The do's and don'ts during the ‘new normal’ for communal living
PETALING JAYA (April 10): During the new normal in the context of a Strata - or regulated community living, it is always important to know what can and should not be done during this extraordinary time involving Covid-19.
In search of real well-managed properties
“Sustainability” shouldn’t be just a beautiful word for any property development.
Defects after the DLP
Is a developer still liable to rectify defects that appear way after the defects liability period (DLP)? According to Chur Associates founder and managing partner Chris Tan, the DLP is not a deadline to claim for defects and hence the answer is ‘yes’.
Is your property healthy?
On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 1 being the best and 10 the poorest), Architect Centre accredited building inspector and trainer Anthony Lee Tee ranked most properties he has visited in Malaysia, a 7 to even 10.
Ignore frivolous features when buying a property
PETALING JAYA (July 9): At a glance, the outside of a building may look fantastic.
Is your home still considered home following Covid-19?
PETALING JAYA (July 9): Since the outbreak of Covid-19, one fundamental change for residential properties is that they have also become a workplace or the office to many people.
Properties designed for easy maintenance aid in value creation, say experts
PETALING JAYA (July 9): Choosing a building that was designed for easy maintenance is one of the key attributes of building value in a property investment, according to the panel of experts featured on EdgeProp Malaysia's Virtual Fireside Chat titled “Stop! Are you destroying your property value?” held this evening.
AGM minutes can tell a prospective buyer a lot about a stratified property
PETALING JAYA (July 9): Looking to buy into a stratified property on the secondary market? Besides the usual questions such as the cost of maintenance and facilities, Chur Associates founder and managing partner Chris Tan added another crucial aspect that could help a prospective buyer decide whether the property is a good investment -- the project's Annual General Meeting (AGM) minutes.
Property management in the age of Covid-19
The close to two-month Movement Control Order (MCO) to curb the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak which began on March 18 had forced every strata property owner and residents to have a newfound appreciation for effective property management and proper maintenance of the buildings they live in.
