Author: Charles Tan
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Take MRT yeah. Save more than driving and parking.
MRT will change the area dynamics, that’s for sure. Here’s an earlier article on why it would. MRT stations will change the area dynamics It will also cause property prices along the line, nearby the stations and newer launches to be more expensive. This is based on what has happened in the countries which has MRT…
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Statistically speaking, positive numbers and news
It’s unusual that there are slightly more good news than bad news about Malaysia currently. Somehow, even though I am quite positive but majority of the news I read are usually negative. From the currency depreciation to the slowdown in economy and the downtrend in property transactions and last but not least all those dying…
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Multinationals do not relocate simply because of currency. Be reminded
Do read this news in TheStar first before continuing. I am not the owner of any multinational company but let me tell you this. Multinationals are not relocating from Singapore to Malaysia because of currency. The reason is because, if it’s due to currency alone, there are SO MANY MORE choices which are certainly cheaper.…
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600 units RUMAWIP, 882 sq ft from RM300,000, 4km from city centre
I think this is an interesting proposition for the first-time home buyers who wants affordable units but only if it’s near enough to the city centre. Do read on about the RUMAWIP units known as Platinum Splendor Residence. The full article here, in propsocial.my Else, do read on. Their editor can write better than me. I think…
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Of tourism, thriving businesses and contribution to the economy
Tourism is huge money for many countries, including Malaysia. For Thailand, there’s an estimate that 20 percent of the GDP is related to tourism. Here are the top 10 most visited countries in the world. Thailand is number 10. For Malaysia, the number of tourists have always been healthy and there’s an estimate that for…
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Internet stocks? However high, watch for profitability, first
When markets become very exciting, I always worry for small time traders when certain stocks rise up very high. Seriously, profits for companies do not suddenly change and thus the share prices should not suddenly increase for no apparent reason beyond expectations or sentiment. This is even more so for internet / online counters. Do…
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When a 29 year old can own two properties (RM2.6 million)… how did he do it?
Are you 29 this year and yet to own a property? There’s a 29-year old investor in Singapore who has been featured by StraitsTimes. He owns two properties today. One in Singapore and another in Melaka. Yes, MELAKA and not Kuala Lumpur. Anyway, every weekend, Melaka is full of Singaporeans and it is not so…
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MBO @ Starling Mall. Worth visiting and mall’s improving!
Do you wish to spend a quality 2 hour with your partner and yet still having your kids around you? Cafes are not a good idea as kids have nothing to do and would get bored fast. There’s an additional choice now. MBO Kecil. My kids love playground, even if they are repeating the same…
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PropertyGuru: Property prices bottoming out already…. probably.
I personally believe property prices, whether it’s on the way up or on the way down should never be the main reason we buy one. The reason is because actually, no one knows for sure whether it’s on uptrend or downtrend. Buy because of clearer reasons; you need a place to stay, YOU ARE GETTING…
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High-rise units? My personal reasons to getting one.
Until today, I have never purchased a landed property. I do love landed properties but I prefer to buy the strata-titled ones, especially developments with a common clubhouse within a gated and guarded scheme. Today, these are getting very expensive. I am just a working professional with a wife and two kids. I must manage…