Seremban: Not time yet for high-rise residential
Where are the property hot spots in Seremban? Nilai, Bandar Sri Sendayan, Seremban 2, Seremban 2 Heights and Bandar Ainsdale would be the picks of PA International Property Consultants’ Ong Hai Chuan.
Selangor: We do not recognise Housing Ministry's PeKT appointments
PETALING JAYA (Dec 17): The state government here has announced that it does not recognise the appointment of Penggerak Komuniti Tempatan (PeKT) or community activists, The Star reported yesterday.
High Court reverses Tribunal’s RM90,000 award to three house buyers
TAIPING (Dec 3): The hopes of three house buyers in being awarded a total of about RM90,000 by the housing tribunal were quashed when the High Court here overturned the former’s ruling made last year.
Top Glove reaffirms commitment to working with authorities to resolve workers' housing issue
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 30): Top Glove Corp Bhd reaffirmed today its commitment to working with the authorities to resolve its workers’ housing issues in compliance with the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446) in Malaysia.
Top Glove says has not been notified on Workers’ Housing Act penalty
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): "We have not been notified and will continue to engage with authorities on this matter.
South Korean govt to turn vacant hotels, offices into homes for rental
SEOUL (Nov 19): The South Korean government will be offering 114,000 rental units for the public by acquiring and converting unoccupied hotels and offices into residential studios.
Budget 2021: Beware of demand and supply mismatch of affordable housings - Savills (Malaysia)
PETALING JAYA (Nov 9): The government's effort in promoting public housing and affordable homes is laudable, but it is equally important to ensure the supply meets the actual market needs, said Savills (Malaysia) managing director Datuk Paul Khong.
Extending the Defects Liability Period (DLP) protection post-CCC
SCENARIO 1: Cindy is ready to buy a house, but having heard of plenty of abandoned housing projects in Malaysia, she did not want to take the risk of buying newly-launched or still-under-construction properties.
Knight Frank: Covid-19 prompts rethink of long-term design for housing worldwide
PETALING JAYA (Sept 24): The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic could impact the long-term design of housing around the world.
Legalising booking fees collection?
For many naïve and unwary purchasers, signing a booking pro-forma with a housing developer, its agent or lawyer and paying a sum of booking fee before signing the formal Sale & Purchase Agreement (SPA) is part and parcel of the standard operating procedure to purchase a residential property.
