For the average Malaysian, slapping together a couple of locks and chains will do just fine in securing their homes. That will work, but sometimes, the best security measure is one that prevents a break-in, rather than barring the thief’s entrance. After all, prevention is better than cure. Let's...

While most Malaysians are familiar with a Seller Agent, the term Buyer Agent is relatively a new concept. Typically, an agent represents the owner of the property, and upon a successful transaction, the agent gets paid by his or her principal who is likely the property owner. The Valuers,...

People usually associate getting muscular or toned up with lifting big heavy weights in the gym. Without a doubt, training in the gym with a wider selection of equipment can provide variety in one’s training. However, muscular growth does not rely only on lifting heavy weights. There are many...

Many individuals, rich or poor, have dreamt of making good investments for wealth accumulation as they believe in letting the money work for them to hedge against inflation. We work hard to save seed money to invest in real estate as property investment has traditionally shown to be more than...

BY ELLEN WHYTEIsn't it strange how the proverb suggest that lemons are icky? With their fresh and delicious scent, lemons are wonderful things to have around the home.Freshen your fridgeIf you've had a pot of curry in the fridge or cheese, a lemon can remove the stale odour and perk it all up....

By: Caitlyn Ng Li YuinWhen you've had a long day at work, what do you feel like doing when you get home? If your answer is "sleep", why not try taking a long luxurious bath instead?The delightful master bathroom of Elymus at Bandar Sri Sendayan, Seremban.How many of you are guilty of rushing...

By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myWith the Movement Control Order (MCO) enforced, Malaysia is effectively in a stasis. Businesses have largely shut down, except those from the key industries, namely food production and essential services.As for the property industry, developers and real...

Living together and caring for one’s parents is a blessing. Not only do we return to them what we once received, but we also inculcate respect in the younger generation towards the elderly. A simple way to show our appreciation towards them is by making the very house in which we stay in, a less...

This year was supposed to be Visit Malaysia Year. Despite all the planned programmes and targets set by the Ministry of Tourism, no one would have imagined the string of events that would derail this plan. So how can the nation lure these tourists back or increase the footfall, once things...

By Kevin EichenbergerIt seems that homebuyers, with our widely differing tastes and preferences, simply do not have access to the expected range of real estate optionsPhoto by chuttersnap on Unsplash.The problem of rapidly increasing numbers of completed but unsold real estate far outpacing the...