By Kevin EichenbergerPerhaps the preexisting mortar has finally worn out, or maybe you’ve destroyed some of your tiles in an attempt to drill a hole – in which case, this section is for youPhoto by Andrew Buchanan on Unsplash.Beneath your tile is a thin layer of adhesive or mortar, beneath that...

By Kevin EichenbergerIf you own an electric drill, you may have taken it to some walls, and in the process of drilling everything in the house, you may have discovered that some materials react violently to the vibrations of a drillBefore you begin to get into the details of the drill bits you...

Artist impression of the Greenfield Residence.BANDAR SUNWAY: Greenfield Residence, a Green Building Index certified residential development by Cicet Asia Development Sdn Bhd (Cicet), together with Boozeat, recently hosted a gourmet event at its sales gallery.The event, aptly called “A Shucking...

By Joseph Wong josephwong@thestar.com.myWith the short-stay rental industry burgeoning in Malaysia, resort and holiday homes are gaining stronger appeal especially among property investors. For holidaymakers planning to own such a home, this niche market certainly has charms and attractiveness.Even...

By Joseph Wong josephwong@thestar.com.myTaking a turn from his predecessor, Lim Boon Ping intends to roll out more benefits A lot of things are going to roll out very soon, said Lim.PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents’ (MIEA) new president Lim Boon Ping has set out on a mission to...

If auspicious numbers are to be taken into account when purchasing a property, then OSK Property’s (OSKP) eight property deals for eight of its ongoing and new projects might be the sign for home seekers to buy now.The number eight, which stands for wealth, fortune and prosperity to the Chinese...

Sited at the southern fringe of Taman Melati, PV9 with a total of 953 residential units is scheduled for completion in June 2022.Nestled within the mature neighbourhood of Setapak, PV9 is composed of two blocks of high-rise condominiums. Sprawled across 5.6 acres of land, the development straddles...

Developers, homebuyers and stakeholders still have reasons to look to the futureBy Joseph Wong josephwong@thestar.com.myAfter the dust has settled, the general consensus for Budget 2020 is that there are many indirect benefits to the property sector when compared to last year’s.It is undeniable...

Congratulations, you have reached the latest milestone in your life by owning a house. Your parents and grandparents are undoubtedly nodding their heads in approval as you have fulfilled the Asian cultural need of having your own roof.But for most people, the first home is rarely the last. There...

By Kevin EichenbergerDo you handle it yourself or contract it out to a professional? Depends on the work, and you.So you’ve bought a house, gone through it with a magnifying glass, moved in, and lived in it. At some point, perhaps after the defect liability period has lapsed, you might come...