MELBOURNE: Property developer UEM Sunrise Bhd is planning a mixed-use development for its latest land acquisition in Australia. The 5,390 sq m parcel, located at 21-53 Hoddle Street, Collingwood, was purchased from Jowett Properties for AU$43mil. The site is currently home to a Melbourne auto...

By Vigneswar RajasurianAn edible garden is just as the term suggests, a garden with consumable herbs, vegetables, flowers or seeds.When it comes to starting an edible garden, size does not matter and one can get started with minimal costs and effort. For those living in high-rise buildings and lack...

By Viktor ChongSince antiquity, flowers have played a role in livening one’s home space, adding both colour and aroma to the atmosphere. Besides the aesthetic appeal, flowers also provide the presence that only a living thing could give, making it hard for plastic rip-offs to replace them. But...

By Nur Fairuza SyahiraHaving noisy neighbours can be very annoying because such people will disturb your peace. It can be children screaming and shouting because they lacked parental guidance, youths playing loud music or even adults holding parties late into the night. What would you do if you...

KUALA LUMPUR: As the movement control order (MCO) moves to the recovery MCO (RMCO), businesses and the public must play their parts by following the new normal standard operating procedures (SOPs). With limits to the number of shoppers within outlets and social distancing practised, queues and...

By Viktor ChongDesigning the interior of your home can be a daunting task, especially if you are not a professional. A multitude of questions come to mind when such an endeavour is undertaken, such as the colours for the respective rooms or the combination of colours that match. Fortunately, this...

By Vigneswar RajasurianThe government recently introduced several incentives under the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) and the revived Home Ownership Campaign (HOC2) to spur the local property market. The measures coupled with dipping prices in the property market and low lending rates...

The recently announced National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) is aimed at reviving many parts of the economy. The property sector is within the scope of the plan. If successful, the plan would stimulate sales and instill some much-needed stability and normality in the local housing market.

Mah Sing Group Bhd (Mah Sing) plans to roll out another 200 units in M Luna phase 1B after recording a 90% take-up over its weekend launch. The launch, from June 13 to 14, attracted a good crowd who were drawn by the project’s design, good location, and pricing.

By Viktor ChongThese are exciting times ahead for the property market. For those who are still unaware, there is a global trend of “work from home” going on strong internationally. Employers realise that workers can exercise their employment from anywhere, which means that the high cost of...