The Property Show

We've heard from the developers and the property managers regarding the Strata Bill 2012. It is now time to hear from the buyers on the Strata Bill 2012 and how it would affect the man on the street.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Together with lawyer Chris Tan of Chur Associates, we discuss the lack of specific legislation that governs the relationship between the landlord and tenant. On top of that, Chris also shares solutions on how to deal with difficult tenants or landlords. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to the silent purveyors of the property industry, the quantity surveyors. Two top QS in Malaysia discuss with us the challenges surrounding the profession and how they can “futureproof” it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dato' Teo Chiang Kok of Bandar Utama fame along with surveyor Ernest Cheong give their takes on the recently amended Strata Titles Bill from the developers' point of view. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to CEO of iProperty, Shaun Di Gregorio about the recent survey that was done by iProperty about the current property market. To download a copy of the findings, head over here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surveyor Ishak Ismail, President of the Malaysian Institute of Professional Property Managers, discusses the recently amended Strata Title Bill and what it conveys for property managers in Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition, we speak to Ronnie Chong, president of the newly formed Malaysian Institute of Interior Design, an association that brings together over 600 interior designers in Malaysia. He discusses the evolution of the interior design industry in Malaysia, as well as creating space with interior design. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and former Petaling Jaya City Council Councillor, Mak Khuin Weng, discusses the origins of leasehold and freehold titles in Petaling Jaya. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Affordability is relative. Gavin Tee of Swhengtee Real Estate Investment Club discusses with us that the house prices in Malaysia are actually cheap when compared to houses in the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Datuk Seri Michael Yam, president of REHDA, speaks to us on what to anticipate in the real estate industry for Budget 2013 which will be revealed today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gerard Kho, CEO of Reapfield & co-author of THRUST, shares behind the scenes experiences on what it takes to be a good real estate agent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Security concerns have now moved to the forefront of many property owners. Phillip St. Pere from Stratel tells us what we can do to safeguard our homes and retail outlets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Land in the Klang Valley is getting more scarce. These days, we only see pieces of land owned by the government or GLC that are being sold. Vignesh Naidu, CEO of F3 Capital, shares his experience in private-public partnerships in unlocking GLC Land to develop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why does a property need to be valued and what happens during the valuation of property. Often, there is a discrepancy between the price and the value of a property. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking at and learning from big investment companies how they strategize and execute so that they maximise their rental yields and capital gains from their real estate investments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Building a sustainable village in the heart of a tropical forest that will provide for all of the energy needs of its inhabitants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hidden costs, shoddy projects and abandoned properties. Not all developers are created equal. And neither is the buying experience. Robert Tan details some of the potential traps and instructs what you need to know and do to prevent holes in your pockets or castles in the sky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No money, no worry. Faizul Ridzuan creatively accumulates his capital to launch himself on the property ladder. Once on the first rung, the rest of the steps up are relatively easy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting online information from property community forums to invest more wisely offline and on-site. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Escalating house prices and stagnant salaries could mean no homeownership and permanent renting. HBA proposed remedies to the housing crisis to prevent a generation that can’t afford to own the roofs over their heads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rise of shoebox apartments in the Klang Valley and what investment opportunities the afford. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14-year-old Willow Tufano is a testament that you're never too young to be a property investor.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Father says he doesn't always know what's best, but he's ready to provide the necessary support. Including financial.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Going to school and collecting rent: the university student-landlord who smarts his way into property ownership. Property valued at RM115,000, he got it for RM80,000. He's on his RM400,000 property.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia My Second Home creates a demand on high end homes. Two Britons tell what aspects are important to them.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.