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, as well as Chong Shu Ling from the real estate consultancy firm JLL (Malaysia), help us understand...

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 worse - have your extension forcefully demolished.Image Credit: ElasticComputeFarm...

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 Corporations of stratified properties. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for...

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 Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 property staging in Malaysia, a market that is still new to this concept. Image Credit:...

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/listener for privacy information.

High prices coupled with the uncertain economic landscape is making home ownership increasingly difficult, especially for the younger generation. Natasha Gideon, real estate negotiator with IQI Realty Sdn Bhd will be discussing obstacles affecting millennials in terms of home ownership and also sharing some tips and advice before committing to a property purchase.  Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PropertyGuru Malaysia country manager Sheldon Fernandez shares with us the findings of their latest Consumer Sentiment Study H1 2024 which polled over 1,000 respondents nationwide to gauge their thoughts on property-related issues. We also delve into the latest property transactions data released by the National Property Information Centre (NAPIC). Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A ride on the KL monorail will open your eyes to the number of abandoned projects in the city centre, including in the prime golden triangle area where shiny new modern, grade A buildings abound. Some of these projects have been abandoned since 1998, several of which are already several storeys tall. Hans Fernandez, is in charge of residential & commercial investments at Zerin Properties, and has been in the real estate business in KL for 30 years. He shares his experiences. Image...

On this week’s Property Show, Haji Ishak Ismail, the president of the Malaysian Institute of Property & Facility Managers (MIPFM), shares his insights on property management, advice for those intending to pursue a career in the industry as well as discussing legislations governing strata properties. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Property technology, or proptech, has changed the way the real estate industry operates and with the advancement of AI and adoption of Internet of Things and other technology, it is set to develop even further. Ivan Wong is the founder of proptech platform, Property Genie, and he shares with us insights into this industry as well as lessons he learned in the three attempes at setting up this company. Image credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JLL Malaysia's latest Greater Kuala Lumpur Property Market Monitor has revealed that subsectors like logistic warehouses, data centres and Grade A premium offices are expected to have the most positive growth this year. Its Chief Growth Officer Christophe Vicic also talks about how this also ties in with how AI and generative AI are amongst the top technologies to have the greatest impact on real estate over the next three years. Image credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for...

As the rabbit hops away, now it's time for the dragon to shine. What's in store for the property sector in this Year of the Wood Dragon? Master Kenny Hoo, Founder and Chief Researcher, Good Feng Shui Geomantic Research will be sharing his outlook and predictions on how to beter navigate the year ahead. Image credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Property Information Centre or NAPIC is the sole government body set up in 1999 to gather and collate data pertaining to the country's real estate sector so that various government agencies, property developers and other relevant stakeholders can plan better. Norhisham Shafie is the director of NAPIC and he shares the work this agency does. Image credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home renovations can be a daunting affair, especially for first-time homebuyers. On this episode of The Property Show, Kyle E, co-founder of design company POW Ideas will be sharing some tips and advice on how to be better prepared as you embark on your home renovation journey. Image credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Community participation in urban planning is key to creating modern and inclusive cities. Keith Kam speaks to Dr. Ungku Norani Sonet, Senior Lecturer, at the School of Architecture, Building and Design at Taylor’s University on fostering greater involvement from the public in all stages of the planning process. Image credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johor’s property market has seen a resurgence of interest despite ongoing economic uncertainties, with the High-Speed Rail (HSR) and Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on the horizon. Samuel Tan, Executive Director, KGV International Property Consultants (Johor) gives us his take on Johor's property sector. Image credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian property market overall has displayed some resilience throughout 2023 amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties. How will the sector continue to fare in 2024? Keith Kam speaks to Sulaiman Akhmady Mohd Saheh, Director of Research & Strategic Planning at Rahim & Co for his overview of the sector for 2023 and what to anticipate for the new year. Image credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year saw the Malaysian government table two federal budgets - one in February with the formation of a new government post-GE15 in November 2022, and a Budget 2024 proper in October. This wrap-up show also covers the expectations that 2023 held, as well as what we can look forward to as we head into the new year. Image credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have heard stories of landlords from hell. But in this case, it was the tenant who was the unpleasant one. Keith Kam speaks to a landlord who is sharing his bad experience with his tenant. Meanwhile, Chin Wai Lun talks to Chris Tan of Chur Associates, about how an act on tenancy agreement might provide some guidance about how rental contracts can be drafted for the benefit of all parties. Image credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There have been reports of how the USD100 billion Forest City project by one of China's largest property developer Country Garden has turned into a ghost town and have had the unenviable title of one of the world's biggest white elephants. However, we speak with Daniel Ho, the group managing director of the Group Managing Director of the international real estate technology group Juwai IQI, who tells us that there may be signs that things could be on the mend. Image credit: Bernama See...

The 2040 KL Structure Plan was launched in early November to be a guide for the development of the city over the next 20 years. The main focus of KLSP 2040 is to adopt a holistic, inclusive, equitable, livable and sustainable development approach. Nazhan Kamaruzuki, a research associate at Khazanah Research Institute will discuss this plan as KRI themselves are also planning to provide their input. Image credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney, Singapore, Vienna, Paris and Florence are just a few international cities that have imposed regulations on Airbnb and similar short term rental accommodations. Back home, Penang has prohibited all forms of STRAs in private residential properties, while Sabah is mulling something similar. Yap Zer Ken, co-founder of Plush Services, a company that manages Airbnb and similar short term rental spaces, and Sheldon Fernandez PropertyGuru's country manager for Malaysia, share their views on...