The Property Show

Chris Tan answers a query on assuming legal responsibilities in a subsale property. If the previous owner built an illegal extension, what are your rights as the current owner? Find out more on The Property Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many would-be first time buyers are put off by current property prices that are seemingly high. This means that many get into the market later and later, with prices spiraling upwards and always out of reach. Siva Shanker has a solution to this: buy something cheap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​PTPTN loans is something many choose to sweep under the carpet; giving little consideration to its impact on finances. For those who are applying for financing, they may find that they can no longer ignore this as loans get rejected. Miichael Yeoh, CEO of GM Consulting shares more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With more supply coming into the market and yet a low demand plaguing the market, it seems like buying a property may be the last on the list for the investor. However, with attractive discounts and prices bottoming out, Wong Yau Loong believes that this is the exact moment to start investing... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On our monthly property legal clinic, we take a closer look at the Strata Management Act, particularly with regards to maintenance fees and how they are apportioned & charged. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alif Ariff Iskandar Abdul Wahab from Veritas talks about the important and difficult task of guiding young architects. How do you guide them to understand the practicalities of client requirements, whilst still encouraging their creativity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global property consultant Knight Frank Malaysia discuss their findings in the Malaysia Commercial Real Estate Survey. We sit down with their MD, Sarky Subramaniam to understand better the findings from the survey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to Shamir R. of PreventCrimeNow.com explain how his organisation wants to make our neighbourhoods safer using 'Environmental Design', or globally known as CPTED. Alia Omar also joins the interview in her continued discussion on making green buildings more affordable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If the MRT is a major consideration for you when you buy properties, then listen to Adrian Tan, author of "Next Station: MRT Line 1", as he discusses his work on which property to get near the MRT Line. Joining the discussion is Michael Gong, from BFM's Morning Run as he gives his views on the matter as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bank Negara Malaysia recently released their 2015 annual report. In a related event, they announced the need to introduce a macro plan to address the 'mismatch' in the housing market. Listen to Chris Tan of Chur Associates explain that model and how this may impact the housing market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent amendments to the law now criminalise the act of abandoning housing projects. Chang Kim Loong of the National House Buyers Association takes us through the implications of the amendment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real Estate advisory company, Knight Frank produced the inaugural Global Tax Report. Listen to their Head of Research, Nicholas Holt as he discusses the findings from the report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vipin Agrawal, Senior MD of CIMB Bank discusses the current consumer sentiment in the property sector from a bank's perspective.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Tan, of Chur Associates, goes over the latest property legal conundrums sent it by listeners. This week, he explains how to raise funds for your home loan deposits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buildings are often designed with utility in mind. But are we sacrificing occupancy comfort in the quest to maximise utility? Listen to  Alia   Omar , PhD candidate in Building Technology as she explores on this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In tough economic times, some property owners may be considering finding other avenues of income from their assets, aside from collecting rental. Listen to property analysts, Khairul Anwar and Nani Yunus as they explain more on this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we go through the intricacies of what it takes to design the interiors of an office space. Should it reflect the culture of the organisation? Have an element of quirkiness? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Tan goes over the latest property legal conundrums sent in by or listeners.​ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What will the year of the Fire Monkey bring for the property market? Will we see it bring a much-needed boost to the flailing market? Or will it raze it to the ground? Find out in our feng shui predictions for the year.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We go over the headlines in the real estate market: more middle income housing projects in Johor. Tax dodgers in Ampang and Hugh Hefner's mansion up for sale.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Negative sentiment continues to bog down the property market this year but does that mean that prices will actually come down? Find out if this is the year to buy or sell.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris wraps up 2015 with some of the legal know how you need to arm yourself when it comes to buying and selling property. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens to the buildiing of KL that were built in the 70s? What were once the KLCCs and Pavilions of the past are now left to languish in the shadows of new glittering skyscrapers. The people from Citylab tells their tale in bringing one such building back to life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Masjid Jamek area is part of KL's Golden Triangle- home to banking headquarters and legal firms by day...but to not much else at night. It hosts 60,000 workers daily but only 5,000 people live in the vicinity. Known for their conservation work in Georgetown, Penang,  ThinkCity makes inroads into the declining parts of KL in their efforts to rejuvenate parts of the city. See omnystudio.com...

Fresh from their win as Developer of The Year at the iProperty.com's People's Choice Award 2015, Jane Leong talks about the key elements in becoming a developer of choice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.