A lot of the companies are not registered with respective governing bodies while some misuse other designer's portfolio and claim that it belongs to them, while “some make ridiculous offers that are beyond the normal standards of practice”.
“There are multiple houses that have breached DBKL’s guidelines, including the lack of the mandatory setback, built-ups beyond the maximum permitted height and excessive number of storeys for the buildings as noted in the local plan.
Building Control Department: If you suspect that your neighbour’s renovation has gone beyond the limit, you can come to our office at DBKL Menara 2 in Jalan Raja Laut and request to see the renovation plan KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 19): Members of the public can help Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) curb any home renovations which may have “have deviated from the original building plan”.
Better a neighbour nearby than a relative far away, says a proverb.
KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): IKEA Malaysia has collaborated with Livspace, a home interior and renovations platform, to provide customers a one-stop centre for interior designing, home furnishings and installation services at affordable prices.
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 17): Kitchen cabinet manufacturer Signature International Bhd is buying a 51% stake in a renovation company for RM15.
Renovation works can be a daunting journey, especially for first-time homebuyers, as the outcome may impact not only your finances but the value of your property.
Mass housing development is the mass production of a few standard home designs that often fail to satisfy any actual house buyer’s need, thus inadvertently leading to the emergence of a spin-off industry known as “renovation”.
PETALING JAYA (Aug 6): House renovations are now allowed to be carried out during phase one of the National Recovery Plan (NRP), reported The Star.
Many hesitate to buy a lived-in property because of the money and effort needed to get it back into shape.
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