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High time to regulate conduct of building inspectors

Building surveyors (BS), or more commonly recognised as building inspectors (BIs), is a relatively new profession which was introduced to Malaysia back in 2000. Back then, not many people or industry players were aware of the roles and functions of this new profession.

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High Court caps liquidators' fees at RM1,000

The National House Buyers Association (HBA) has time and again reminded the housing minister and those under the ministry’s charge on the need to rein in the conduct of those so-called court-appointed officers, namely liquidators.

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HOC should only be for affordable properties

Malaysia is facing a unique housing problem.  On one hand, the median property prices are too high and are beyond the mass population's affordability. As a result, even middle-income groups, not to mention the lower-income groups, find it almost impossible to buy their first homes.  

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Free legal fees – fact or myth?

To woo purchasers in a competitive property market, developers often offers various freebies, including air-conditioners, kitchen cabinets, automatic gates, club memberships and legal fees.

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Bumiputera lots: Why should innocent house buyers pay for state agencies’ negligence?

The recent report on “Homeowners unknowingly sold bumiputera lots, slapped with RM13m penalty fees” is not a newly discovered issue. In fact, it was already highlighted last year during the Selangor State Assembly that convened in March. Subang Jaya Assemblyman Michelle Ng Mei Sze had asked for updates on the “Prevention system against sale of bumi inter-alia lots”

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Budget 2024: HBA’s response

The National House Buyers Association (HBA) acknowledges the challenges faced by our Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in tabling Budget 2024 from the MADANI Government last Friday (Oct 13) amidst the rising cost of living and various global economic headwinds.

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Akta Pembaharuan Bandar bertentangan dengan perlembagaan

“Nga: Akta Pembaharuan Bandar akan dibentang tahun depan,” terpapar di laporan utama berita. Laporan tersebut menyebut Menteri Pembangunan Kerajaan Tempatan (KPKT) Nga Kor Ming, menekankan akan kepentingan Akta ini dalam mempastikan pembaharuan bandar yang sistematik, teratur dan efisien demi meningkatkan ekonomi negara.

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