Property Investment In The UK : An Overview
A recent study has revealed that the UK is currently the number one destination for Malaysians buying property abroad and this has been increasing by 68% year-on-year to £1 billion\. It is also one of the top 10 countries for Malaysian investment out of more than 150 countries. Simon Capp, the Head…
Home Renovations : Doing It By The Book
When it comes to doing renovations to your home, be it extending your kitchen or adding a room or even putting in a skylight, there are several procedures to go through to ensure compliance to state-building by-laws. Ar Edric Choo, a council member of Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia, helps us navigate …
The Local Authorities' Relationship With Apartment Managements
Today, many of us live in stratified homes like apartments and condominiums, where adherence to house rules ensure a comfortable communal living for all residents. Derek Fernandez, a former PJ councillor and an expert on local government issues helps us clarify on where the rules of local authoriti…
Knight Frank's Wealth Report's Insights Into The Property Market
Global real estate consultancy Knight Frank’s latest flagship research, the Wealth Report 2024, shows that the luxury residential markets proved resilient in 2023, with 80% of the 100 markets it tracks recorded either flat or positive annual price growth. Interestingly, luxury prices gained some 3%…
A Home Makeover To Improve Property Prices
Giving a piece of property a makeover, is crucial towards achieving that all-important first impression effect, and even has the potential to enhance its value, whether you are looking to sell or rent. The programme this week speaks to MK Chen, Head of Property Solution at Amax Real Estate as well …
KKB Win For DAP Not A Sure Thing
Around 40 thousand voters will head to the polls on the 11th of May for the by-election of Kuala Kubu Baru. How will each political coalition strategise their campaign and candidate choice ? Dr Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser, Pacific Research Centre helps us answer that question and if the outcome is…
Property Developers' Expectations For The Rest Of 2024
The latest industry survey from the Real Estate & Housing Developers' Association Malaysia shows that its members are optimistic of a better property market going into 2024, now that the first quarter has wrapped up. REHDA president Datuk NK Tong also shares with us his views on the year that has g…
Malaysia's Property Sector Set For A Strong 2024
The Real Estate & Housing Developers' Association Malaysia's members continue to be optimistic about the local property market this year, although concerns remain over rising input costs and changing trends. The Property Show this week speaks to Shahid Saleem, the Group Chief Financial Officer at J…
Millennials' Home Ownership Conundrum
High prices coupled with the uncertain economic landscape is making home ownership increasingly difficult, especially for the younger generation. Natasha Gideon, real estate negotiator with IQI Realty Sdn Bhd will be discussing obstacles affecting millennials in terms of home ownership and also sha…
Property Seekers' Sentiments And The Latest NAPIC Figures
PropertyGuru Malaysia country manager Sheldon Fernandez shares with us the findings of their latest Consumer Sentiment Study H1 2024 which polled over 1,000 respondents nationwide to gauge their thoughts on property-related issues. We also delve into the latest property transactions data released b…