Author: Charles Tan
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The Key Driver for Property Market is Affordability.
This is an invitation to register for the Penang Property Convention 2018. I have been invited to speak by Miichael Yeoh and will be speaking together with many of my good friends. We have the Mortgage Guru Miichael Yeoh, The Tax Guru Richard Oon, Famous Propenomist Dr. Daniele Gambero, PenangPropertyTalk.com Founder Ken Lim and they…
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Gamuda Cove’s a 1,530-acre development with RM20B GDV.
Short note: It’s important for buyers who wishes to buy a little further away to understand that the township development they are buying into has a comprehensive and long-term plan the whole area. From the explanations during a recent press conference, we think Gamuda Land’s Gamuda Cove deserves some attention for the many things they…
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Things we MUST know before we invest into Melbourne real estate
Real estate investment is a super-expensive decision to make. This is especially for Malaysians who are now diversifying into overseas properties. When we look at the distance as well as connectivity, education destination and even migration possibilities, Australia is usually a natural choice. Within Australia, one city usually stands out; Melbourne. It won “World’s Most…
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EPF’s not perfect and not immune. I know.
I personally think returns from the EPF is good enough for me. Yes, I am speaking only for myself yeah. Surely some have better experience than me and some worse. Yes, I have been investing in unit trust for the last 15 years or more probably. It’s continuous on a monthly basis and I treat…
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From a shopper’s experience: 6 things that malls can think about.
As a guy, I am not that ‘typical guy’ when it comes to shopping. I do not dislike shopping. I am a guy who loves browsing, comparing and occasionally buying the item if I think it’s of value even when it was not in my mind before I arrive at the mall. To illustrate briefly?…
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Tram and flood does not mix well in Penang.
Penang’s traffic jam is getting worse. I know because my brother, sister and even brother-in-law is still staying and working in Penang. I have been working there from 1998 to 2013 before I moved to KL. Thus, there are plans to push more people to take the public transport and less people to drive their…
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Stimulus to revitalise the property market?
Remember the recent confusion about foreign buyers of property in Malaysia? Here is a strong view from Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents immediate past-president Siva Shanker, “I think our property market has been in a negative territory for so many years now. The thing to do is to introduce stimulus, not restrictions, even at Forest City. When…