Mr Azlan the Landlord, our resident green living expert tackles El Nino, the haze, water shortages and dengue season...and shows that there really isn't any excuse in not living the green way!

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Chris Tan answers your legal queries. This week, Chen from Subang asked the following:

"I am in the process of selling my home, after it's been on the market for six months and have found a buyer who's given a firm offer and signed the SPA. He's now done an inspection of the home though and has found a few issues w the finishing. As it's still covered by the warranty, I asked him to take it up with the developer himself. He refuses and says that the responsibility is mine. I disagree as the house has been transferred to him and is no longer in my name! Who's right here? I want to avoid going through the troublesome process of snagging, especially since I am not benefiting from it!"

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The annual Wealth Report of by Knight Frank shares the purchasing habits of Ultra High Net Worth individuals globally and attitudes towards the property market in this region. What does this spell for developers and other stakeholders of luxury properties here?

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Sive talks about the gargantuan task set upon the MIEA in registering and also training real estate negotiators, which number an estimated 20,000. He also speaks of the need to raise the credibility of the profession.

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It is the duty of developers to include detailed plans of the sold unit when selling homes to buyers. The question is: how detailed do they have to be and are developers complying with rules? And where do things like show units and marketing brochures stand when it comes representing the actual property and its surrounding areas? Chang Kim Loong of the House Buyers' Association sheds light on this.

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Kelvin answers the perennial conundrum that any seller faces: should one go exclusive, or not?

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It's the third time that Malaysia has been invited to showcase its design offerings at the architect world's most prestigious event, the Venice Architecture Biennale. Focusing on the theme of Sufficiency, Sarly and Ngiom pushes forward the boundaries for Malaysian design, without dipping into the traditional ethnic archives to create design for living that is fresh, original and of global standard.

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As many unfortunate Malaysians face the unpleasant scenario of foreclosure, many are also unaware of their rights in such a situation. A seemingly fair and frank equation (you owe bank money, you fail to pay, bank seizes property) is tipped off its balance as Dr Ernest Cheong demonstrates how the playing field is uneven. Lack of notice, no access to legal representation and even fraudulent bank officials all play a role in rendering an undesirable situation completely hopeless. Dr Cheong's work with Justice for Distressed Bank Borrowers hopes to change all of this.

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Klang Valley is host to numerous malls... some roaring successes, some no more than a blot on the landscape. What makes a mall work depends on more than the old adage of location, location, location. Darryl Yamamoto aka the "Mall Maestro" talks about creating excitement, anchors, customer flows and more in making a mall a retail and leisure haven.

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As many parts of Kl faces gentrification from developers with high-falutin' plans, what happens to squatters who have long claimed such areas as their homes for generations? Khairul Anuar Shaharuddin expands on their position in the eye of the law.

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