Impact of MCO 2.0 on the property market
The building and development industry is among the many hard-hit sectors, but gritting their teeth through it, its key stakeholders concur MCO 2.0 is necessary.
In Depth
Are foreclosures by banks possible even after you have paid promptly?
Datuk Chang Kim Loong: Eventually, it is the purchasers who lose — their houses are taken away; they have to settle their mortgage loans with increasing interests; and they are blacklisted, which means they can never borrow again and never buy houses again!
Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch finally off the market
Within 2,700 acres, it consists of a 12,000 sq ft main house, two guest houses with four bedrooms and two bedrooms respectively, several barns, animal shelter facilities, a maintenance shop and a four-acre lake with a fountain.
Aspects to consider when designing residences for independent senior living
There are many things to look out for when building for senior folk
Designing for independent senior living
Design for independent senior living has not seen much demand for now, as there has not been much awareness on such a concept, says Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID) deputy president Ooi Boon Seong.
‘Age in place’ should have a more stringent definition
Jones Lang Wootton executive director Malathi Thevendran: To target the seniors and to provide age-in-place amenities in the true sense, the development has to provide for all aspects of senior living, such as independent, assisted and full care
Current deterrents to the development of retirement villages
Jones Lang Wootton executive director Malathi Thevendran: The additional commitment could result in higher risks and more uncertainties from the perspective of developers. Some developers are reluctant to undertake unknown ventures as there are other forms of developments that could be less risky and more profitable.
For retirement villages to work
With greater awareness about independent and active living in the golden years, more people are beginning to plan for their retirement days, starting with homes that facilitate limited mobility and with more immediate accessibility to medical care.
Khairy explains Malaysia's vaccine procurement process, delivery schedule
Many developed countries have received their vaccines. This is because they have paid a lot to corner the market even before the availability of safety and efficacy data.
JLL: The beginning of a new PROPERTY cycle
JLL predicts that leasing volume will see an improvement this year even with the de-densification of office space from 90 to 80 desks per 100 employees.
