Author: Charles Tan

Investing in property – the basics (updated)

Mar 10, 2014

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There are a lot of investments you can do. From FDs to Unit Trusts to Insurance savings plans and even opening your own company, the choices are aplenty. What about property investment? Let me share my reasons why property investment is attractive and applicable to me, who’s working full time, has a lovely wife and…

Expert Series Q&A – Financial Series – Mr. Miichael Yeoh

Mar 9, 2014

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in Expert Series Q&A (Recommended)

Miichael Yeoh is the founder and CEO of GM Training Academy. With his many years of experience in the mortgage banking industry, Miichael has helped thousands of loan borrowers by providing comprehensive mortgage advisory and solutions. He has also trained many real estate agents with regards to mortgage financing. Miichael is also a regular columnist in the…

Sungai Buloh (RRIM) – 20 Tier 1 Developers Announced for RFP

Mar 8, 2014

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in Kuala Lumpur / Selangor Props

These 20 would be those which were selected for the next round; RFP. This RFP would be used to find a partner in the development of Project MX-1 on a provisional master layout. The whole project would be called Kwasa Damansara township and MX-1 will be its town centre. The 20 are as follows: (in alphabetical…

Expert Series Q&A with Rozalina Rahim – ‘First Time Property Investors’

Mar 7, 2014

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in Expert Series Q&A (Recommended)

‘Challenge the norm and add value’. That’s what Rozalina Rahim, Founder/Chief Operating Executive of Reconsult Plt, a property consultant to developers. She has been in the property industry for over 25 years with many major property developer companies in Malaysia, namely Sunway, UEM Land and was also attached to the leading Property Website in Malaysia,…

It’s Your life. Failure to plan is planning to fail. Part 1

Mar 7, 2014

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I always believe investment is the only real key to financial safety. However, are you covered during this journey towards financial safety? Note, I am not even talking about financial success or financial freedom. Thus, I have some of my money in FD, a little bit in unit trust, a tiny bit in my own…

You need TIME for property investment (updated)

Mar 6, 2014

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in Basics – Property Investment

You cannot replace time, once you have lost it. The time spent to watch the korean dramas meant you have less time to talk to your parents. If you spent 4 hours in washing your car you lose the opportunity to read a business magazine. There are a lot of people who may never find…

Buying condo – why low floors may just be better

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in Condos and High-Rise

Many of my friends asked me why all the condos I bought are on low floors. Lowest was first floor and highest was just tenth floor. I also own or have owned 3rd floor, 5th floor and 7th floor properties too. I have also stayed on 12th floor for a few years too. I normally…

Prices to recover in 2h 2014 – Are you ready yet?

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in Property Penang

There are many predictions saying that H2 2014 would see price recovery. Actually, have you ever thought about what does it mean by recovery in H2 2014? It means that prices may either start going up in July or August or September or any months after that. Ever noticed why no one ever said, it…

Tips on why NOT to buy a condo

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in Condos and High-Rise

You saw an advertisement for a very low priced condo. There are many units available. In fact price psf is cheaper than the apartment you are staying now. Full facilities. Ample parking spaces. You immediately called the agent who said viewing is possible and that the condo is value for money. There are four tips…

Secure and protect your wealth – Part 2

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