During the old times, the rich and affluent would ride in helicopters to survey land prospects from their prestigious heights. The poor can only imagine the shape and contour of the land through illustrated maps and take for granted that the information is true.Now, the advent of technology is...

(From left) Gamuda Land marketing and sales executive director Lillian Lung Hian Li and chief operating officer Aw Sei Cheh, Maybank Real Estate Ventures managing director Sally Lye, Ngan and Gamuda Land finance general manager David Ng Kit Cheong pose for a photo.PETALING JAYA: Gamuda Land had...

The RM1.3bil integrated development Gravit8 is drawing in families, friends and visitors(From left) Chew, Foo, Henry Butcher Real Estate Sdn Bhd chief operating officer Tang Chee Meng, Chuah, Khoo and Mitraland deputy general manager Andrew Tan giving the thumbs up in front of the newly completed...

Becoming a landlord isn’t easy, especially in Malaysia, where policies are friendlier towards the tenant. And it is a rite of passage for every fledgeling landlord to experience, once in a while, a tenant from hell. It is a learning process, and ultimately, we master the art of weeding out such...

Contributed by Mary LauThe year was 2005. A file on a property landed on my desk, and going by the information in it, there was a high-value asset that demanded my attention and I was to meet the owner at her residence.Her home was far more impressive than the scant details initially suggested. On...

(From left) Kristine and Chung observing Doss, Yap, Mohd Hadzmir, Wong, Teh, Ng, Zulkurnain and Mohd Haizi jointly cutting the ribbon at the officiating ceremony.PUCHONG: The newly-opened Bandar Puteri Puchong Interchange along Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong (LDP) will improve accessibility and ease...

By Kevin EichenbergerThe majority of leaks can be traced to a standing pool of water somewhere in the home, a level floor should fix thatIf you've got this much water indoors, you may have a bigger problem than just undulating floors. Photo by Yoab Anderson on Unsplash.If you happen to find a leak...

By Kevin EichenbergerYou might have just bought a house, you might even have lived in it for a while, and maybe you were thinking of hiring a professional to get some improvements done – but what if you decided to spend the time and effort, use some of that money for your own tools, and do it...

By Kevin EichenbergerA leak could happen beneath the roof tiles, on balconies, and more often, in bathrooms where the most common culprit is a leaking hand bidet.Photo by Isiah Gibson on Unsplash.If your leak is coming from the roof, you’re likely better off calling a professional, but the...

By Kevin EichenbergerQuarried stone can be expensive and difficult to acquire, but it is possible to create a more affordable and readily available substitute with epoxyEven if you manage to find the kind of stone you’re looking for, the exact shade and quality of veining you get are definitely...