Should You Sell Your Home Without an Agent?

Selling a home is no easy feat, yet those who plan to DIY the sale are thinking primarily about the big bucks they could save in the process. But do the savings measure up when compared to the extra work you’ll have to put in? Today, we’re looking at the tempting proposition of selling your … Read more

HLH Launches Phase Two Of Cambodian Project

Singapore-listed HLH Group has launched phase two of its maiden mixed-use development in Cambodia, after the first phase was sold out. A total of 437 units were released in the latest phase of the D’Seaview project in Sihanoukville, with one- to three-bedroom units on offer. The waterfront development was first launched in September 2015. All … Read more

Bank Reject Your Mortgage Loan Application? These 10 Reasons Explain Why!

Why was your loan rejected and does it indicate an end of your property investment journey? “Mortgage application is rejected!” This phrase is quite frightening, but this does not mean you can’t get a mortgage loan anymore. Gone were the days where an officer judges and evaluates your loan application based on how they feel … Read more

Guan Eng Responds To Allegations Over Purchase Of Bungalow

GEORGE TOWN: Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng has dismissed claims a bungalow he purchased in 2015 was linked to a person involved in a company which won a bid for a piece of state land. He said the seller which sold him the house in Jalan Pinhorn here was not involved in the company as a … Read more

‘Help Govt To Fulfil Affordable Homes Target’

KUALA LUMPUR: Developers have been encouraged to build more affordable homes to assist the Government to achieve its target of building one million affordable homes within five years. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the majority of units would be built by the Government under the 1Malaysia People’s Housing Scheme and 1Malaysia Civil … Read more

Should You Buy a Ready Possession Flat or Get a Home Constructed?

Living in your own flat or house provides you with the great feeling of security, independence and happiness. The ultimate dream of everyone is to own a place to live. When a person starts to earn, the first thing that comes into his mind is to own a house and starts to save a lot … Read more

Essential Tips For First Time Property Investors

Financial independence is something we all dream about, especially in today’s often challenging and uncertain economic environment. We become financially independent when the income generated by our assets exceeds our day to day living expenses. Sadly many of us do not and will not have sufficient assets now and when we retire (for instance through … Read more

MACC To Open Investigation On Lim Guan Eng

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will open an investigation paper (IP) on Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng over his alleged purchase of a house in the state at an undervalued price. A reliable source said the IP would be opened under the MACC Act 2009, “for allegedly receiving a bribe from a … Read more

Singapore’s Housing Market Among The Weakest: Knight Frank

Prices of private residential properties in Singapore continued their downward trend, falling by 3.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015 from the previous year, according to Knight Frank’s latest Global House Price Index. On a quarterly basis, prices slipped by 0.2 percent from Q3 2015. Singapore was ranked 51st out of the 55 housing … Read more

Property Investing Helps Women Secure Their Financial Futures

According to analysis by the Property Council of Australia, 47 per cent of Australian investment properties are owned by women. Their analysis of Australian Tax Office data has found that almost half of all negatively geared investment properties are owned by women wanting to build wealth and offset the superannuation gap. Women also account for … Read more