On a path to sharing useful information in a cohesive and easy to understand manner. If there is a topic that you would like to me to cover, let me know. Cheers.
— BLOG POST —
The Financial and Mental Trauma of Foreclosure
Imagine facing serious illness or prolonged unemployment, leaving you unable to pay your mortgage. Suddenly, your property is at risk of foreclosure, and an impending auction becomes a traumatic possibility. My hope is that my family members and I will…
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Court of Appeal Ruling: Cash Calls, Sinking Fund Beyond 10%, Differential rates and MC legal fees indemnity
The Court of Appeal’s decision in Yong Kein Sin & Anor v Perbadanan Pengurusan Springtide Residences and other appeals is said to be a landmark in Malaysian strata law. It examines vital questions about the powers of management corporations (MCs)…
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The Haunting Failure of a Mega Project: When Ambition Resulted in Receivership
I sat across from the lady in red. The food was exquisite, the drinks sparkled and the showroom was luxurious. I believed the dream would come true. But years later, the towers stand unfinished — a haunting reminder of ambition…
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Why common areas and financial health should matter in a valuation
When a bank orders a valuation of a condominium unit for financing purposes, the inspection often focuses heavily on the unit itself (its condition, size, view, layout, age, finishes) and on comparable recent transactions in the same development. But in…
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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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