The Property Show

Siva Shanker presents a unique comparison between renting vs buying in the current market...with surprising findings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Engineer CK Tang examines the haze problem from a structural angle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris comes back to answer legal queries from our listeners concerning real estate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How affordable are our homes? When it comes to property affordability, it goes beyond just prices but also the cost of living in a particular area, even distance from the workplace. We hear more from Dr Suraya Ismail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a new wave of local furniture makers, Hani Ali takes the lead in creating good looking, well made design classics. She shares what it takes to create great Malaysian interior design, without having to resort to pastiches of traditional handiwork. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Strata Management Act 2013 spells out duties for developers and residents, that will hopefully enshrine rights that were previously ignored. If you live in a condo or a gated & guarded property, this is a must listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris goes through our monthly legal conundrum and answers all your queries that are property related. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent events have shown that Malaysia is no longer immune to the perils of earthquakes. How big and imminent is this threat, and how can you ensure your home is adequately protected? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With property sales slowing down, what's a real estate agent to do? We go through the options with Siva Shanker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Living in KL has its fast paced drawbacks - traffic jams, cramped quarters and polluted air amongst others. It's enough to make you want to pack it all up and balik kampung! But is living in the countryside all it's cracked up to be? Azlan Adnan sheds some light on what it's like to live in an "urban kampung" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KL is blessed with so many pockets of post-war shophouses that are just begging for some love or to be repurposed into something that all KL-ites can benefit from. Jalan Doraisamy was the benefit of this when it was transformed into a nightlife hotspot in the early Noughties but more than a decade on, it has languished somewhat. The team behind The Row talks about its recent regeneration and what...

Greening our capital city should not fall solely on the hands of the local council but should also be a responsibility of the private sector, and of course the residents of KL too. Taking inspiration from similar schemes in the US, the Adopt A Park scheme now allows KL-ites and corporates to turn urban wasteland into beautiful mini parks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month's property query concerns pests and pesky neighbours: I live in a gated and guarded housing area. Quite a few of the houses in my area are unoccupied and also unmaintained leading to unsightly views of overgrown grass or weathered facades. This is not only an eyesore but also has led to an increase in the number of mosquitoes and even snakes. My complaints to the management company has...

Despite being a relatively young city, KL has already seen the benefits of certain areas being gentrified, rebranded and repackaged into shiny new neighbourhoods with swanky names to match. This process, while increasing value of properties in said areas, has also displaced long standing communities and has by and large, been a cosmetic and commercial exercise. This year's World Class Sustanainabl...

Trying to price your property accurately can be a very opaque process that is akin to plucking numbers from the air sometimes...but it needn't be so. Armed with the Fair Value tool, theeedgeproperty.com aims to change that, whilst providing a comprehensive one-stop portal for all property investors.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vacation rentals have really taken off as a reasonably priced and authentic form of accommodation for holiday goers.  But what does it mean for the owners of such properties? With issues such as property damage, privacy, not to mention becoming a hospitable owner- there is a lot to consider for the would be vacation rental host. Nonetheless, its a lucrative form of side income and a great way...

Chris gives his legal advice on this month's query comes from Siva of Subang Jaya: "A friend of mine lives in an apartment in PJ for nearly 20 years now. Currently he and the rest of the residents are in a legal battle with the management. This is the reason why: -the manangement, after 20 years, now have decided to charge for parking -they said that there is nothing in black and white to show tha...

Commercial rental agreements are not regulated by the Housing Act but instead operates on the basis of or "let the buyer beware". Khairul shares his knowledge to ensure that you don't get caught out when entering into such an agreement.caveat emptor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With GST on everyone's mind and tax season just around the corner, it's always worthwhile to know ways you can minimize the amount of tax that you pay. From RPGT to stamp duty, find out how you can minimize paying tax on real estate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investing in a home should go beyond buying it and renovating it... With all the money poured into it, shouldn't you also insure it? We uncover the different types of insurance available to secure your home and some simple strategies that you should bear in mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Islamic financing becoming the norm, the progression into shariah compliant real estate seems to be a natural one. Philip Churchill of 90 North explains the guidelines behind being shariah compliant and why there is a growing demand for generally ethically sound investments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Tan from Chur Associates and our resident legal guru answers this month's query from  Azizul from Bukit Tunku: I live in Bukit Tunku in a condo. A new  condo that was built in my neighbourhood has recently taken to "privatising" what was a public road by installing boom gates. Only residents of those condos are allowed to pass through. This affects many residents here who use it as...

2015 is set to be a tough year for the property market on Malaysia but with it being the year of the Wood Goat would it make any difference? Master Kenny Hoo of Good Feng Shui shares his views and advice on how to make  the best of this year in property. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When asked the question of renting vs buying, the conservative and resounding answers is always, "Buy!". However, looking at the current climate, does it still make sense to stick to this perceived wisdom? Gerard Koh of Propertyguru goes through the options.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thinking of revamping your home? Chris Yap, president of MIID goes through some interior design trends for you to consider for your home this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.