The Property Show
The Property Show is a podcast that covers real estate and property investment topics. It provides insights and advice for buyers, sellers, and investors. The show features interviews with industry experts and discussions on market trends.
Episodes
Malaysia's Urban Renewal Dilemma
Malaysia’s proposed Urban Renewal Act aims to unlock long-stalled redevelopment of ageing strata buildings, but not without controversy. Public policy advisers Han Jun Siew and Peter Leong break down the legal hurdles, the realities of redevelopment on the ground, and what homeowners should watch out for as the bill is revised and retabled.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could Property Management Be Your Next Career?
As Malaysia becomes increasingly urbanised, more people are living in strata developments. Behind these condos and apartments are property managers responsible for everything from maintenance and finances to community management. Ishak Ismail, President of the Malaysian Institute of Property and Facility Managers, shares insights into this career path.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform
Bias in the Rental Market
Is Malaysia’s rental market working fairly for everyone? Jason Wee, Executive Director of Architects of Diversity, discusses a study the anti-discrimination NGO has conducted exploring how racial discrimination is shaping access to housing and if a Rental Tenancy Act could make a difference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rooftop Solar For Homes : A Guide
Malaysia’s abundant sunlight makes rooftop solar an increasingly attractive option for homeowners. But is it right for every property? Sebastian Beltran Cuevas, a renewable energy specialist with Verdant Solar, helps us make sense of what installation really entails, how much you can save, and the key risks and maintenance considerations before making the switch.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri
The Hidden Cost of Property Failure
We often talk about buying property, but rarely about what happens when it fails. Kirit Kumar, Managing Director of Approved Group International (AGI), a technical consulting firm specialising in forensic investigation, damage assessment and property restoration, shares insights into what really happens after fires, floods, defects and disputes.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener
REHDA : 2025 Overview & 2026 Expectations
Malaysia’s residential property market proved more resilient than expected in 2025, with prices holding steady despite rising construction costs and tighter financing conditions. Datuk Ho Hon Sang, President of the Real Estate & Housing Developers' Association Malaysia shares his outlook for 2026.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Property Feng Shui for an A马zing Year
As we welcome the Year of the Horse, in this special Lunar New Year show, we look at how the property sector might be shaping from a Feng Shui perspective. Dr YM Cheng of chinesezodiacfengshui.com discusses what the transition from the Wood Snake to the Fire Horse could mean for property owners and investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KL's River of Life - 15 Years On
Kuala Lumpur’s River of Life project to rehabilitate the city's waterways was reported to be about 95% complete in early 2025, more than a decade after it was first announced. Architect Dr Tan Loke Mun assesses what was promised, what was built, and whether the River of Life can actually deliver lasting urban, environmental and social impact.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listene
Retail Spaces: What Makes or Breaks Them
Why do some retail spaces thrive while some struggle? Why do some do well initially but fail to sustain? Jimmy Chiam of CCN Consulting, a company that works with mall owners and developers on how to make their retail properties work better, and Kyle E of POW Ideas, an architecture and interior design studio that researches the local retail scene.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/lis
Will Build-Then-Sell Fix Malaysia’s Housing Problem?
Malaysia is revisiting the Build-Then-Sell model under the 13th Malaysia Plan, in an effort to resolve the abandoned housing project problem and make home buying safe, honest and accountable. Dato’ Ganesh Chinnappan, MD of Raine & Horne International Zaki + Partners, breaks down the benefits, risks, and what the data really say.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for priv
High Ownership vs Malaysia’s Housing Reality
Malaysia’s homeownership rate hit around 78% in 2024, one of the highest in the region, but does that mean homes are truly affordable? Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at the Khazanah Research Institute helps us dissect what the latest data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia really reveal.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Malaysia Property Outlook 2026: Data Centres & Sustainability
Malaysia’s property market enters 2026 on firmer footing, with renewed optimism after a stronger-than-expected 2025, with data centre as one sector standing out above all others. JLL Malaysia’s Dr Chua Yang Liang and Managing Director Jamie Tan also talk about the overall outlook for Malaysia's property sector in 2026.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio
Best of The Property Show 2025: Changing Role of Homes
In this recap, we revisit highlights from the past year’s episodes on how the role of the home is changing across safety, food and shared spaces, why more responsibility is shifting indoors, and why third spaces still matter for our well-being. Because when cities change, the role of the home changes with them.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Best of the Property Show 2025: Scams
On this wrap-up show, we revisit our most useful conversations on scams in the real estate sector. We look back at our most telling conversations covering fake agents, staged viewings, and promises that fall apart under scrutiny. The moral of the story: if it's too good to be true, IT VERY LIKELY IS!!Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Best of the Property Show 2025: Pests
On this wrap-up show, we revisit our most useful conversations on pest management, focusing on four familiar but stubborn housemates: rats, cockroaches, bed bugs and mosquitoes.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The RPDA: Overhauling Malaysia's Housing Development Laws
The Real Property Development Bill is a new law the Housing & Local Government Ministry plans to table in Parliament in June 2026, to replace the Housing Development Act 1966. Marcus Teng, CEO of PropNex Malaysia, talks to us why he thinks this is a very timely and long overdue initiative to create a modern, comprehensive regulatory real estate framework.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnys
Unexpected Bright Spot for Malaysia's Housing Market
Malaysia’s housing market delivered an unexpected bright spot in 2025, with steady demand, stabilising prices, and a big wave of new units entering the market more smoothly than predicted. Keith Kam speaks with Juwai IQI co-founder and Group CEO, Kashif Ansari to break down what drove the resilience, how developers and buyers are positioning for 2026, and whether foreign interest is genuinely retu
Beyond Public Housing: Policy, People & Community
This episode explores Malaysia’s Program Perumahan Rakyat (PPR) from two perspectives - the policy intent behind public housing and the lived experiences of the communities within them. Theebalakshmi Kunasekaran, research associate at Khazanah Research Institute discusses what PPRs are and Cindy Chew from social enterprise Thrive Well discusses life on the ground and how social support and thought
Data Centres & the New Drivers of Malaysian Property
JLL Malaysia has just released its latest market briefing on Malaysia's real estate sector covering Q3 of 2025. Its Head of Research and Consultancy, Yulia Nikulicheva, joins us to share insights from that report as well as what Budget 2026, unveiled in October, means for Malaysia's property market going forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sabah & Sarawak : Malaysia’s Overlooked Property Frontiers
While KL, Penang, and Johor dominate Malaysia’s property headlines, the Borneo states of Sabah and Sarawak often fly under the radar. Keith Ooi, Group Managing Director of Knight Frank Malaysia, talks about how with the Pan Borneo Highway nearing completion, new allocations under Budget 2026, and rising investor interest in tourism, logistics, and green industries, things might change.Image Credit
Beyond Bricks & Mortar: A Focus on Community Well-being
When tragedy strikes a residential community, be it a suicide or a violent crime, the impact goes far beyond the incident itself. How should property managers, joint management bodies, and residents respond with both sensitivity and transparency? Real estate practitioner Soma Sundram and MIASA Malaysia founder Anita Abu Bakar tackle this topic from different lenses.If you or someone you know is st
The Battle Against Property Scams
Property scam incidents are rising sharply in Malaysia, with thousands of victims and millions of ringgit lost each year. From fake listings to cloned agents, fraudsters are getting smarter and harder to catch. Kenneth Soh, the country manager of PropertyGuru and iProperty Malaysia, talks about how these scams work, why victims keep falling for them, and what can be done to rebuild trust in the ho
The Future of Malaysia’s Real Estate Agents
The Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents has a newly elected president for a two-year term. Kelvin Yip joins the Property Show to discuss how Malaysia’s estate agents are tackling scams, rebuilding public confidence, and adapting to a world of AI-driven disruption.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Budget 2026 and the Property Market
From housing affordability to urban regeneration, Budget 2026 signals continuity and cautious optimism for Malaysia’s property sector. Siva Shanker, Director Real Estate Agency at Rahim & Co International share his insights on how these policies could shape demand, investment as well as his outlook for Malaysia's property market.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image C
We Need To Take Fire Safety Seriously
From faulty wiring to forgotten extinguishers and evacuation drills, how prepared are we for a fire especially in our homes? Rueben Teoh, the founder of the Fire Preventors Society, an NGO dedicated to raising awareness and improving fire safety standards, walks us through practical steps to prevent and respond to fires in different types of properties.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.
Not Home, Not Work: Why Third Spaces Matter
Third spaces are places where people gather, interact, and build community. They’re distinct from home—the first place—and work—the second place. To understand their role in strengthening our social fabric, producer Natalie Tan speaks with Mustapha Kamal, architect, urban planner, and founder of Arkitek Mustapha Kamal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does Sell-Then-Build Dehumanise Housing?
As the sell-then-build model becomes more common in Malaysia, home financing is said to work more like project loans than a conventional mortgage. To help understand why, producer Natalie Tan will be speaking with Muhammad Nazhan Kama-ruzuki, Research Associate at the think tank, Khazanah Research Institute. Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rental Discrimination: Choosing Tenants Based On Race
As we celebrate Malaysia Day on 16 September, it’s a moment to reflect how far we’ve come in building a truly inclusive nation, including in the rental housing market. To discuss this, producer Natalie Tan will be speaking with Simraatraj Kaur Dillon, author of the Architects of Diversity Report that looks at racial discrimination in Malaysia's rental market.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnys
Smart Homes: What’s Changed And Retrofitting
According to management consulting firm A.T. Kearney, the global smart home market is expected to grow to around USD 400 billion by 2030. Following up on our 2019 conversation, producer Natalie Tan will be catching up with Patrick Au, CEO and Co-founder of smart home contractor VYROX, to discuss the technology has evolved.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for priv
Can We Fight Unwanted Development?
You’ve probably come across reports of residents opposing developments in their neighbourhood, from the PJD Link highway to apartment projects and even kindergartens. To better understand the legal recourse available in such cases, producer Natalie Tan speaks with Alliff Benjamin Suhaimi, Partner at the law firm Thomas Philip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kuala Lumpur’s Balancing Act : Heritage vs Development
As Malaysia celebrates her 68th Merdeka Day, we look at Kuala Lumpur, a city in transition, expanding rapidly while grappling with how much of its history should be preserved. Dato’ Hajeedar Abdul Majid, architect and heritage advocate, shares his Merdeka memories as well as Malaysia’s conservation challenges.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 13th Malaysia Plan & Real Estate
The 13th Malaysia Plan was unveiled at the end of July, setting the stage for the country's economic and social development from 2026 to 2030, with big implications for housing, infrastructure, and sustainability. Sulaiman Saheh, the Director of Research & Consultancy Services at Rahim & Co International, unpacks how RMK13 might reshape Malaysia’s property landscape.See omnystudio.com
13 MP: A Game Changer For Urban Development?
In late July, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim unveiled several initiatives under the 13th Malaysia Plan that are set to impact the local property industry. From pledging one million affordable homes to improving transportation networks, is the 13MP a game changer for comprehensive urban development? For answers, producer Natalie Tan will be speaking with Mustapha Kamal, architect, urban pl
Mosquitoes: From Breeding Grounds To Building Management
What makes a property attractive to mosquitoes, and what can you do about it? Lim Say Piau, an entomologist and consultant, and Regine Lim, president of the Malaysian Pest Management Association, help us explore the science behind mosquito breeding and pest control strategies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First Half Property Trends & Outlook
2025 has been a turbulent year for Malaysia’s property sector—shaped by shifting tariffs, rising digital investments, and the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone. Producer Natalie Tan speaks with Keith Ooi, Group Managing Director of Knight Frank Malaysia, to unpack the key insights from the real estate consultancy’s First Half 2025 report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bed Bugs: Tiny Terrors In Modern Homes
Bed bugs as they can be found everywhere from budget hotels to luxury ones, airline seats to those in cinemas. In this episode, entomologist Lim Say Piau explains what makes these elusive bloodsuckers so resilient, while Regine Lim, president of the Malaysian Pest Management Association, shares practical insights into how to address the problemImage Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/liste
Designing For Climate And Society
As climate change becomes increasingly pressing, architects face a societal obligation to develop smart designs that minimize harm to the ecosystem and local communities. Producer Natalie Tan will be speaking with Adrianta Aziz, President of the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM), about what defines sustainable architecture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
PTKL 2040: Walkability and Public Transport First
The government is aiming to prioritise walkability and public transport in future developments under the Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040. To discuss what these plans should entail, producer Natalie Tan will be speaking with Cha-ly Koh, CEO of Urbanmetry.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Property Ads: Hype Vs Reality
If you've ever wondered if property advertisements tell the whole story, then this episode of the Property Show will help you cut through the glitz and glamour to uncover what's legal, what's not, and how to spot misleading claims. Imran Clyde, Founder & Strategy Director at Nextdor Property Communications shares his insights to help us make more informed homebuying decisions.Image Credit: Shu
Warisan KL: The Economics Of Heritage
In late April, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the Warisan Kuala Lumpur initiative, aimed at rejuvenating the historic core of the city. Producer Natalie Tan will be speaking with Dato' Hamdan Abdul Majeed, Managing Director of Think City, which is working in partnership with the federal government and city officials to develop this initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva
Rats: How to Evict These Unwelcome Tenants
Rats chew through wires, spread disease and reproduce at an astonishing rate. So how do we control them and/or get rid of them completely - if that is even doable. Professor Hasber Salim, a rodentologist, from Universiti Sains Malaysia explains what they are while Regine Lim, president of the Malaysian Pest Management Association, explains how to spot, manage, and prevent rat infestations.Image Cr
Beginner’s Guide To Short-Term Rental Hosting
Over 5 million hosts have earned billions of dollars from short-term rentals—and that’s just on Airbnb alone. But is it really that easy? What skills and knowledge do you need to run a successful short-term rental space? Producer Natalie Tan sits down with Yap Zer Ken, Co-Founder of Plush Services, a company that manages Airbnb and other short-term rental properties.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comS
The Risks Of Private Lease Schemes
Over the past few years, there have been court disputes involving developers of projects in the special economic zone of Johor, where units were sold under a private lease scheme (PLS). A PLS can create complications for both current and future homebuyers. To better understand how the scheme works, producer Natalie Tan will speak with Yeoh Tung Seng, Partner at Yeoh & Joanne.Image Credit: Shut
From KL To Johor: Tracking Malaysia’s 2025 Property Momentum
Kuala Lumpur’s property market kicked off 2025 with solid gains across office, logistics, and prime residential sectors. Farther south, the spotlight is shifting to Johor, where the much-anticipated Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone is stirring investor interest. Yulia Nikulicheva, Head of Research & Consultancy as well as Dr Chua Yang Liang, Head of Research for Southeast Asia, both from
Inside Dubai’s Property Surge: Knight Frank’s Insights
International property consultants Knight Frank's latest report on Dubai's real estate market, Destination Dubai, has revealed a record-breaking performance in the emirate’s property market in 2024. Faisal Durrani, partner and head of research for the Middle East & North Africa region at Knight Frank breaks down the numbers and explains what’s driving global investor interest.Image Credit: Shu
Urban Farming: Planting Veges At Home
Urban farming has become increasingly crucial rather than optional due to various factors, particularly in the face of challenges such as climate change and food security. Natalie Tan will be speaking with Jayden Koay, Business Owner at CityFarm Malaysia, to learn how to practise urban farming in apartments and will also explore the bigger-picture conversation surrounding this activity with Ong Ai
Cockroaches: Prevention, Myths, And Solutions
Cockroaches: they’ve survived everything from dinosaurs to nuclear fallout. So how do you keep them out of your kitchen? Experts, Regine Lim from the Malaysia Pest Management Association, and entomologist, Lim Say Piau, show us how we can fight back.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Selling The Property Of A Deceased Person
Selling a property can be a complicated process on its own—let alone when it belongs to someone who has passed away. From legal hurdles to family disputes, producer Natalie Tan sits down with Joanne Leong, Partner at Yeoh & Joanne, to guide you through the process of managing and dividing an estate in accordance with the law.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for pr
Mixed Views On The Residential Tenancy Act
As property prices continue to rise, pushing many toward rentals, the Ministry of Housing and Local Government has proposed establishing a Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) to regulate tenancies. While Malaysia currently lacks specific legislation governing rentals, the RTA has received mixed feedback. For some guidance, producer Natalie Tan will be speaking with Tan Kian Aun, President of the M
How To Fireproof Your Home
On April 1st 2025, a gas pipeline explosion caused a massive fire that destroyed more than 200 homes and displaced over 300 people. While such incidents cannot be prevented domestically, we’ll be discussing how well our homes can withstand fires. Producer Natalie Tan will be having this conversation with Edison Beh, Registered Fire Safety Engineer from Safety Services & Logistics.Ima
Malaysia's Property Sector : Q1 Signals For 2025
The first quarter of 2025 was an eventful period for the world, much of which was defined by the start of the second Donald Trump presidency in January. Siva Shanker, the CEO of Real Estate Agency of Rahim & Co International takes us through his observations of 2024, the first quarter of 2025 and how the rest of this year might shape up.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listene
Property 101: Addressing Insecurities With Leasehold Properties
Many Malaysians choose to own leasehold properties due to their lower prices, but they may experience more anxiety as they near the end of the lease term. Natalie Tan will be speaking with Yeoh Tung Seng, Partner at Yeoh & Joanne, to understand the rights of leasehold property owners, from exploring the options they have when their lease expires to discussing the concept of private lease schem
Property 101: Costs Of Buying A House
If you're a first-time homebuyer, you've probably at some point felt overwhelmed by the long list of costs involved in acquiring a property. Producer Natalie Tan will be speaking with Muhazrol Muhamad, Vice President of IQI Realty, who is also a registered estate agent, to break down the main costs one has to fork out when buying a house.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener fo
Pickleball: A Potential Investment Opportunity?
Recently, we’ve seen many pickleball venues pop up across the Klang Valley. The sport has also become a favorite weekend activity for many Malaysians, prompting us to wonder whether this is just a passing interest or if it could be a good property investment. Producer Natalie Tan will be speaking with Mark Choo, Founder of Pickle Social Club, to gain more insights into this relatively new sports s
Global Wealth Trends & Prime Property Investment Insights
The latest Global Wealth Report from property consultant Knight Frank shows the number of high-net-worth individuals in Malaysia on the rise, aligning with a global trend of increasing wealth accumulation. Keith Ooi, Knight Frank Malaysia's group managing director, helps us dissect what is in the report and shares his insights into what to expect.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/l
Pros And Cons Of Urban Renewal
The government’s proposed Urban Renewal Act (URA), which is expected to be tabled later this year, has sparked widespread debate recently. To help us understand the essence of the URA, Natalie Tan will be speaking with Nischal Ranjinath Muniandy, Senior Executive of Research at the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS).Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for pr
Legal Property Clinic - Dispute With Our Condo Management
As more people live in strata properties, disputes with joint management bodies or management committees are bound to occur. In this two-part episode, we’ll hear from BFM listener John, who shares his struggles with his condo’s management and get advice from Alliff Benjamin Suhaimi, partner at Thomas Philip.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Becoming A Next Level Property Agent
Soma Sundram has been in the real estate world since 1987, with his illustrious experience including becoming the first CEO of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents and onto becoming its president as well as its chief trainer. On this show, Soma shares his wealth of knowledge for aspiring real estate agents and anyone keen to pursue a career in this field.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnys
Property Planning For When In Love, And When No Longer
In conjunction with Chap Goh Mei, or Chinese Valentine's Day, and Feb 14th, actual Valentine's Day, the Property Show takes a look at how couples in love can plan to make that huge financial commitment together. Linnet Lee the Director at Resolute Planning, and the former CEO of the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia, shares her insights and also explores what to do if things go
Asbestos In Your Home?
In early January 2025, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, our Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, announced that the government is considering proposals to implement a full ban on asbestos. To delve deeper into the extent of asbestos use in Malaysia’s construction industry, as well as explore safer and more sustainable alternatives, we’ll be speaking with Dr. Keith Tan, Associate Pro
Feng Shui Tips For A Pro-蛇-perous Snake Year
We’ll speak with Master Kenny Hoo, Founder and Chief Researcher of Good Feng Shui Group, about real estate predictions for the Year of the Snake.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Key Trends Shaping The Property Sector In 2024 & 2025
JLL Malaysia’s Jamie Tan and Christophe Vicic join us to discuss key trends in the property sector for 2024 and 2025.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 2024 Property Sector Recap & 2025 Outlook
What was Malaysia's property sector like in 2024, what sectors outperformed? Kashif Ansari, the group CEO of the global real estate and proptech firm, Juwai IQI, discusses what the 2024 real estate sector was like and what we can expect for 2025.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Best Of The Property Show 2024
This year saw sustainability take center stage across all property projects in Malaysia, from installing solar panels to make homes more environmentally friendly to assessing the climate resilience of communities across the country. This wrap-up show delves into the different aspects of sustainability in property development and urban planning.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/list
The Homeless Crisis In The Klang Valley
NGOs and reports have warned that the homelessness crisis in Kuala Lumpur has worsened over the years. The rising cost of living and lack of access to affordable housing have pushed thousands of people onto the city's streets. In this two-part series, Natalie Tan will speak with CK Chew, Chairman of Pertubuhan Kebajikan Seri Utama, about the organisation’s efforts to support the homeless in the Kl
Transforming A Hotel Into A Retirement Village
As Malaysia rapidly becomes an ageing population senior care centres that provide everything from assisted living services, post-surgery care as well as rehabilitation services especially tailored for the elderly are becoming increasingly in demand. Anna Chew, the CEO of ReU Living, an eldercare and healthcare service centre in KL, talks about how she and her team repurposed a section of an all-su
Defective New Homes
Every so often, we see reports of homeowners complaining of defects after collecting the keys to their new home. These defects range from minor fixes to major structural repairs. As for the final product, there have also been complaints of units that look nothing like what they saw in sales showrooms. So, what legal recourse is there for a buyer caught in such situations. Natalie Tan will be speak
Laws Governing Stratified Properties
As Malaysia becomes more and more urbanised, stratified or strata properties are becoming increasingly commonplace, and with this progress, comes the need to ensure a harmonious way of living within such shared spaces. Lawyer, Raymond Mah, the managing partner of MahWengKwai & Associates, talk to us about what the Strata Management Act 2013 entails and tackles a listener's query as well.Image
Are Property Agents Needed To Own A Home?
In this day and age, when everything we need is online, some may question whether we actually need a property agent to buy a house. We will be speaking with Tan Kian Aun, President of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents, about the relevance of property agents, their responsibilities in today’s house-buying process, and how their roles have evolved over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri
TLC For Heritage & Ageing Buildings
Over the last 167 years, since Kuala Lumpur was founded by a group of tin miners, this muddy confluence has grown into a city of modern skyscrapers, many of which are at least 60 years' old. This means many need to undergo refurbishment, upgrading and modernising. Ar Dato Zulkhairi Md Zain, a director at Multi-Spex Architects and a council member at Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) and Teoh Tze P
Are Malaysian Cities Sustainable?
Goal 11 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) states that cities and human settlements should be made inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said in September that our country excels beyond the global average in achieving the UN’s SDGs. So how is Malaysia progressing on SDG 11? For some thoughts, Natalie Tan will be speaking with
Budget 2025 Goodies For The Property Sector
Budget 2025 turned out to be Malaysia’s largest ever budget at RM421 billion and was focused on revitalising the economy, catalysing transformative change and improving the overall well-being of the people. Sulaiman Akhmady Saheh from property consultants Rahim & Co International helps us unpack what was unveiled and while there weren't many specifics incentives for the real estate sector, som
MM2H: Creating Demand For High-end Properties
The Malaysia My Second Home Programme has undergone several changes since its introduction in 2002, the latest of which is making it a condition that successful applicants must also purchase a residential property of a certain minimum value. Anthony Liew, president of the MM2H Consultants’ Association shares his insights into this industry for an idea of its demand and challenges faced by applican
Property Investing In The UK: Some Tips
Malaysia is ranked top 3 amongst Asian countries for outbound cross-border property investment in the UK, where some factors supporting this trend continue to be significant including our colonial history and the fact that many seeking overseas education tend to look at Britain. Virata Gamany, the Executive Director of CSI Prop International Properties, a property consultant specialised in UK prop
Malaysia's Property Sector: A Recap And Look Forward
Now that the third quarter of 2024 has ended, it is time to take stock of the performance of Malaysia's property sector and to look forward to what the remaining three months of the year has in store. Siva Shanker, CEO of Estate Agency at property consultants, Rahim & Co International, shares his insights as the ringgit stages a rally, the interest rate outlook loos more dovish and with Budget
Becoming An Architect: A Quick Guide
Architects are responsible for the overall design and looks of houses, buildings, and other structures. They must ensure that the final product is both attractive and functional. Edric Choo, a Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia council member and the founder of O2 Design Atelier CHOO Poo Liang Architect, shares his experience in getting to where he is today, hoping to inspire the next generation.Image Cr
Residents' Associations And You
Residents' associations have become an important facet of life as we live in communities in which we want to have more say in issues like safety, security as well as sustainability. KLRA+SD's chairperson, Tan Booi Charn, and one of its exco members, Sam Lau, share their experience in setting up an RA as well as their role in ensuring the sustainability of developments in Kuala Lumpur.Image Credit:
Khazanah Research Institute: A Study On Home Ownership
Malaysia has a home ownership rate of 72.5%. Compare this with the US, the UK and Australia which have a rate ranging between 66% and 68%. Dr Suraya Ismail, the director of research at Khazanah Research Institute, delves into this issue along with insights contained in its lates report, "The Financialization of our Lives: Values and Trade-Offs", as well as why a build-then-sell concept for new hou
Avoiding Scams In The Property Sector
The Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents, and Property Managers (BOVAEP), Malaysia’s regulatory body for the real estate sector, periodically warns the public to be aware of scams ranging from unregistered estate agents to people impersonating registered agents. Tan Kian Aun, the president of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents and a former board member of BOVAEP shares his experiences
The Proposed Urban Renewal Act And You
The Housing & Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming plans to table the Urban Renewal Act in Parliament next year with the aim to restore the vibrancy and attractiveness of old areas, provide affordable living spaces, enhance public facilities and revitalise architecture. Adriana Abu, the legal advisor at the National House Buyers' Association, shares her thoughts on how this new piece of legi
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