Category: Basics – Property Investment
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Global property bubble about to pop? Pop means ‘kaboom’
Haha. What is ‘kaboom?’ Google for ‘kaboom definition.’ It’s something like an explosion. So, you can also replace it with a simple, ‘Burst.’ Well, I do not think anyone can predict when the next property bubble will burst with full accuracy. However, we should keep track of all the predictions, especially those with some reasons…
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Selling a tenanted property, minus the stress
A good friend asked me two questions a few weeks ago. First question was whether it’s a good time to sell his landed terrace. Second question was how to talk to his current tenant to allow people to view the unit. It is currently tenanted. Good time to sell? Actually, a better question may be…
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7 things every homeowner must know before collecting your new house keys
Informative article from PropertyGuru.com.my Enjoy learning. — start — 7 Things Every Homeowner Must Know Before Collecting Your New House Keys After a long wait, your new house is finally ready. This is a memorable and momentous occasion, having watched the house being built over time from scratch. The developer is set to deliver the keys…
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Buy, rent out and keep 10 – 15 years. Why not?
Buying a property for flipping is not something easy these days, agree? Heck, even buying a property is getting ever harder. Just look at all those who complained about their inability to get their loan applications approved. Difficulties in getting a loan will continue… 2019 Well, many are still looking at the primary market and…
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The potential property bubble bursting in Malaysia, signs to look out for
I was invited to speak in Melaka recently. The topic was “What’s happening to Malaysia’s property market in the future?” I shared a few points. Things that are in people’s minds, especially those who have decided that property investment is important but there are still some concerns here and there. I think the most important…
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REITs – unexciting? Well, it usually is anyway. Stability is key.
There’s an article about how REITs in Malaysia will face a tough time moving forward. The full article in TheStar here: Tough Times for REITs Some points within the article on why it’s becoming tougher is because there are many malls which will be struggling to sustain their tenants. The top tier malls would continue…
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Freehold or Leasehold? Of course freehold lah, if it’s a choice
I remember when my cousin sister asked me about a leasehold project in Sri Petaling. I told her to go ahead and buy as long as she likes it and the place is convenient. She bought it for just below RM200,000 many years ago. It’s 800 plus square feet. Guess what, the price has more…
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Our Investment Resources: REITs, dividends, personal finance and bitcoins
A few weeks ago, I met three people who write better than me. Okay, to be honest, it’s not that hard to write better than me but please visit their sites to understand why I say so. For now, let me introduce you to the rose among thorns that evening. She is someone who loves…
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Property market recovery? Approved loans are up? Sustainable?
My new neighbour just moved in last month. My ex-neighbour moved out 7 months ago. My current place is under leasehold. What this meant is that my ex-neighbour managed to sell his home pretty quickly! Transactions for leasehold properties within Selangor may take up to 6 months. So, should we say the market is getting…
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Book Review: “Good Tenant Great Tenant Series”
They say knowledge equals to power. I say knowledge means our investment risks become a calculated one. When we buy without knowing anything, hopefully we are lucky all the time. It’s the same as buying to rent out. Tenant management needs time to build up. Alternatively, learn from those who has done it. Here’s three…