In 2018, the demand for residential air-conditioners produced in Malaysia soared to 914,000 units. That’s 1.73 new air-conditioners sold every minute! Imagine what it would be like in a hot and tropical climate if air-conditioners didn’t exist. You couldn’t work in comfort, and commuting to work would be a nightmare. Beyond just personal comfort, the […]
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Malaysians are generally a friendly bunch and, in some neighbourhoods, everyone is part of one big happy communal family. But not all neighbourhoods are pleasant places, with even less pleasant people living in them. Here are the seven worst neighbours you could have the misfortune of living next door to. 1. The complainer Returning home […]
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You earn, save part of your income, and then spend the rest. The difference between money-savvy people and the spendthrift is spending wisely. When you practice smart spending, your money stretches further. This translates to saving more money. When you recognise your spending follies, you start to save more money. Identify your bad spending habits […]
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So, you have put up the “For Sale” sign and listed your property online, but months later there are still no takers. What went wrong? A key point in selling a house is to be aware of the market conditions, and the property market in Malaysia remains sluggish due to the current economic headwinds. But […]
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Singapore home sales rose to the highest in more than two years in September on the back of low interest rates and government stimulus cushioning the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Unit sales jumped 5.6 per cent to 1,329 last month, the highest since July 2018, Urban Redevelopment Authority data released Thursday showed. The […]
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The current slow market is not an excuse to relax your guard and simply rent to any Tom, Dick and Harry. Here are 10 things to think about when choosing your potential tenant: 1. The don’t like at first sight type If you do not have a good feeling about the potential tenant during the […]
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Singapore expats are often envied for their generous pay packets but facing the prospect of salary cuts as the coronavirus batters businesses, some are tightening their belts and asking for lower rent. Clarence Foo, a real estate agent at APAC Realty Ltd. unit ERA, has come across seven such cases over the past month — […]
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With the movement control order still in full force, having a comfortable, conducive home where you can work, relax and play in has become central to your quality of life. If your home or room is far from satisfactory at the moment, or is one that doesn’t exude joy and positivity, here are some changes […]
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HONG KONG • On a recent Friday afternoon, dozens of people sat hunched over laptops at TheDesk’s six-story co-working space near Hong Kong’s Central business district, while others chatted over snacks at tables on the outdoor terrace – all of them ignoring government advice to work from home to stop the spread of the coronavirus. […]
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Although most interior-decorating businesses are closed, self-quarantine may be one of the best times to give some extra attention to your house. As the Covid-19 pandemic forces many of us to work from home, this transition may require you to maximise the space that you have in order to create an environment that you can […]
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