The Importance of Due Diligence When Investing in a Rental Property

Buying a an investment property to rent to tenants is nothing like buying a home. With your home, you make an offer, get a property inspection, go through financing, then close. With your investment property you are far more things to consider. Before you even make an offer you should have their pro-forma rent and … Read more

6 Ways To Boost Your Rental Income

Attracting reliable tenants is a crucial part of any investment strategy. Yet, it is an area that many investors overlook as they become fixated on price and positively gearing their portfolio. Price is important, of course, but equally important is whether the place will be in demand by tenants. This is a question that should … 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

Buying Older UK Investment Property – Maintenance & Repair Considerations

In an attempt to simply and usefully summarize this I have split properties out into historic time periods which are linked to building epochs in terms of change in construction styles/methods. Below details the property maintenance needs and potential defects that might be present when you first investigate a property purchase. A full survey should … Read more

8 Reasons Why Women Make Better Investors

Do women really make better property investors? There seems to be mounting evidence that this could be the case. Now the expert give her opinion on 8 advantages that women have that make them better investors. HERE’S WHAT SHE SAID: 1. We’re not afraid to say, “I don’t know.” The person who has to know all the … Read more

How Much Is That Property Worth?

In today’s fast changing property market one of the common questions is “How much is that property really worth?”  Obviously that’s a good question – no property investor or home owner wants to overpay. For products that are plentiful, transacted often and largely the same as each other, determining market value is really easy. But … Read more

Costly Mistakes Made By Property Sellers

In your eagerness to sell your property beware of the costly mistakes that can make the whole selling process your worst nightmare either in selling too cheaply or in needless expenses that end up draining not only your bank account but also your emotional health. To assist you avoid COSTLY MISTAKES we have put together … Read more

Eco-Friendly Flooring Solutions That Are Anything But Boring!

Environmentally friendly materials are becoming an increasingly popular choice for anyone building a new home or redecorating their existing one. It used to be the case that if you wanted to make an environmental friendly choice you would have to take the bland, expensive option. Fortunately, more and more manufacturers are realizing the importance buyers … Read more

Spacious Family Garden-Homes

ARE you looking for a cozy family garden home, set amidst a tropical backdrop within the Klang Valley? Look no further as Bandar Rimbayu is offering just that! Neighbouring the matured Kota Kemuning is IJM Land Bhd’s (IJM Land) Bandar Rimbayu township. The settlement is rich with the characteristics of Mother Nature, and is set … Read more