The Property Show

Architects are responsible for the overall design and looks of houses, buildings, and other structures. They must ensure that the final product is both attractive and functional. Edric Choo, a Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia council member and the founder of O2 Design Atelier CHOO Poo Liang Architect, shares his experience in getting to where he is today, hoping to inspire the next generation. Image C...

Residents' associations have become an important facet of life as we live in communities in which we want to have more say in issues like safety, security as well as sustainability. KLRA+SD's chairperson, Tan Booi Charn, and one of its exco members, Sam Lau, share their experience in setting up an RA as well as their role in ensuring the sustainability of developments in Kuala Lumpur. Image Credit...

Malaysia has a home ownership rate of 72.5%. Compare this with the US, the UK and Australia which have a rate ranging between 66% and 68%. Dr Suraya Ismail, the director of research at Khazanah Research Institute, delves into this issue along with insights contained in its lates report, "The Financialization of our Lives: Values and Trade-Offs", as well as why a build-then-sell concept for new hou...

The Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents, and Property Managers (BOVAEP), Malaysia’s regulatory body for the real estate sector, periodically warns the public to be aware of scams ranging from unregistered estate agents to people impersonating registered agents. Tan Kian Aun, the president of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents and a former board member of BOVAEP shares his experiences...

The Housing & Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming plans to table the Urban Renewal Act in Parliament next year with the aim to restore the vibrancy and attractiveness of old areas, provide affordable living spaces, enhance public facilities and revitalise architecture. Adriana Abu, the legal advisor at the National House Buyers' Association, shares her thoughts on how this new piece of legi...

If you feel you have a good eye for designs and a talent to be able to create beautiful and functional indoor spaces by drawing on architectural training, you might want to consider a career in interior design. Ooi Boon Seong, president of the Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers shares some insights into how to embark on that career path. Image Credit: shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/lis...

Sustainability is increasingly becoming a buzzword as awareness about how our climate is changing grows along with the increasing cost of utility bills. PropertyGuru says the real estate sector is responsible for about 40% of global CO2 emissions, and it has a significant role to play in climate action. Kenneth Soh, Country Manager - Malaysia for PropertyGuru and iProperty, shares the company's in...

There has been an increasing number of cases where homeowners hoping to renovate their properties end up getting scammed because they had fallen for the allure of pretty online advertisements. Teresa Kok, the MP for Seputeh, recounts some of these complaints from amongst her constituents, while Ooi Boon Seong, the president of the Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers, shares some tips on how...

The Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents is 50 years' old this year and has a new president at its helm. Tan Kian Aun talks to us about MIEA's history, its achievements and the challenges its members and indeed, the real estate agency sector faces in this age of technology. Image Credit: Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents Facebook page See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you are a school leaver or just simply thinking of a change in career at whatever stage in your life, becoming a real estate agent or a real estate negotiator might be a career path worth considering, if you have the right stuff. Chan Ai Cheng, the former president of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents, as well as the principal at SKB Real Estate, and also consulting for Reapfield Propert...

Malaysia's international green building benchmark, the Green Building Index, is 15 years' old this year and was the brainchild of Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia and the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia. Dr Tan Loke Mun, a former president of the Malaysian Institute of Architects, played an important role in introducing the GBI, and he joins us to talk about its genesis, its evolution and...

A termite infestation in your home is one of the worst things to happen and every home is at risk of it because these tiny insects, can find food wherever there is wood or wood-based products - think discarded cardboard boxes, old books, even banknotes. To understand these creatures better and what we can do to address this problem we speak to entomologist Lim Say Piau and Regine Lim, the presiden...

Global professional services company Turner & Townsend recently released its report on Malaysia's construction sector. It projects this country's construction tender prices to grow by 3% this year, compared to 2023. Leo Leow, Turner & Townsend's Malaysia director, helps us dissect what this means. Image Credit: freestockcenter / Freepik.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Buying your first home is simultaneously exciting and intimidating because this is very likely going to be the biggest purchase you will ever make, with very real tangible commitments that will last you your whole lifetime. Linnet Lee, the Director at Resolute Planning, and the former CEO of the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia, shares her advice along with some very beneficial personal...

According to a report by the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, hotels need to reduce their absolute carbon emissions by 66% by 2030, and 90% by 2050 to ensure industry growth doesn’t lead to higher emissions. How are large hotel players like Club Med making their buildings and property operations green? We find out from Rachael Harding, CEO for East and South Asia & Pacific and Gregory L...

Many homeowners today are considering opting for a rooftop solar energy generating system as a way to reduce their electricity bill. And with so many options to choose from plus the fact that there are incentives from the government to encourage renewable energy use, how do we navigate this. Davis Chong, the president of the Malaysian Photovoltaic Industry Association shares his tips from a servic...

Real estate technology company Juwai-IQI recently released their first quarter residential sales market report for Malaysia, which compiles data of actual transactions. Its group CEO and co-founder Kashif Ansari helps us dissect the information derived from the reports findings and the expectation for what the rest of 2024 might bring for Malaysia's real estate market. Image Credit: Shutterstock.c...

A recent study has revealed that the UK is currently the number one destination for Malaysians buying property abroad and this has been increasing by 68% year-on-year to £1 billion\. It is also one of the top 10 countries for Malaysian investment out of more than 150 countries. Simon Capp, the Head of Residential Sales at British Land, one of the leading property development companies in the UK, a...

When it comes to doing renovations to your home, be it extending your kitchen or adding a room or even putting in a skylight, there are several procedures to go through to ensure compliance to state-building by-laws. Ar Edric Choo, a council member of Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia, helps us navigate this world with some tips to ensure you do everything right and don't end up having to pay a fine or...

Today, many of us live in stratified homes like apartments and condominiums, where adherence to house rules ensure a comfortable communal living for all residents. Derek Fernandez, a former PJ councillor and an expert on local government issues helps us clarify on where the rules of local authorities like DBKL and MBPJ take precedence over those set by Joint Management Bodies or Management Corpora...

Global real estate consultancy Knight Frank’s latest flagship research, the Wealth Report 2024, shows that the luxury residential markets proved resilient in 2023, with 80% of the 100 markets it tracks recorded either flat or positive annual price growth. Interestingly, luxury prices gained some 3% in 2023. Keith Ooi, group managing director of Knight Frank Malaysia provides us some colour. Image...

Giving a piece of property a makeover, is crucial towards achieving that all-important first impression effect, and even has the potential to enhance its value, whether you are looking to sell or rent. The programme this week speaks to MK Chen, Head of Property Solution at Amax Real Estate as well as Leong Yin Peng who runs Yin Homes under Reapfield Properties, two people who have been doing prope...

Around 40 thousand voters will head to the polls on the 11th of May for the by-election of Kuala Kubu Baru. How will each political coalition strategise their campaign and candidate choice ? Dr Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser, Pacific Research Centre helps us answer that question and if the outcome is status quo. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest industry survey from the Real Estate & Housing Developers' Association Malaysia shows that its members are optimistic of a better property market going into 2024, now that the first quarter has wrapped up. REHDA president Datuk NK Tong also shares with us his views on the year that has gone by and the challenges the local property market can expect. Image Credit: Shutterstock See om...

The Real Estate & Housing Developers' Association Malaysia's members continue to be optimistic about the local property market this year, although concerns remain over rising input costs and changing trends. The Property Show this week speaks to Shahid Saleem, the Group Chief Financial Officer at Juwai-IQI Global for his insights into what's to come as we wrap up Q1 of 2024. See omnystudio.com...