3 Types of Property To Be Avoided In 2016

As predicted by many financial economist, Malaysia economy in year 2016 will be facing lots of challenges and even our Budget 2016 had revised to adapt the current slow economy. With that being said, our property market cannot run away from the slow downturn. However, some people look at this moment as an opportunity to … Read more

How Much Can I Borrow?

How much can I borrow?  This is the most important question to ask before purchasing any house. There is no point of buying a house and your loan is not approve right? If you like old school, we can share with you the way to calculate your entitlement. This may not be 100% correct because every banks … Read more

$51 Million Top Bid For Sembawang Condo Site

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) announced that it received nine bids for the 75,851 sq ft site at Jalan Kandis in Sembawang, after the public tender closed on Thursday (7 April). It was launched for sale on 25 February. A subsidiary of Tuan Sing Holdings submitted the top bid of $51.07 million, or $481 psf … Read more

Stamp Duty & Legal Fees For Purchasing A House

Purchasing a RM500,000 home isn’t really just going to cost you RM500,000. There are various costs in the equation that you have to be ready to fork out after making the plunge. Lets take a look at the various fees involved and what they are for. 1. Legal Fees Legal fees is an attorney fee … Read more

5 Tips to Reduce Stress When Buying a House

Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or have plenty of experience, purchasing a house is just plain stressful. It’s a complicated process involving both strong emotions – it’s a home, after all – and what may be the biggest financial investment of your life. Even if the process appears to be going smoothly, it only … Read more

How to Sell Your House by Owner – Without a Realtor

Owning a home is one of the biggest investments most people ever make. When it’s time to sell your property, the standard practice is to find a real estate agent. After the sale, your agent and the buyer’s agent will share about 7% of the sale price as their commission, which amounts to a hefty portion … Read more

Famously Foldable Apartment

TreeHugger and LifeEdited founder Graham Hill made headlines in 2012 with his incredible folding 420-square-foot studio, which can be shifted around and rearranged to accommodate a 12-person dinner party, two overnight guests, a home theater, and more. Now Hill has put the microdwelling on the market for $995,000—$2,369 per square foot, although those square feet … Read more

Penang LRT – Bayan Lepas Line

The proposed Bayan Lepas Light Rail Transit Line will covers a distance of 30km and 27 stations. Of its 27 proposed stations, 19 are to be in Komtar, Macallum Street area, Bandar Sri Pinang, the future Sky Cab station, East Jelutong, The Light Waterfront, Gelugor, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Batu Uban, Pesta site, Sungai Nibong, Bukit Jambul, … Read more

How Much House Can You Afford?

It’s getting to be that time where more people are looking to buy a house and more people are looking to sell their house. When you plan to going to buy a house, first, you need to ask yourself a question of “how much house can I afford?”. First, you need to realize that mortgage lenders … Read more

It’s a Sellers’ Market: What That Means for You

Whether you’re buying or selling, being prepared goes a long way toward a successful transaction. Real estate is growing strong in many parts of the country. First-time and entry-level buyers find little inventory but lots of competition, leading to a frustrating seller’s market. For sellers, this means quicker and easier sales, if they cross their … Read more