The Property Show

As the subject of Green and Sustainable home becoming more and more mainstream, we explore the role of steel in designing and building a green and sustainable homes as well as whether it is affordable to own one. We speak to Ar. Dr Tan Loke Mun, Director, Archicentre Sdn Bhd on the existing misconception in adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to Dato’ KK Chua, the CEO of Armani Media and Editor-in-Chief of Property Insight about his property magazine and the media's role in the property sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Tan of Chur Associates is back for the Monthly Property Legal Clinic, which takes place on the last Friday of every month. In this episode, Chris will be answering a range of questions, including what you need to know about auctioned properties, EPF mortgage repayment, regulation surrounding building your own house, and his thoughts on loving thy neighbour. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

In this digital age, many of us are looking for ways to disconnect from our digitally connected lives. One way is to go about this is to find time away from the city and spend time with nature. We speak to Alias Dato Ghazali, the founder of Rumah Kebun on what to consider when building a nature oriented property.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we face many uncertainties in the global economy such as Brexit and the Trade war, we should be aware of the risks in investing in properties abroad. We speak to Virata Thaivasigamony, the Executive Director of CSI Prop, on risks to look out for when investing abroad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Digital property management platform KipleHome aims to find ways of bringing the communities it serves closer through co-creating value added services. We speak to CEO Ti Lian Seng on the platform's development tenets and their growth targets for the near future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Tan answers your legal questions on all things property-related. Chris answers questions on the effect of OPR rates on mortgages, how homeowners can refinance their homes, and whether it is safe to buy aged-properties without strata titles. Listen in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Khazanah Research Institute published a report entitled “Rethinking Housing: Between State, Market and Society”.  In this Property Show, we discuss the supply and demand mismatch, the standards for affordable homes, as well as the option of renting as a solution. We speak to Dr Suraya Ismail, the Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute and the lead author of the re...

The KRI Report,  "Rethinking Housing: Between State, Market And Society", was recently released and examines the ‘policy environment of the housing sector’ and the relationship between all stakeholders. We speak to Dr. Suraya Ismail, Research Director from Khazanah Research Institute, on the subject of affordable housing and the issues and challenges surrounding it. See omnystudio...

Property technology companies are rapidly changing the way we sell or rent properties. On the Property Show this week, Keith Kam talks to Speedhome and the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents on the issues at play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Belt and Road Initiative, China’s ambitious infrastructure development strategy, has the potential to create greater economic opportunity for countries along its network. We discuss the impact of BRI projects in Malaysia and across the region with Nicholas Holt of Knight Frank, based on the findings of its recent report, New Frontiers: Prospects for Real Estate Along the Belt and Road In...

On this edition of the Property Legal Clinic, Chris Tan walks us through the conditions of Bumiputera ownership of property. He also talks about the process of evicting a tenant.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently, a video of a man venting his dissatisfaction with the quality of his condominium unit went viral and sparked a lot of discussion on social media. What can we do if we find ourselves in this situation of not being dissatisfied when we take possession of our property? Chris Tan walks us through the process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Murray created a splash with her Ted Talk in 2017 , where she envisioned a solution to the housing shortage through technology and gamification. We catch up with her two years on to discuss the evolution of her idea, democratizing the housing process, and how technology is poised to disrupt the traditional housing and construction industry. Sarah was a speaker at the Affordable Housing acros...

This edition of the Property Show takes a look at urban planning in Malaysia, how it was used to design cities like Putrajaya and Shah Alam, as well as the KL City Plan 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris answers your legal questions on all things property-related. In this episode, we cover questions on land title disputes, dealing with the potential side-effects of neighbouring construction and the legal requirements for vacant possession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This edition of the Property Show takes a look at what Malaysia's property developers think about the prospects of the sector, with a new government in place for almost 10 months, and a look ahead for 2019. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid rising property prices in the heart of the city, could tiny living be the solution for urban young professionals? We speak to Sam Helmy, CEO of Neovate Developments on the viability of microsuite residences and the future of artificial intelligence in property development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rental market in Malaysia isn’t the easiest to navigate. The lack of a Residential Tenancy Act means that landlords and renters are often left to negotiate between themselves on the rules of their engagement. For the first-time renter, and even for seasoned landlords, this can be a minefield. Enter the proptech players that are working to make the rental landscape a little bit easier for...

According to data from Airbnb, Malaysia is one of its fastest growing markets in the region, with guest arrivals doubling last year. Yet not everyone is welcoming the home-sharing phenomenon. We speak to Mich Goh, Southeast Asia Head of Public Policy on how the company is managing frictions with industry players, its views on effective regulation and ensuring the safety of users on its platform. S...

Chris answers your legal questions on all things property-related. In this episode, we cover questions on who is responsible for building maintenance, what is a private caveat and what we should look out for when purchasing an auction property See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last month, the government launched the National Housing Policy 2018 - 2025. The new policy focuses on resolving the supply and demand mismatch in the housing sector, as well as helping low-income earners to own a home. Dr. Carmelo Ferlito, Senior Fellow, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs weighs in on elements of the policy and whether it can address the problems of the housing sector i...

Chris answers your legal questions on all things property-related. In this episode, we cover questions on the classification and zoning of buildings, the law that applies to intestate estates, and selling property under construction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This edition of the Property Show takes a look at what is in store for the coming Year of the Boar, as well as a feng shui recap of what the Year of the Dog brought. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conventional notion is that going green comes at a premium price tag. But is this really the case? Kenny Wong of Veritas Design Group argues that the long-term benefits of green buildings far outweigh the costs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.