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.

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Covid-19: Stricter SOPs needed for short term rentals

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.

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Not OK to waive maintenance fees in light of Covid-19

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.

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重点报道:剖析滞销房屋的成因和解药

这可能是房市最吊诡的时候,因为在越来越难买得到房子的同时,却有越来越多建成的房子卖不出去。 所谓的已建竣滞销房屋(overhang),指的是那些在开卖后超过九个月仍未售出,且已兴建完成并获得完工与合格证书(CCC)的房子。 国家房地产资料中心(Napic)旗下大马未售产业查询系统(UPESM)数据显示,这类住宅房屋在2019年第三季累计数量增至50,008间,总值RM339.

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