Category: Kuala Lumpur / Selangor Props
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Property KL: Best value, highest yields and least volatility.
Every time I go out for meals with friends who does not yet own a property but has newer phones and bigger cars than me, they would ask this question. ‘Can still buy ah? My friends said Malaysia property market about to collapse. So many negative news and scandal.’ My standard answer? Well, I am…
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Not easy to allow developers to ‘lend money’
A close friend and I was talking about this issue just yesterday. My earlier article here: No loan? No worry. I (developer) lend you. She is someone senior with an economics PHD from the banking fraternity. We agreed that the suggestion to allow developers to become money lenders is not a good one. Her point…
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Maximum loan tenure – 35 years enough lah
My first home loan tenure was for a period of 25 years. It was for a small apartment of 730 sq ft. I stayed there for 4 years. During the time, my brother-in-law stayed for a while, followed by my sister and later my brother too. So, I think it’s well worth what I was paying.…
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REHDA is okay with moneylending for below RM500k
Moneylending license to developers with deep pockets? This is an issue which is still very popular and in fact it should be decided soon, whether going ahead or nothing happens. I shared about the proposal earlier here. No loan? No worry. I (developer) lend you Now, the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia (Rehda) has…
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EcoWorld and RM500,000 gated and guarded landed?
Every now and then my friends would ask me if there are any projects below half a million which is landed. When I told them to look further, they would say it’s too far. Anyway, there’s another one being launched by EcoWorld, a double-storey landed called Graham Garden. This is part of its Eco Grandeur.…
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Think. Why first-time home buyers need HELP
Everyone should own a home. However, everyone should also be responsible enough to own a home. Considering a couple, both engineers and with a monthly salary of RM5,000 each. If they did not SIMPLY spend, and their credit card has no outstanding, they should still be able to save RM1,000 each per month. This is…
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No loan? No worry. I (developer) lend you.
Nope, the title is not a joke about the property market today. The housing developers may be issued with a money lending license to help non-bankable house buyers own a home. As per the Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry, this proposal is being discussed. The main reason as per the Minister was that…
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Cyberjaya for home is a good choice, I believe.
Nope, I do not currently stay in Cyberjaya. I also do not own any property in Cyberjaya or Putrajaya. I also do not current work within Cyberjaya. Then, why am I promoting Cyberjaya as a good place for home? I think it’s a simple question with a simple answer. If I personally like a place…
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Bandar Seri Coalfields with a new private school for its residents
These days, when we look at any integrated developments, it should come with education institutions. Attractions include those with a SJK (C), private universities, international branch campuses of top universities and perhaps even international schools. With the current demographics for Malaysia, I think this is a clever move. Yes, my next home would be as…
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Learnings after over 10 different condo viewings
I recently enjoyed a late drinking session with a close friend. Sorry, the drinking here refers to just Chatime. Haha. She has recently moved to KL and is now attached to a public listed property developer. As she would be helping her new employer launch a luxury high-rise project, she had to understand all her…
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“Real connectivity” needed for business opportunities
TheEdgeProperty’s symposium on the High Speed Rail must have received huge attention.The symposium was organised by TheEdgeProperty.com and supported by The Edge Malaysia. Yes, kopiandproperty.my was also invited to attend but I have planned a family holiday many months back. The presenting sponsor is Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC). I think from this one event, everyone has…
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RM4 billion sales target lowered to RM3.5 billion, market uncertainty
On the way to Singapore yesterday (24 Aug), I happened to read the business section of The Star and there were the financial results of at least 9 companies. All the companies were reporting a better Q2 2016 versus Q2 2015. All have positive results and none sunk into huge losses too. I think this…