Category: Basics – Property Investment
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Why we need to understand what we could before we do it
I read something which I learnt many years ago and is still struggling to always apply it today. I think everyone should read this article by the Co-Founder and Managing Director Mark Reijman of comparehero.com.my which was published in thestar.com.my. It reminds us again on something which has continued to pull more people into more trouble…
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Investments? Minimising, Maximising and Solidifying
I have two kids. My wife is a “home minister”. When we got married, she told that vacations are IMPORTANT. So, I need to manage my expenses so that we still have some funds for travel. It’s important for me to ensure my investments are not speculative or overly risky. I really have a lot…
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Property market cannot grow or fall by itself
A good friend asked me the other day. I noticed you also shared about manufacturing numbers, the GDP growth numbers etc besides just property related articles. Why not just focus on property related articles? I laughed. Seriously, do we really buy property by focusing on property market alone? We do not need to know about…
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EPF: More into private equity, property and infrastructure
Diversification is key to long term returns and safety. Sometimes, this may not provide the best returns but as they say, never put all your eggs into one basket. For investment, I love property the most, maybe because I could actually touch, see, feel and enjoy it. However, I am not convinced to only have…
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Short queue, long queue or even no queues, matter not.
A few days ago, a colleague shared a photo of people queuing up for an about to be launched high-rise. He remarked, ‘Sure or not. Nowadays still got queue? Must be the developer pay for these people to queue. Some so young, don’t look like can afford.” I told him that how long the queue…
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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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Simply spending way too much, dear Malaysians.
Actually, we do not need a research on the topic of whether Malaysians are saving enough. Just look at how they are spending their money would already allow us to predict the outcome. Just a few days ago, a guy called the Melody FM and proudly announced to all listeners that he changes phone every…
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Shopping for secondary units? Good time as per MIEA (Penang)
Until today, I have friends who refuse to look at the secondary market. First of all, there’s nothing wrong with whether it’s primary or secondary. However, these friends also commented that primary properties are either too expensive in the places they desire or too far away if it meets the price they were willing to…
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Make sure our risks are calculated ones, minimise losses if it happens
I attended a Communication and Leadership retreat recently up in the beautiful Penang Hill. Yes, the cable car is now faster than the old and could carry more! The parking was grossly expensive but at least now we have a proper place to park instead of along the road haphazardly. I recommend strongly that any…
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Important legal changes to Strata Laws
I browse one property portal occasionally. This is especially when I wanted to take a look at some latest transacted prices. If you do wish to check out some latest transacted prices, do take a look here. www.propertypricetag.com Recently, they published an informational article I think worth reading for everyone who is looking for a high-rise unit…