I offer independent property consultancy and coaching. Whether you are an investor seeking clarity on valuations, risks, and market opportunities, or a student eager to understand the realities of property consultancy, I can guide you with practical insights drawn from decades of experience.
I provide:
- One‑to‑one coaching for students and aspiring consultants
- Tailored consultancy advice for investors navigating property decisions
- Workshops and commissioned writing for organisations needing authoritative content
If you’d like to explore how I can support your journey, please get in touch. I’m happy to discuss your needs in a no‑obligation chat and provide a sample of my work.
— BLOG POST —
Office Building Valuation in Malaysia: Rentals, Service Charges, Sinking Funds
When I valued office buildings, I learned that numbers alone never told the full story. Rental streams, reversionary potential, and cap rates were shaped by lease clauses, voids, and the steady rise of new supply. Investors wanted more than headline…
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Gentrification and Property Values: Does It Always Lead to Higher Prices?
Does gentrification increase property values in Malaysia? We analyse global research, supply risks, limited growth and when neighbourhood upgrading truly drives capital appreciation.
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Foreclosure Consequences: Financial Loss and Emotional Stress
Discover the financial costs and emotional toll of foreclosure. Learn how it affects property owners and what steps can ease the burden
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Malaysia Court of Appeal Ruling: Differential Rates, Sinking Fund & MC Legal Fees
Malaysia’s Court of Appeal clarifies condo management rules on cash calls, sinking fund limits, differential rates, and MC legal fees indemnity.
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— REHDA TALK —
Best Practices in Strata Property Management
Last year, I wrote extensively about the issue of using different rates of maintenance charges during the Joint Management Body (JMB) period and the potential for abuse. My main point was that these rates should not be implemented without subcommittees….
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— ARTICLES POST —
Challenges Of Selling Properties During Covid-19 Pandemic
My StarProperty article published on 5th May 2020:/www.starproperty.my/news/challenges-of-selling-properties-during-covid-19-pandemic/117826 Commentary We have bought and sold properties through the decades and I can’t stress enough the importance of setting the right price. It sounds so simple, yet we can also easily get…
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Caught By The Dramatic Increase in Maintenance Charges before JMB Formed
My StarProperty article published on 30th March 2020: https://www.starproperty.my/news/caught-by-a-dramatic-increase-in-maintenance-charges-before-jmb-formed/117116 Commentary If you are told that the maintenance charge would be a rate that sounds too good to be true, it is likely that the developer is subsidizing the expenses for…
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Don’t Skip The Details Of Your Strata Development Before Making A Purchase Part 2
My StarProperty article published on 14th February 2020: https://www.starproperty.my/news/116741/don-t-skip-the-details-of-your-strata-development-before-making-a-purchase-part-2 Commentary Before committing to the purchase, look through the Sale and Purchase agreement thoroughly. Be clear about your liabilities and what you need to pay. If you feel uncomfortable with the…
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Don’t skip the details of your strata development before making a purchase Part 1
My StarProperty article published on 14th February 2020: https://www.starproperty.my/news/don-t-skip-the-details-of-your-strata-development-before-making-a-purchase-part-1/116723 Commentary Happy New Year 2020! This was my first article for the year. It was time to move on to other topics. There is small section which applies to the differential…
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A forced marriage within a stratified mixed development
My StarProperty article published on 18th November 2020: https://www.starproperty.my/news/a-forced-marriage-within-a-stratified-mixed-development/115878 Commentary This was my last article on the different rates issue and I wanted to tie up the loose ends and bring it to a close. The lady of the manor…
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Setting the record straight on different rates versus uniform rates in strata properties
My StarProperty article published on 31st October 2019: https://www.starproperty.my/news/setting-the-record-straight-on-different-versus-uniform-rates-in-strata-properties/115541 Commentary There is a first for everything: I earned the first badge of honour for getting rebutted. The rebuttal was focused on the decision of the Court of Appeal in ruling…
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