DBKL seals off and 'takes back' community hall in Setapak
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 4): City Hall (DBKL) is cracking down hard on managements who are adamant about giving back community halls here.
Want to solve the affordability problem? Build up the rental market, says lawyer
PETALING JAYA (Sept 21): A lawyer has advocated for the rental market to be strengthened with more comprehensive laws that sets the terms of a tenancy agreement and address disputes between the landlord and tenant as a way of easing the pressure of making homes affordable on the public sector.
No permanent ownership status for new villages, says Perak MB
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 14): The Perak government is not allowed to grant 99-year lease or permanent (freehold) ownership status to new villages, Menteri Besar Ahmad Faizal Azumu said yesterday.
Underground land acquisitions now regulated nationally
PETALING JAYA (Dec 2): The National Land Council (MTN) has agreed to set a minimum depth for acquisition of underground land for development purposes, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Amendments to land laws will attract more foreign investors, says Wan Junaidi
NILAI (July 28): The recent amendments to land laws that were passed in Parliament recently will be a boost to attract new foreign investments, said Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said yesterday, Bernama reported He added that the amendments would also help the public tremendously on matters relating to land.
Land Acquisition Act amendments tabled
KUALA LUMPUR (May 20): Subdivided buildings and underground land will be included in the Land Acquisition Act under amendments tabled in Parliament yesterday.
5 things you need to know about a private caveat
A PRIVATE caveat is a formal legal notice to the world that you have an interest in a particular property or land.
5 things a landlord needs to know
With rising property prices, many can only afford to rent a place to stay in nowadays.
