Thinking of investing in commercial property? Read this first. Like many hot button issues in real estate investing, the debate on whether it’s better to invest in residential over commercial continues to divide investors. Proponents of investing in residential say it’s the least risky option, while those who are in favour of commercial would argue … Read more
Searching for a suitable home can be a daunting task, especially if you are in a foreign country. At times you may find yourself at the mercy of people and circumstances beyond your control. In my experience in the property market, I have come across many stories, some are downright outrageous and I remember being … Read more
Indonesia’s government is struggling to tackle the country’s housing backlog of 13.5 million units as it has only been able to supply 50 to 62.5 percent of the total annual demand, reported the Jakarta Globe. After President Joko Widodo was elected in October 2014, he promised to build one million homes to address the yearly … Read more
In a tenants’ market, it is commonplace to see tenants bargaining with landlords for a good rental deal. I shared a private apartment with two flatmates between the years 1999 and 2003. The 1,700 sq ft flat previously tenanted at $2,500 was let go at $1,800 a month after being left vacant for some time, … Read more
Do you believe in house fengshui? I am a big fan of it. Don’t get me wrong. I am not being superstitious. Fengshui is very scientific. There is nothing speculative or supernatural about it. Property fengshui believes in maintaining the harmony between man and nature for the sake of good health and good fortune. Good … Read more
It’s not always an easy process to buy a home. Many first-time homebuyers encounter obstacles, and it’s not unusual to run into flying monkeys and wicked witches along that yellow brick road to home ownership. The first step in home buying is to prepare for the obstacles. An experienced real estate agent can help you … Read more
I have written hundreds of articles about the home buying path and gone into excruciating detail about every single step involved in buying a home. It dawned on me that buyers really need a basic overview. Especially for first-time home buyers who aren’t familiar with the process. Bear in mind that the steps in the … Read more
The National Association of REALTORS® would like me to tell you that all agents are ethical, honest, experienced and care about their clients — especially about first-time home buyers — but that would not be true. It might be true about the majority of the agents in the business, but it’s not true about all … Read more
Investors are on track to buy $4.5 billion in student housing properties in 2015—up from just $3 billion the year before, according to data from commercial real estate services firm CBRE. “I knew that volume would be up—but not that much,” says Jaclyn Fitts, national director of student housing for CBRE. “It continues to demonstrate … Read more
AMPANG, Dec 28: Pandan Perdana property owners got a rude shock when they received a letter on Dec 2 from a liquidator requesting them to verify ownership of their properties after the developer filed for bankruptcy. If the owners fail to do so, their properties will be reclaimed, this is after Perwira Indra Sakti Sdn … Read more
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