7 Tips For Buying A Beach Condo In California

Beach condominiums can be a fabulous lifestyle investment whether you’re an owner occupier or someone seeking a consistent home away from home to lay your holiday hat. However, buying a beach condo in California isn’t necessarily a straightforward affair. A labyrinth of legalities, fees and “in-house” rules must be cautiously examined and weighed prior to … Read more

Malaysia Property Investment – Still A Good Proposal?

Malaysia property investment has been booming. Malaysia has seen a constant growth in the property development market. The growth has been in the apartment, or condominium, space as well as the landed properties, like terrace houses. The latest figures, released by the Malaysian Government, show that the properties have appreciated. This is a significant improvement … Read more

10 Things To Think About When Buying A High Rise Property

Here are 10 things to consider before you decide to purchase a high-rise condominium. Dramatic architecture, stunning views, work proximity, resort-style amenities, and customised social activities – these are just a few of the qualities that attract homeowners to beautiful high-rise buildings. However, before you make the decision to purchase a high-rise condominium, here are 10 … Read more

Land Investment

Property investment in Malaysia is divided into four parts. According to the director of B.I.G Group of Companies Tan Hwa Chuan, a typical property investment roadmap in our country starts with condominiums and then it continues to linked houses before property investor start investing in commercial buildings such as shops or offices. As a matter … Read more

Are You a Property Flipper or Keeper?

What’s the difference and which type of investor are you? Everybody wants to get into the property game – either as a flipper or a keeper. If you not familiar with the terms, a “flipper” is a property investor who buys properties for the sole purpose of turning a quick resale profit, usually within a … Read more

5 Things Your Real Estate Agent Won’t Do For You

A real estate agent (REA) can help you buy your dream house or sell your existing home quickly. However, houseowners should take note that REAs’ do not handle the A-Z of real estate matters. Here are some things that are out of an REA’s scope and how to deal with them. 1. Resolve your finances … Read more

Retirement Living: Renting Vs. Home Ownership

Where to live is one of the biggest decisions that retirees face. For many people approaching retirement, the decision between keeping the family home, downsizing to a smaller house or condo, or ridding themselves of the stress and expense that can come with home ownership altogether is a difficult one. Here, we’ll provide you with … Read more

Properties: Assets or Liabilities

You don’t make money just by owning properties. Management and business acumen also need to be applied. In business world, success is about REAL money. It is about the size of your profit margins and the amount of money you are actually making. ‘Potential’ is superb, ‘future anticipated profits’ are wonderful, ‘equity’ is fabulous – … Read more