7 things to note about strata landed homes
We used to mostly see strata projects as high-rise residences but these days, strata landed homes have been introduced as well.
What are the trends shaping our homes?
Unrelenting advancements in the world of science and technology are constantly changing the way we live, work and play.
PEPS rebukes proposal of separate board for property, facility and strata managers
PETALING JAYA (Oct 31): The Association of Valuers, Property Managers, Estate Agents and Property Consultants in the Private Sector Malaysia (PEPS) has rebuked a proposal to separate board to register and regulate property, facility and strata managers as property management is interrelated with other professions.
No need for separate board for property, facility and strata managers, says BOVAEP
PETALING JAYA (October 29): There is no need to establish a separate board to register and regulate property, facility and strata managers as the three professions are already being regulated by different bodies, said the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers (BOVAEP).
Fix the economy to address office and retail spaces oversupply, urges MIPFM
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): The Malaysian Institute of Property and Facility Managers (MIPFM) president Sarkunan Subramaniam said instead of putting a halt on new retail and office developments, the government should bring the country’s economy back on the right track to address the space glut.
Know the similarities and differences between facility and property management, says MIPFM
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): There is a need to bring facility management and property management together to give the market a better understanding of the functions and roles of both fields as well as to raise their standards, said the Malaysian Institute of Property and Facility Managers (MIPFM) president Sarkunan Subramaniam.
Property market to pick up soon, says Knight Frank
KUALA LUMPUR (July 26): There are clear signs of improvement in the property market and it is expected to pick up sometime in the second half of this year or the first half of next year, according to real estate consultancy Knight Frank Malaysia.
DIY or get a pro?
To ensure your property is managed well from day one, should you hire a professional property manager or rely on your own capability to do it? Cost is often a factor when it comes to property management and the lack of funds usually pushes the management corporation (MC) of a strata building to do it on their own.
Property consultants expect positive effect from zero-rated GST measure
PETALING JAYA (May 17): With zero-rated Goods and Service Tax (GST) beginning next month, property consultants expect it to be a fresh lead that encourages purchasers to end the wait-and-see approach and make their buying decision.
What it takes to be a registered property manager
A building that is well taken care of will always look good, keep its users safe and maintain or even gain in value.
