In Depth

Zooming into auction market 2020

“Notably, this [terraced house] is also the most popular and common property type in primary and secondary markets. This showed quite a number of the terraced house buyers are highly vulnerable and susceptible to economic shock,” says AuctionGuru.com.my executive director Gary Chia.

Fewer auction properties in 2020 but not good news

Although Malaysia has recorded the lowest number of foreclosure properties last year, AuctionGuru.com.my executive director Gary Chia says the downtrend did not reflect the real market condition.

What is sustainable landscaping?

In recent times, it seems that developers are taking heed of the fact that sustainable landscaping must be thought of from the onset and consider the natural composition of the site in their project planning

How guaranteed are guaranteed rental return schemes?

While GRR schemes sound very attractive, investors need to know they are not as simple as they seem. In fact, they should be approached with as much caution as advertisements for fast weight loss pills, get-rich-quick ventures or striking the lottery.

Singapore supermarket tycoon’s S$65m “Hidden House”

Completed in 2018, the 33,700 sq ft residence that accommodates supermarket tycoon Lim Hock Leng’s four children and his parents even comes with a 30m swimming pool and a formal dining area with a big round marble table that could seat at least 15 people.

Why affordable housing?

Lagenda Properties, group managing director, Datuk Jimmy Doh: We built houses based on demand and affordability. At the same time, the business must still be profitable