How to Avoid Overpaying for Furnishing and Renovation?
Ryan Pasupathy
In the Malaysian furnishing market, it’s very common to see overpriced and under-qualified suppliers pouncing on inexperienced property buyers, charging upwards of 50% more than fair value – it brings the question to mind, “How to Avoid Overpaying for Furnishing and Renovation?” With an increasing …
Is Airbnb Legal in Malaysia?
If you’re a property investor, you would have come across advertisements or agents telling you that you can easily earn 8% to 12% per annum off your property through Airbnb. But are you committing a crime? Is Airbnb legal in Malaysia? Short-term rental platforms like …
Airbnb in Malaysia: From A Property Investors Point of View
There has been a lot of attention on Airbnb in Malaysia these last couple of years and the spotlight has led to many investors curious of the legality and effectiveness of the platform, let’s look at Airbnb in Malaysia: From A Property Investors Point of …
What is the Best Area for Property Investment in Malaysia for 2018?
As news of the market softness and oversupply conditions (coupled with the recent interest rake hike) continue to loom over the Malaysian property market, investors are wondering what is the best area for property investment in Malaysia for 2018? I can’t speak for the whole …
What Does an Interest Rate Hike Mean for Property Investors?
So, what does an interest rate hike mean for property investors in Malaysia? The recent increase in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by Bank Negara of 25 basis points has caused a flurry amidst new property investors wondering what exactly this means for them. Basically, …
The Attractive Property Package Trap
In times like these with developments shooting up everywhere you look, a lot of investors in Malaysia tend to fall victim to the Attractive Property Package Trap. What exactly is this you might ask? It’s those sweet, sweet deals that the developers offer you on …
Can I Afford an Investment Property?
With all the buzz around upcoming developments, you might be asking yourself, “Can I afford an investment property in Malaysia?” Chances are, you are more than capable but you just haven’t realised it yet. The other day, I was talking to a dear friend of …
Buying Furnished Property vs Buying Unfurnished Property
Are you making comparisons between buying furnished property vs buying unfurnished property in Malaysia? It’s something that you’ll have to decide on if you’re looking at buying a new piece of property. Many developers will often offer you units that are unfurnished, partially furnished or …
What Do You Need to Consider When Applying for Your Home Loan?
What do you need to consider when applying for your home loan? It’s a question that everyone thinking about entering the property market will have to think about. And being the investor confidante’s that we are, we’ve decided to help clear the air for you …
Short-Term Rentals vs Long-Term Rentals
Which of these is better – Short-term rentals vs long-term rentals? This is a question that most property investors in Malaysia will eventually come to, when deciding how to best cope with their property loan repayments. Both ways have their own merits; short-term rentals may …
