Small budget, big heart

Everyone wants a property that will appreciate in value over time, but the tricky part is finding willing owners to expend effort and resources to bring about that effect, even more so for a decades-old project.

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On solid ground after a rough start

Below 10 years multi-own strata residential Silver: The Mews @ KLCC Getting things right from the beginning is crucial in ensuring sustainability of a building and unfortunately some like The Mews serviced apartment project in Kuala Lumpur city centre had to learn that the hard way.

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Passion for a thankless job

10 years and above multi-own strata residential Gold: One Menerung Located beside Bangsar Shopping Centre (BSC) on Jalan Senuduk in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur in a quiet enclave is One Menerung, where the well-heeled call home.

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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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