Do you want to save yourself from the pitfall of extra financial burden? Here are some valuable tips on upsizing your home to do just that. Making an impulse decision on the property Since you currently have a home and may be looking to sell it off in future, it’s best to make a right … Read more
You’ve got two options when it comes to a home you’ve outgrown: add on or trade up. Which is right for you? Many homeowners today face a serious housing dilemma. They love their home, its location, and even their neighbors. But they’ve outgrown the space. Do they trade up to a bigger or better house, … Read more
Your home is your sanctuary, but it’s also the place where a large chunk of your money is invested, so naturally you’ll want to consider the surrounding elements that routinely drive up (or down) the value of your home. In general here in Malaysia we see property prices appreciate steadily each year but did you … Read more
In my article this month, I’d like to share some people’s investment philosophy (or lack there of it) when it comes to buying their own homes for own stay (Let’s term an Own Stay Home as “Residential Home” for ease of discussion). More often than not, some well meaning folks will dispense the following conventional … Read more
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
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
Selling your home – especially if you’ve never done it before – can be surprisingly time-consuming and emotionally challenging. Strangers will come into your home and poke around in your closets and cabinets. They will criticize a place that has probably become more than just four walls and a roof to you, and then, to … Read more
If you’re considering improvements to your home this winter, first consider which will pay the most back when you sell the home down the road. Remodeling Magazine recently released its 2015 Cost vs. Value Report, which outlines the 35 most popular home additions, remodels and replacements in 101 U.S. cities. Its recommendations will help you … Read more
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 a new home can be a legal minefield and, for many, the conveyancing process can be daunting. You may well have a number of questions you wish to ask your solicitor before you embark on this process. 1. How does the conveyancing process work? Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring a property from … Read more