The Property Show

Studies have suggested that the right landscaping can help enhance property value by as much as 15%. We find out more from landscaping experts how and why this might be the cheaper alternative than expensive and more permanent renovation works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over time, changes to regulations surrounding property ownership, the use of land as well as how certain areas are rezoned, occur due to decisions by the government and other authorities. How do these affect us as property owners and what can we do if some of these decisions don't work in our favour? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you thinking of a career as a real estate agent? What do you need to do? What challenges will you face? And what challenges does the industry itself face in Malaysia? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China is currently Malaysia's largest foreign real estate investor at over US$2.1 billion between 2014 and 2016. Chinese citizens are also increasingly calling Malaysia their second home under the Malaysia My Second Home programme (MM2H) - some 8,000 of them, also the single biggest nationality. What impact does this have on the property landscape in the country? See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Property cooling measures introduced by the government and Bank Negara Malaysia in 2012, were meant to curb speculation in the real estate sector. The intention is to slow down the rise in home prices and bring owning property to within reach of Malaysian. Has this worked? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are Guaranteed Rental Return (GRR) schemes? Our legal expert explains what they are, if they are all above board and what a property investor's rights are regarding these schemes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysians have always had a fondness for investing in Britain's real estate market, thanks to similar laws inherited from our colonial past, or for the purpose of pure good returns. However, what are the pitfalls that need to be addressed, particularly with the prospects of Brexit and an upcoming general election? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A collaboration between Property PriceTag and Khazanah Nasional's ThinkCity has resulted in the Secret Atlas of Greater Kuala Lumpur coffee table book. The data contained within analyses common assumptions related to how property prices are affected by the surrounding infrastructure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government wants the construction industry to adopt the Industrialised Building System (IBS) as a way to reduce dependency on foreign workers as well as to reduce the cost of constructing homes. Where is the industry in this and can this help to lower the cost of property? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kuala Lumpur has seen immense development in her more than 160-year history. Today, in the city's quest to become a global, livable city, KL must balance rapid urbanisation with preserving her heritage and culture, while enhancing real estate value for residents and investors alike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the past three years, overall volume and value of transactions for Malaysia's property market have fallen, year-on-year [for the nine months period up until September]. With the first quarter of 2017 now almost behind us, we check-in with a real estate valuation and consultancy firm on the fundamentals of Malaysia's property market.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Housing affordability remains a challenge in Malaysia. To tackle this, Maju Group has launched an Own It Now - Sure Or Not Campaign, to educate millennials in buying a property. It has also rolled out a scheme allowing the buyer to pay for the down payment in 42 months. We take a look at what the scheme entails, and how much of a game-changer will this be to the property sector. See omnystudio.com...

What are some tips in investing in property overseas? Taking a look at different issues to consider when buying property abroad for investments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There have been calls for the government to review the Housing Developers' Act. We take a look at some possible concerns that may require tweaking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the challenges behind designing and researching sales brochures for developers? We find out from Nextdor Property Communications - an integrated communications agency on how to build a successful property brand. We also discuss its Malaysia Biennial 100YC initiative which charts the development and planning out cities for the next 100 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Australia has long been a target for overseas property investors. We look at what makes investing in real estate down under so attractive and possible pitfalls to avoid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KL is known for its heritage buildings, dating back to colonial days. There has been a growing interest in refurbishing these old structures to find new value in re-purposing them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Tan answers all your legal queries for the first time this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a post Brexit and Trump world, are the property markets in the region feeling the after effects, if any? Also, as cooling measures in markets such as Malaysia and Singapore come into fruition three years on, is it time to deregulate and allow the market to move forward? Nick Holt answers these questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the biggest stories in the property segment for this month.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Analysts have forecast 2017 as a challenging year with many changes afoot socio politicially, and back at home, with the continually weakening ringgit. Kenny gives the Good Feng Shui perspective on what the Year of the Fire Rooster holds for the property industry plus a few useful tips on how to improve the feng shui for your abode, this coming year.​ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Chris Tan speaks to the concerns of landlords all around: how should landlords navigate tenant relations, as well as those with neighbours and building managers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off their win, we speak to the iProperty Developer of The Year award winner on what it takes to be on top of the game, and challenges that they face as a developer in these current tumultuous times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the biggest stories in the property segment for the past month - great news to end the year: the MRT is here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sustainable living has unfortunately proven to be an expensive affair with meeting green standards, using eco friendly materials adding a huge premium to the cost. But does this mean that living in one with nature in a real home is only the preserve of the very rich? Matthias Gelber, also known as The Green Man, insists that this isn't so. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.