A PROPERTY freeze to resolve the current oversupply is a short-term measure. What is needed are clear cut policies for the sector, property consultants say.They say a better approach would be for developers, lending and banking institutions and approving authorities to provide financing and...

The luxury bungalows of the the Green Planet Living Tambun Road development are located near the 250 million-year-old Tambun hills.WAKE up to the sound of birds chirping and sight of mist embracing the lush greenery around you.The Green Planet Living @ Tambun Road development by Team Keris Bhd...

Picture Source: Quality Guidebook for Homeowners by CIDB MalaysiaTricky affairHome buying can be a tricky one if you are unaware of your rights as a homebuyer. One of the issues that you need to be informed about is defects assessment. Brand new houses are prone to imperfections such as cracks,...

Residents of Sapphire 9 at Cheras 9th Mile can expect privacy amid a serene environmentBY HIDAYAH SARUDIN hidayah@mystar.com.my Signature Entrance of Sapphire 9THE sign of a mature and developing township is the continuous expansion of residential development year after year with no indication of...

Picture Source: Quality Guidebook for Homeowners by CIDB MalaysiaA NEW HOME is a big deal and should be treated as such. Each detail should be taken into account and each problem should be taken seriously. Defects, no matter how small they are, should never be dismissed or ignored. Small defects...

By NG PAU LING pauline@thestar.com.myColouring your new year!COLOUR speaks louder than words. It is a powerful tool that possesses the ability to influence moods and emotions.An action as simple and cost-effective as adding a new hue to a wall can do wonders for the ambience of any interior.Here...

A gated and guarded township offering affordable housing and secure environmentIMAGINE a serene environment filled with luscious greens where you can relax after a long day at work or take a stroll by the lake and watch the world go by.The township of LBS Alam Perdana is one such place. Residents...

Picture Source: Quality Guidebook for Homeowners by CIDB MalaysiaDo not miss Defects AssessmentYou have invested in what would highly likely be the biggest investment of your life. You have the keys with you and you are all geared up to move in and enjoy the breath of fresh paint, shiny windows and...

By HIDAYAH SARUDIN hidayah@mystar.com.myMANY small living room ideas aim to make the area look more spacious than it is. Such ideas can create the impression of a roomier space.  These ideas usually revolve around decorating the space in a way that maximises light and space, while keeping in mind...

By AISYAH SUWARDI aisyahs@thestar.com.myProjects in the pipeline to transform the retail experienceSunway Putra Mall’s signature facade, the South African-inspired Cora sun-drop diamond with bright hues of red, orange and yellow, is actually a reflection of the transformation.WITH Sunway Pyramid...