The Property Show

The first quarter of 2025 was an eventful period for the world, much of which was defined by the start of the second Donald Trump presidency in January. Siva Shanker, the CEO of Real Estate Agency of Rahim & Co International takes us through his observations of 2024, the first quarter of 2025 and how the rest of this year might shape up. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listen...

Many Malaysians choose to own leasehold properties due to their lower prices, but they may experience more anxiety as they near the end of the lease term. Natalie Tan will be speaking with Yeoh Tung Seng, Partner at Yeoh & Joanne, to understand the rights of leasehold property owners, from exploring the options they have when their lease expires to discussing the concept of private lease schem...

If you're a first-time homebuyer, you've probably at some point felt overwhelmed by the long list of costs involved in acquiring a property. Producer Natalie Tan will be speaking with Muhazrol Muhamad, Vice President of IQI Realty, who is also a registered estate agent, to break down the main costs one has to fork out when buying a house. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener...

Recently, we’ve seen many pickleball venues pop up across the Klang Valley. The sport has also become a favorite weekend activity for many Malaysians, prompting us to wonder whether this is just a passing interest or if it could be a good property investment. Producer Natalie Tan will be speaking with Mark Choo, Founder of Pickle Social Club, to gain more insights into this relatively new sports s...

The latest Global Wealth Report from property consultant Knight Frank shows the number of high-net-worth individuals in Malaysia on the rise, aligning with a global trend of increasing wealth accumulation. Keith Ooi, Knight Frank Malaysia's group managing director, helps us dissect what is in the report and shares his insights into what to expect. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/...

The government’s proposed Urban Renewal Act (URA), which is expected to be tabled later this year, has sparked widespread debate recently. To help us understand the essence of the URA, Natalie Tan will be speaking with Nischal Ranjinath Muniandy, Senior Executive of Research at the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS). Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for...

As more people live in strata properties, disputes with joint management bodies or management committees are bound to occur. In this two-part episode, we’ll hear from BFM listener John, who shares his struggles with his condo’s management and get advice from Alliff Benjamin Suhaimi, partner at Thomas Philip. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soma Sundram has been in the real estate world since 1987, with his illustrious experience including becoming the first CEO of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents and onto becoming its president as well as its chief trainer. On this show, Soma shares his wealth of knowledge for aspiring real estate agents and anyone keen to pursue a career in this field. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omn...

In conjunction with Chap Goh Mei, or Chinese Valentine's Day, and Feb 14th, actual Valentine's Day, the Property Show takes a look at how couples in love can plan to make that huge financial commitment together. Linnet Lee the Director at Resolute Planning, and the former CEO of the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia, shares her insights and also explores what to do if things go ...

In early January 2025, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, our Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, announced that the government is considering proposals to implement a full ban on asbestos. To delve deeper into the extent of asbestos use in Malaysia’s construction industry, as well as explore safer and more sustainable alternatives, we’ll be speaking with Dr. Keith Tan, Associate Pro...

We’ll speak with Master Kenny Hoo, Founder and Chief Researcher of Good Feng Shui Group, about real estate predictions for the Year of the Snake. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JLL Malaysia’s Jamie Tan and Christophe Vicic join us to discuss key trends in the property sector for 2024 and 2025. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What was Malaysia's property sector like in 2024, what sectors outperformed? Kashif Ansari, the group CEO of the global real estate and proptech firm, Juwai IQI, discusses what the 2024 real estate sector was like and what we can expect for 2025. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year saw sustainability take center stage across all property projects in Malaysia, from installing solar panels to make homes more environmentally friendly to assessing the climate resilience of communities across the country. This wrap-up show delves into the different aspects of sustainability in property development and urban planning. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/lis...

NGOs and reports have warned that the homelessness crisis in Kuala Lumpur has worsened over the years. The rising cost of living and lack of access to affordable housing have pushed thousands of people onto the city's streets. In this two-part series, Natalie Tan will speak with CK Chew, Chairman of Pertubuhan Kebajikan Seri Utama, about the organisation’s efforts to support the homeless in the Kl...

As Malaysia rapidly becomes an ageing population senior care centres that provide everything from assisted living services, post-surgery care as well as rehabilitation services especially tailored for the elderly are becoming increasingly in demand. Anna Chew, the CEO of ReU Living, an eldercare and healthcare service centre in KL, talks about how she and her team repurposed a section of an all-su...

Every so often, we see reports of homeowners complaining of defects after collecting the keys to their new home. These defects range from minor fixes to major structural repairs. As for the final product, there have also been complaints of units that look nothing like what they saw in sales showrooms. So, what legal recourse is there for a buyer caught in such situations. Natalie Tan will be speak...

As Malaysia becomes more and more urbanised, stratified or strata properties are becoming increasingly commonplace, and with this progress, comes the need to ensure a harmonious way of living within such shared spaces. Lawyer, Raymond Mah, the managing partner of MahWengKwai & Associates, talk to us about what the Strata Management Act 2013 entails and tackles a listener's query as well. Image...

In this day and age, when everything we need is online, some may question whether we actually need a property agent to buy a house. We will be speaking with Tan Kian Aun, President of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents, about the relevance of property agents, their responsibilities in today’s house-buying process, and how their roles have evolved over time. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Over the last 167 years, since Kuala Lumpur was founded by a group of tin miners, this muddy confluence has grown into a city of modern skyscrapers, many of which are at least 60 years' old. This means many need to undergo refurbishment, upgrading and modernising. Ar Dato Zulkhairi Md Zain, a director at Multi-Spex Architects and a council member at Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) and Teoh Tze P...

Goal 11 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) states that cities and human settlements should be made inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said in September that our country excels beyond the global average in achieving the UN’s SDGs. So how is Malaysia progressing on SDG 11? For some thoughts, Natalie Tan will be speaking with...

Budget 2025 turned out to be Malaysia’s largest ever budget at RM421 billion and was focused on revitalising the economy, catalysing transformative change and improving the overall well-being of the people. Sulaiman Akhmady Saheh from property consultants Rahim & Co International helps us unpack what was unveiled and while there weren't many specifics incentives for the real estate sector, som...

The Malaysia My Second Home Programme has undergone several changes since its introduction in 2002, the latest of which is making it a condition that successful applicants must also purchase a residential property of a certain minimum value. Anthony Liew, president of the MM2H Consultants’ Association shares his insights into this industry for an idea of its demand and challenges faced by applican...

Malaysia is ranked top 3 amongst Asian countries for outbound cross-border property investment in the UK, where some factors supporting this trend continue to be significant including our colonial history and the fact that many seeking overseas education tend to look at Britain. Virata Gamany, the Executive Director of CSI Prop International Properties, a property consultant specialised in UK prop...

Now that the third quarter of 2024 has ended, it is time to take stock of the performance of Malaysia's property sector and to look forward to what the remaining three months of the year has in store. Siva Shanker, CEO of Estate Agency at property consultants, Rahim & Co International, shares his insights as the ringgit stages a rally, the interest rate outlook loos more dovish and with Budget...