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By AISYAH SUWARDIILAM president unveils the profession of landscape architectDean of Faculty of Design and Architecture UPM Dr. Osman Mohd TahirAlthough it is a lesser-known profession, landscape architecture is an integral part of the construction process and a well-sought-after profession due to...

An aerial view of Azira in Bandar Bukit Raja (artist’s impression)PETALING JAYA: Sime Darby Property is launching its latest residential development, Azira in Bandar Bukit Raja.According to the statement, the development comprises 111 units of 20’ x 75’ double-storey link homes with a...

CBRE|WTW managing director Foo Gee Jen(pic), speaking at the 2018 Asia Pacific Real Estate Market Outlook briefing, said that developers were restrategising their products to cater to the demand.By Aisyah Suwardi   aisyah@thestar.com.myPETALING JAYA: The Malaysian property market is expected to...

By VIKTOR CHONG What comes to mind when you think of social media is Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. With that being said,  real estate agents need a more professional platform to make their presence felt in cyberspace. LinkedIn is one of the largest professional networking sites of today. What...

By VIKTOR CHONGTHE current borderless world is a fast-paced environment, filled with opportunities for the opportunistic. As a prospective real estate agent, create a profile or platform that maximises the amount of traffic towards your listing.From a statistical perspective, the NAR Profile of...

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia property market is expected to be "flattish" in 2018 with low single digit growth in terms of prices with greater pressure on serviced offices home offices (SoHos), says a top property valuer.CBRE WTW managing director Foo Gee Jen said on Wednesday that in the residential...

By Christine Cheah | christinecheah@thestar.com.myMalaysian youths, who have been encouraged by the Real Estate and Housing Developers Association to buy a house before a car, say houses are too expensive and beyond their means.Marketing executive Omar Islam Akhiruddin, 26, bought a second-hand...

Open Season by Teh Eng HockTeh reckons youngsters should give  up consumerist luxuries to save at least 30% of their income by investing in property."WAIT. The bubble’s about to burst.” How many times have we heard this advice being dished out to prospective housebuyers?I’ve heard such words...

By Ain AqilahHouses nearby landfills even have high asking priceLocation is key in property purchase, and the consensus is that the Klang Valley is the prime area, but before signing the sale and purchase agreement, prospective buyers should be alert to red flags that may warn of potential health...