With GST on everyone's mind and tax season just around the corner, it's always worthwhile to know ways you can minimize the amount of tax that you pay. From RPGT to stamp duty, find out how you can minimize paying tax on real estate.

Investing in a home should go beyond buying it and renovating it... With all the money poured into it, shouldn't you also insure it? We uncover the different types of insurance available to secure your home and some simple strategies that you should bear in mind.

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With Islamic financing becoming the norm, the progression into shariah compliant real estate seems to be a natural one. Philip Churchill of 90 North explains the guidelines behind being shariah compliant and why there is a growing demand for generally ethically sound investments.

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Chris Tan from Chur Associates and our resident legal guru answers this month's query from Azizul from Bukit Tunku:
I live in Bukit Tunku in a condo. A new  condo that was built in my neighbourhood has recently taken to "privatising" what was a public road by installing boom gates. Only residents of those condos are allowed to pass through. This affects many residents here who use it as a through road. Isn't this illegal? What remedy do other residents in this area have?

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2015 is set to be a tough year for the property market on Malaysia but with it being the year of the Wood Goat would it make any difference? Master Kenny Hoo of Good Feng Shui shares his views and advice on how to make  the best of this year in property.

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Thinking of revamping your home? Chris Yap, president of MIID goes through some interior design trends for you to consider for your home this year.

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When asked the question of renting vs buying, the conservative and resounding answers is always, "Buy!". However, looking at the current climate, does it still make sense to stick to this perceived wisdom? Gerard Koh of Propertyguru goes through the options. 

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 Chris Tan from Chur Associates and our resident legal guru answer's this month's query from Hanim of Ampang:

I have a condo unit in Ampang that's situated on leasehold land. It has 78 years left on the lease and I was wondering if I can have the lease renewed to 99 to increase the value ( I may sell it in near future). Is this possible and do I need to get agreement of other owners?

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The government has been introducing cooling measures for the property market for the past colour of years to curb speculative transactions and control prices. Jared Lim of Loanstreet.com.my gives his low down at how effective this measures have been in this market update.

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We speak to lawyer and author Khairul Anuar about the crucial questions soon-to-be homeowners should be asking their lawyers, everything from selecting the right loan to tips for repayment.

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