In Depth

What’s wrong with learning from Singapore’s success in housing?

teh.prisca@gmail.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 09:54:14 +0000

It is incredible how an attempt to improve the Malaysian public housing model, which is totally outdated and no longer feasible, could be viewed in a negative light.

How FundMyHome did in comparison … let the facts speak for themselves

teh.prisca@gmail.com — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:11:52 +0000

If we do not innovate and try new ideas, we can never make progress.

Homeownership could be made more affordable if we opened our minds

teh.prisca@gmail.com — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:28:43 +0000

he excesses of the past decade, the borrowing binge fuelled by ultra-low interest rates and liquidity, are coming back to bite us, no doubt.

'Pink Panther' theme composer’s Malibu home up for sale at US$11.6 million

jcchongkoksang1967@gmail.com — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:59:00 +0000

The great composer of unforgettable themes and songs of classic movies, Henry Mancini, has a house in Malibu’s La Costa Beach listed at US$11.6 million (RM52.3 million).

What is a duplex house in Malaysia?

wailun.chin — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:43:00 +0000

It is two-storey structure in a condo, that offers space and flexibility.

Imagine buying a two-storey condo unit in your ideal location and at your dream price. Yes, you are reading it ‘just right’ – it has two storeys, and it is called a duplex unit, that comes with extra space for you on the upper floor.

Of property headwinds and wealth creation

0123336978 — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:02:54 +0000

In reality, it is not just gloom and doom. There are office and retail centres that continue to enjoy high occupancies and this could be attributed to reasons such as their respective unique offerings like a strategic location, easy connectivity and profile of tenants. Last but certainly not least, providing a safe conducive working or shopping environment matters ant his is something that can only be achieved with top-in-class maintenance of the spaces.

Resurrection of EOT: Old wine in new bottles?

0123336978 — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 02:00:00 +0000

There seems to be an ongoing attempt at circumventing the Federal Court decision –through invoking a different provision in the HDA to allow the authorities to again extend the deadline for delivery of vacant possession or move the goalposts, thereby denying the house buyers their rights to receive their houses on time as stipulated in the sale and purchase agreements, and correspondingly their rights to receive liquidated ascertained damages (LAD) for such delays.

Readers’ Response - Victims Malaysia says e-SPA reduces cost and benefits homebuyers

0123336978 — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 07:55:48 +0000

Victims Malaysia (VM) had hoped that HBA would support the KPKT (Housing and Local Government Ministry) initiative as it benefits the purchasers and stimulates the current gloomy housing industry.

Baffled over eSPA

0123336978 — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 23:00:00 +0000

The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has recently introduced an online platform called Housing Integrated Management System (HIMS), a single-entry system to replace the existing BLESS, IDAMAN and e-Pemaju, all of which are now rendered redundant (pun intended).

Rising number of ‘sick’ housing projects adds to housing woes

0123336978 — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 07:51:35 +0000

A “sick housing project” is defined by the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT)’s portal as one that has been delayed by more than 30% compared to its scheduled progress or one whose sale and purchase agreement (SPA) has lapsed.