanding rental paymentsA tenant’s failure to pay rental could be due to financial constraints, so the first reasonable step would be to provide the tenant with a written...

IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) recently launched the IOI-Active Citizens: Waste-To-Treasure campaign, a collaboration with British Council on its Active Citizens Program in Puchong.Interactive games at the launchThe aims of the campaign:To encourage the Puchong community to lead a sustainable...

With most travellers who board the occasional AirAsia flight, or any other low-cost carrier, there are costs expected for additional frills such as in-flight meals or access to the airport lounge – or surcharges in the event of changed plans. Corporate travellers, however, demand greater...

By Hakim Hassan hakim@thestar.com.myThe Joint Management Committee (JMC) is an essential part of strata management to ensure that amenities are well kept for residents to enjoy. Under the Strata Management Act 2013, there are duties and also powers that are given to members of the JMC to run their...

By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myThe enigmatic nature of colours has always been a source of intrigue. From the basic colours of red, orange, blue, green,  purple, cyan and yellow, springs forth myriad combinations that captivate the human eyes and imagination. Colours not only contain...

The StarProperty.my 2018 Forum on 1st December brought together another inspiring line-up of speakers to dispel myths surrounding the property market and reveal the trajectory of 2019.Beginning with an overview of Malaysia’s economic performance in comparison with the ASEAN region and the rest of...

New development by Land Pacific aims at first-time home buyersFor first-time home buyers, purchasing their dream home can be a daunting task, considering that pricing, location, amenities and financing are some of the critical aspects to think about before buying their first property.To acquire a...

BY NG PAU LINGThe past two years has seen the world being filled with turmoil and unrest; the sense of uncertainty around the globe had prompted people to close their door for inner retreats and emotional energy replenishment.However, after a period of self-adjustment and recharge, moving on to...