How to be happy in the city
Some people say small-town folks are often happier than city folks.
Smart design and affordability — can they go hand-in-hand?
PETALING JAYA (Aug 29): Our lives are becoming increasingly “smarter” as we move into the future.
Taking stock of the future
PETALING JAYA (Aug 22): Sustainability may be a trendy word right now but how seriously do we take it and what does it mean in our everyday life and business? One company that has made the commitment to integrate sustainability in its business is Ikea.
Owners of residential units in integrated developments advised to form sub-management corporations
KELANA JAYA (Aug 16): Those staying in integrated developments could choose to form their own sub-MCs (management corporations) to focus on issues related to the management of the residential segment of the development.
House prices unlikely to fall
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 9): House prices in Malaysia will not go down despite current economic uncertainties, due to higher land prices and compliance costs, and increased cost of construction, said Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda).
Protect your rights when buying commercial properties
We used to be able to make a clear distinction between commercial and residential properties, but nowadays, we have homes with commercial titles and offices with residential elements, which can sometimes throw you off as to what exactly you are buying.
In-depth study on unsold low-cost homes needed
KUALA LUMPUR (July 14): The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) said an in-depth study on unsold low-cost homes needs to be done, in response to a suggestion that the Johor government should buy up unsold units to help out property developers.
REHDA targets RM1 bil sales at MAPEX Affordable Housing carnival
KUALA LUMPUR (July 4): The Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (REHDA) is targeting to achieve RM1 billion in sales from around 100,000 units ranging not more than RM500,000 at its upcoming 3-day Affordable Housing Carnival — Malaysia Property Expo (MAPEX) from Aug 11 to Aug 13, 2017.
Time to allow mandatory IBS adoption to go ahead
KUALA LUMPUR (May 22): It is time for both the government and the private sector to go ahead to make industrialised building system (IBS) mandatory for adoption, with a deadline in mind instead of postponing it once again, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Dahlan said.
Rehda Youth’s Mapex to attract 15,000 visitors
PETALING JAYA (May 19): The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) Youth, the organiser of the 2017 Rehda Youth Malaysia Property Exhibition (Mapex), which is currently taking place until Sunday (May 21), hopes to attract some 15,000 visitors.
