Archive for March 2019
Korean Restaurants (Non-Halal) You Should Visit in Mont Kiara
With half the population in Mont Kiara is dedicated to Koreans, of course we should list out the best Korean cuisine restaurants we could find in Mont Kiara for our readers. 1. JINJIN SOORA @ PLAZA MONT KIARA Jinjin Soora offers most of the usual suspects of a typical Korean joint, namely marinated grilled meats,…
Read MoreFitness Studios in Mont Kiara
Fitness studios today are like restaurants: you have your go-tos, the top-reviewed places you’re willing to spend your dollars on, the hidden gems, the spots your friends drag you to, and the trending studios where you can’t get a primetime reservation for the first year. Even if you’re not a foodie, surely you understand the…
Read More2019: Revisiting Mont Kiara
Introduction Mont Kiara is famous for being one of the most luxurious districts in the entire Klang Valley. Known for its strategic location, just 15 minutes away from the heart of Kuala Lumpur, it is also well-known for its heightened quality of life. Referred to as an international condominium township, many expatriates are residing in…
Read MoreInterior Design: Moving Into A New Year
By: Fendarie Su Industry Insight There have been tremendous changes to the political and economic landscape here in Malaysia, and this, in turn, has sparked an aura of uncertainty amongst investors in the property sector. The property market is currently facing a slowdown, and the impact has bled into the interior design (ID) industry as…
Read MorePerak’s move to release bumiputera units early divides opinion
The Perak state government’s recent announcement that developers would be allowed to release unsold bumiputera units after six months if certain requirements are met has been met with both skepticism and optimism from interested parties on both sides of the equation. To recap, the Perak state government announced a policy taking effect on 1st April…
Read MoreSubsale Stamp Duty 2019
Not to be confused with the recent post titled Stamp Duty 2019, this article is about the stamp duty for Subsale units. This article highlights the details of purchasing a subsale unit as a First Time Home Buyer in Malaysia and its stamp duty exemption. As part of an effort to reduce the cost of…
Read MoreStamp Duty 2019
When is it the right time to buy a property? Old timers would say 20 years ago, investors would say that it was yesterday. We at Property Insight say that it would be today. Our new government has certainly blessed the Malaysian first-time homebuyer with many attractive benefits, one of which is the waiver on…
Read MoreReal Property Gain Tax
What is a Real Property Gain Tax? The Real Property Gain Tax (RPGT) is a form of Capital Gain Tax levied by the Inland Revenue Board or the Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN). To put it simply, it is a tax on the net profit from the sale of your land or property. RPGT is…
Read MoreCost Cost Cost Across The Board
The cost of your house, and what other costs? Buying a home can be a wonderful experience. However, when buying a home, it is important to understand all the costs involved. The purchase price that you negotiate when buying a home is the starting point, not the final amount. Most people might not think of…
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