Take action against banks only if they don't lend to first-timers and buyers of affordable homes, says HBA

  PETALING JAYA (April 27): Although the National House Buyers Association supports the move by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to take action against banks who fail to give out housing loans to those eligible, the consumer body has proposed that action be taken only against banks that fail to lend to first-time homebuyers and those seeking to purchase affordable homes priced below RM300,000.

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Understand the cost of preserving the value of your property

  PETALING JAYA (April 27): If you want to future proof the property that you own - probably the single largest investment that you have made, start by understanding the management and maintenance cost of the property, according to Architect Centre Sdn Bhd accredited architect and trainer Anthony Lee Tee.

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Free maintenance charges, really? Buyers, don’t be fooled, says HBA

PETALING JAYA (April 27): Are you a homebuyer who has been given the offer of free maintenance charges in your property development? The National House Buyers Association honorary secretary-general Datuk Chang Kim Loong says that most homebuyers may go weak in the knees when being offered such attractive deals, but warns that they have to beware of such sales pitches.

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