News about Chur Associates

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.

PETALING JAYA (May 22): The Movement Control Order (MCO) that was implemented from March 18 to May 3 meant non-essential businesses and services could not operate throughout the duration.

PETALING JAYA (May 22): Since the Covid-19 outbreak and the Movement Control Order, many of us could be thinking of creating a pandemic-proof home.

PETALING JAYA (May 22): More stringent Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)s for short term rental operations in strata buildings are needed to prevent the spread of diseases such as the Covid-19, said Henry Butcher Mont’ Kiara executive director Low Hon Keong.

PETALING JAYA (May 22): Joint Management Bodies (JMB) and Management Corporations (MC) should not use the current Covid-19 pandemic as an excuse for not performing their duties.

PETALING JAYA (May 22): Many strata property owners may have sought waivers or discounts on maintenance fees since the Covid-19 outbreak and the ensuing Movement Control Order (MCO) period but such fee waivers and discounts are not viable as any adjustments in fee collection or sinking funds will need the approval of property owners via an AGM or EGM, said Chur Associates founder and managing partner Chris Tan.

PETALING JAYA (Nov 28): Many a property developer may be shivering in their boots following the recent Federal Court ruling that the Housing Controller under the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) does not have power to grant Extension of Time (EOT) approvals to them.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 16): The industrial sector represents a bright spot in the current Malaysian property market, according to CBRE | WTW managing director Foo Gee Jen.

PETALING JAYA (Nov 14): In a mixed strata development, the issue of maintenance fee calculation is always the most controversial as there’s no one size fits all solution.

PETALING JAYA (Nov 14): Some 200 participants, consisting of property developers and property managers, turned up early on a Thursday morning to listen to what key industry stakeholders have to say on a review of the Strata Management Act 2013.