It’s a good idea to have a gift in hand when you visit a friend’s new home. Whether you’re inclined toward traditional gifts or something unique and very personal, welcome your friends or neighbors to their new home with a gift that’s practical, useful, and a memory-maker. One nice thing about housewarming gifts is that they don’t […]
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Many homes have air-conditioning (AC) units, which is a blessing given Malaysia’s hot, humid weather. While it is a luxury, many people are guilty of misusing or neglecting their AC. Here are four bad habits to avoid if you don’t wish to have to install a new AC unit. 1. Neglecting your filters A dirty […]
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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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The season to spring clean is here! When cleaning your home, you typically clean the obvious spots such as the floor, windows, shelves and bathroom walls. However, here are nine areas that you may tend to overlook: 1. Doorknobs and handles For something that you touch so frequently, the doorknobs and handles in your home […]
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For young couples, apart from starting a family, owning a home is also a top priority. But, might renting not be a better option? For the purposes of this article, owning a property would be until retirement and it is not for investment purposes. The lifetime is split into three stages – the initial years, […]
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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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Buying a new home is a huge milestone, whether it is to live in or as an investment. Those who are using an agent need to know how to choose the right one. It is true that, as many in sales-related services, property agents have a somewhat dubious reputation. But this is generally undeserved and […]
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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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