The Property Show

The founders of Red Ideas, which developed the neighbourhood security and communications app, Graaab JagaApp, join Melisa Idris on The Property Show to discuss the use of technology in strata community living and property management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month, Chris Tan answers two listeners' questions on subletting property and purchasing auctioned property. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Board of Valuers, Appraisers and Estate Agents has had a name change brought about by an act of Parliament. It now includes property managers. We explore what BOVAEP means to the property sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Applying for a housing loan can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially if you're doing so for the first time. On Today's Property Show, Lyn Mak speaks with Vipin Agrawal, Head of Cards, Retail Assets and Deposits, Group Consumer Banking, at CIMB Group, about some of the things to expect, as well as CIMB's recently-launched Insta-approval system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

We talk to Virata Thaivasigamony and Paul Murphy on investing into property in the UK. We discuss the reasons the differences in investing in UK properties compared to Malaysia. We also talk about the growing trend of investing into commercial care homes. Given that Malaysia’s senior citizen population is set to double to 5.8 million by 2030. Will the trend of care homes emerge here? Se...

For this month's Property Legal Clinic, Chris Tan of Chur Associates tackles two legal conundrums: First, whether your deposit is returned if you don't buy the intended property. And the second: What can the property management do if you don't pay your service charges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dato' Stewart Labrooy, Chairman of Alpha REIT Managers, which is an unlisted REIT specialising in education assets, joins us on the show to explain investments in a Real Estate Investment Trusts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 6 million Malaysians are currently living in apartments, condos or other high rise residences. And as densely-populated urban centres continue to grow, this number will continue to rise. Mr Ngian Siew Siong joins us on the show to discuss the recently released 'REHDA Institute Strata Management Handbook 2018'. He helps us to better understand: - the different stakeholders of strata management...

For this month's Property Legal Clinic, Chris Tan of Chur Associates tackles two legal conundrums: First, on the restrictions on property ownership by foreigners; and secondly, a query on the repatriation of proceeds from the sale of a property overseas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investing in property in foreign countries can be an effective way to diversify your portfolio. And Australia has always been a popular destination for real estate investments, with Malaysians. While you can enjoy good returns if you know what you’re doing, investing in property overseas still comes with a certain degree of risk. Will Gray takes a closer look at the housing market in Austral...

The recent REHDA survey revealed how Malaysia's property sector did in the second half of 2017. It also highlighted the need to have a one-stop data centre to help the property developers plan better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire safety is important but often overlooked. With recent fire cases - both in local and foreign arenas - we speak to Teh Khay Leong on fire safety awareness. We also discuss common fire causes and fire safety measures one can implement. Teh also talks about what to do in the event of a fire and fire insurance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your landlord always an unwanted surprise guest? Do you think defaulting on your housing loan is a good idea, even if your home is auctioned off at a higher price than when you bought it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Property developments require architects, contractors, local authorities as well as land-owners to work together. This is where standard forms of building contracts are needed, and where the Asian International Arbitration Centre plays its part. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gavin Liew shares his thoughts on how interior design can impact property value; are there ‘stylish trends’ that can have a negative impact on the value of your property? He also talks about how to get interior design done on a budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you don't have the time to manage a rental property, it can be tempting to buy into a scheme which guarantees you a return on your investment. On this Property Show, we tackle the subject of Guaranteed Rental Return Schemes, the risks, rewards, and the questions you need to ask if you're thinking about investing in a GRR. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning Run crew get into the nitty gritty of Maybank's HouzKEY, Malaysia's first Rent-to-Own scheme. We discuss the pros and cons of this financing option. Listen to the podcast to find out if it's right for you.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do if you face problems of leakage from the apartment above you? What happens if you put a deposit for a unit you want to rent and the unit is still rented out to someone else?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Chinese New Year just around the corner, what will the property sector look like in 2018? What can you look out for, and how can you improve your luck, in the Year of the Earth Dog. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to Think City on the implementation of the New Urban Agenda, which essentially sets out global standards for urban development in the coming decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 The 1981 Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers Act has now come into effect. What are the changes and how does it affect property owners? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia's government wants more property developers to adopt more industrialised building systems in their projects, with the Construction Industry Development Board planning to make it mandatory for IBS to be incorporated in private sector projects in three years' time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia's government wants more property developers to adopt more industrialised building systems in their projects, with the Construction Industry Development Board planning to make it mandatory for IBS to be incorporated in private sector projects in three years time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winner of the Development of the Year category of the iProperty Development Excellence Award 2017, Sime Darby Brunsfield shares their secret. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look back at some of legal issues addressed in 2017 - Leasehold vs Freehold; Advertising; The Strata Management Act See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.