Archive for July 2016
Quality Living Space That Is Liveable
Design meets practicality to suit everyone’s need It was destiny in the making. As a child, Dato’ Choo Beng Kai’s weekend retreats included visits to his father’s construction sites and land offices. Little did he realise that those retreats would eventually ignite a deep passion that led him to join the family’s construction and development…
Read MoreThe Rise Of ‘Penang Condo King’
Dato’ Alex Ooi, from developing projects for other people to being a developer himself. Penang Island has been receiving a lot of interest when it comes to property market. As the saying goes, nothing can go wrong if you invest in a property on an island. But how is it really doing in this current…
Read MoreThe Waiting Game Is Best Played After We Own Something
I bought my first property in 2002, a 700 sqft apartment in Relau, Penang. Three years later, I bought a 1,258 sqft condominium. When my friend, a senior manager working for a multinational company heard about it, he advised me to be careful. The next crisis is just around the corner. A financial crisis…
Read More2016 – A Good Time To Buy Property?
Whenever the subject of property is brought up in a conversation, inevitably one of the discussion topics would be whether this is a good time to buy property. The answers we get are as varied as day and night and everything in between. What about now? There are many naysayers who point out that it…
Read MoreRookie Investor : A Tale Of Perseverance
His path had always been difficult, with all his businesses closing down, but the will to achieve something to call his own drove him towards success It’s always inspiring to see people who once fell but got back up again finally succeed, especially those who live by the saying, “fall 7 times, and get back…
Read MoreJoint Purchase On Properties – The Challenges
Joint ownership of properties, as a result of joint purchase between two or more individuals is very common in this day and age. The purchase of property is jointly done among spouses, family members, business associates and friends. The reasons for the joint purchase of properties varies depending on circumstances. Some agree on this…
Read MoreIdeal Ideas For Aidilfitri!
With Hari Raya Aidilfitri just around the corner, we’ve compiled some tips and tricks from several talented and renowned experts on how to decorate your homes and living spaces this festive season. From maximising minimal space to adding some zest to your home this festive season, read on to see what these specialists have in…
Read MoreFinancial Planning Insights Into Property Investment
During a dinner session with friends recently, I kept hearing sighs about how they were unable to rent out their investment condominiums. At the time of purchase, those units were located in hot areas and were quickly snapped up for its rental yield. However, with the current economic situation, some of them are facing tenants…
Read MoreMelaka’s Contemporary Chic Hotel
A different setting against the historical backdrop of Melaka The historical city of Melaka is often the destination of choice for many Malaysians who are in search of a staycation. Its rustic colonial charm coupled with its variety of gastronomic delights has made it one of the must visit locations for tourists visiting the country.…
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