Author Archives: taniherng

In this episode, we will answer an email from Robin regarding defect check before getting vacant possession for his unit. The first response is NO. It would not be possible for developers to entertain all request to check for defects first before they proceed with the other furnishings. It would just be do too muchContinue reading “CAN I DO DEFECT CHECK BEFORE VACANT POSSESSION?”

“Sean, project xxx can buy? What about the location? What about the price? Can you accompany me this weekend to the sales gallery?” It was around 2 years ago where I had the courage to start a simple video with the intention of showing my friends what to look out for when you’re checking outContinue reading “MY ROLE MODELS”

Q: “What’s my take for properties that fetch negative cash flow? For eg, an apartment with a monthly installment of RM 2500 but a monthly rental of RM 1800.” As the current price of property continue to remain high in Klang Valley, most of the investors are complaining that it’s almost impossible to find positiveContinue reading “5 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR PROPERTY CASHFLOW”

One of the major cost for property investment would be taxes. And to allow young investors to tabulate the risk accurately, I’ve list out 5 different taxes that we need to pay attention during our investment journey. Real Property Gain Tax (RPGT) First would be the tax that is imposed on gains we get fromContinue reading “5 TAXES TO PAY IN PROPERTY INVESTMENT”

In this episode, I’ve address a question regarding a Singaporean audience trying to invest in JB. But her concerns was the stagnant property prices of highrise due to the overwhelming supply into the market. I’ve basically divided the answer into several parts: RISK APPETITE & INVESTMENT BEHAVIOUR Basically there are 2 investment MODES in property:Continue reading “Investing in Johor Bahru VS Klang Valley”

I’ve just refurbished my Puchong apartment after renting it out for 5 years and this is a documentation of the transformation process. I would also use this to leverage on this opportunity to demonstrate the amount of work required for your property. Treating property investment as a business would be the key, where the unitsContinue reading “PUCHONG APARTMENT MAKEOVER”

We are now witnessing the start of mixed developments being erected as they are starting to move from pure residences and commercials. It’s just so exciting to see and compare developments between peninsular and east Malaysia. However, there are several points that I wish could’ve changed as they didn’t work here. For eg: Dual frontageContinue reading “PROPERTY REVIEW #087 | DELOFT, KUCHING”

KL Gateway is a Transit Oriented Development located in a superb location in term of connectivity and accessibility. Besides located in the intersection between NPE, Federal Highway, Kerinchi, Sprint and etc, residents can enjoy a covered walkway to the LRT station. Key buildings around would be University Malaya, Pullman Hotel, MidValley Megamall, KL Ecocity corporateContinue reading “PROPERTY REVIEW #084 | KL GATEWAY, BANGSAR SOUTH”

There’s a new landed typology in town!! After so many years of building landed terrace houses in similar ways, finally there’s a player that courageous enough to step up the game. ErgoHomes, best described as an evolution from courtyard villa that matches the need of current millennials. Most of us have no idea or useContinue reading “PROPERTY REVIEW #081 | ERGOHOMES, ECO FOREST”

Known to be the tallest building in the Southern part of Klang Valley, Sfera Residency is located in Puchong South, sandwiched in between Sri Kembangan and Puchong. The connectivity to the future MRT station and the highway network is the most attractive feature of the location. Besides, it would be really convenient to stay andContinue reading “PROPERTY REVIEW #079 | SFERA RESIDENCY, PUCHONG SOUTH”