New Zealand ban on foreign buyers kicks in
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 22): The bulk of foreigners will not be allowed to buy homes (unless they are newly built apartments) in the rugby mad country starting from today.
UPDATE: NREA marks its 10th year of recognising excellence in the property industry
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 21): This year marks the 10th year since the National Real Estate Awards (NREA) was launched in 2009 to recognise excellence in the real estate industry, including real estate agents, real estate firms, real estate negotiators and probationary estate agents or valuers.
Illegal brokers from neighboring countries giving Malaysia bad rep – deputy housing minister
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 21): The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) plans to work with relevant stakeholders to tackle the issue of more illegal brokers in Malaysia, said its Deputy Minister Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah Raja Ahmad.
'Avoid new taxes and maintain RPGT rate in Budget 2019'
PETALING JAYA: The government should not implement new taxes on the real estate industry, especially counter-productive ones such as a vacancy tax, said the immediate past president of the Association of Valuers, Property Managers, Estate Agents and Property Consultants in the Private Sector Malaysia (PEPS) Foo Gee Jen.
Protect your life first before protecting your property
SHAH ALAM (Oct 20): Many would think that their property is safe from fire is if a fire certification is issued to the building and the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has endorsed the issuance of the certificate.
Right mentality in maintaining property is key to value growth
SHAH ALAM (Oct 20): Like humans, buildings will go through the aging process over the years, but with the right mentality in managing the property, it can stay evergreen and continue to enjoy good value growth, said Architect Centre Sdn Bhd accredited architect and trainer Anthony Lee Tee.
Management and maintenance are key when buying older properties
SHAH ALAM (Oct 20): How do you decide if an old property is worth investing in and what are the signs you look out for? According to Sri Penaga Management Corporation chairman Khaw Chay Tee, the management and maintenance of the property are key factors to consider.
Set up landlord association for greater protection of rights
SHAH ALAM (Oct 20): Chur Associates founder and managing partner Chris Tan highlights the importance of setting up a landlord association to lobby for greater protection of the rights of landlords.
EdgeProp.my’s talk on property investment draws about 250 attendees
SHAH ALAM (Oct 20): EdgeProp.
It’s about individual affordability, not supply, says EdgeProp.my head Au
SHAH ALAM (Oct 20): Instead of building more homes, improving the purchasing power of income earners is the key to encouraging homeownership, said EdgeProp.
