DBKL freezes all unapproved projects
PETALING JAYA (May 14): Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has frozen all unapproved projects, including those built on hillslopes and public spaces, reported Malaysiakini.
Excellent property management key to strata living
KUALA LUMPUR (May 12): The key to strata living is how well the property is managed because the condition of the building will significantly determine the value of your investment, said EdgeProp.
Owners need to know the mistakes they can’t afford to make
KUALA LUMPUR (May 12): There is no one set of guidelines that suits all kinds of property management, so property owners and residents need to stay alert and keep learning more about property management to ensure their property are in good hands.
Good property management begins with the developer
KUALA LUMPUR (May 12): Property developers usually shy away from the topic of property management because they are reluctant to face the issues of homeowners but this has to change, said Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (Rehda) Institute chairman Datuk Jeffrey Ng.
Landscape architect: Less is more
KUALA LUMPUR (May 12): Before deciding to purchase a property with fancy landscaping, one should consider future landscape maintenance and upkeep, said Praxcis Design Sdn Bhd director Low Chee Leong.
Take responsibility of your strata home
KUALA LUMPUR (May 12): It is important to take responsibility of the strata residence that you live in and be prepared to be a management committee (MC) member to serve the community conscientiously, honestly and impartially, said Sri Penaga management corporation chairman Khaw Chay Tee at EdgeProp.
Lives can be saved with functional fire-fighting equipment
KUALA LUMPUR (May 12): Every year, 50 to 80 people perish in fires, and many lives and properties have been lost due to faulty fire-fighting equipment in the buildings they live, work and spend time in.
Rehda: Pakatan has good proposals, but more holistic approach needed
PETALING JAYA (May 11): While the Pakatan Harapan manifesto contains a number of proposals that are laudable, a more holistic approach is needed to make property prices more viable, said the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) president Datuk Seri FD Iskandar.
MBAM hopes for better communication with new govt
PETALING JAYA (May 11): The Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) is expecting better communication between construction companies and the Pakatan Harapan government to resolve issues faced by industry players, especially small-sized contractors, Bernama reported today.
Drawing residents together with simple, functional green spaces
Amidst the rise of vertical urban living, many find themselves being overwhelmed by the development of concrete jungles in cities around the world.
