August and September marks two important days for Malaysia – the commemoration of our Independence Day, better known as ‘Hari Merdeka’, and Malaysia Day, a celebration of the forming of Malaysia and her states. What better time than now to immerse in the best of the country’s unique offerings in the spirit of Malaysian living? […]

There are several factors why the Malaysian property market is among the most attractive in Southeast Asia (SEA). So much so that as the SEA property market warms up, local and international investors are paying attention to Malaysia and its capital city of Kuala Lumpur. ALSO READ: Property Investors Turn Attention To Malaysia But first let’s […]

One of the biggest attractions of city centre living is the dynamic lifestyle and convenience it brings. In fact, experts have said that city living can be more efficient and sustainable in many ways, allowing for better utilisation of infrastructure and, potentially, even lower energy consumption. ALSO READ: 5 Undeniable Reasons Why You’d Want To […]

Recently, the Singaporean government implemented a new round of surprise “cooling measures” in its housing market, including an eyebrow-raising 60% tax rate for foreign property investors and buyers. This marks a doubling of stamp duties in a market where the costs of purchasing a private property is now the highest in the Asia-Pacific region, overtaking […]

Branded residences have become a rising trend in the real estate industry, with many developers partnering luxury brands to create ultra-luxurious living spaces. Just between 2015 and 2020, Knight Frank reported a 72% increase in the number of branded residences, globally. ALSO READ: The New Luxury: Health and Wellness in Branded Residences In 2022, Dubai […]

As a luxury hotel brand steeped in history, Kempinski is well-known for its “old world” hospitality with a refreshingly contemporary flair. ALSO READ: Kempinski Hotel in KL – Blending Malaysian Heritage With European Flair While Swiss standard five-star service form the foundations of Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group, it is also the infusion of local […]

“Freehold property is always better than leasehold” when it comes to buying a property – does this still hold true, or has the answer changed in the last decade? ALSO READ: Malaysian Property Market: 5 Good Reason To Buy Right Now But first, what is a freehold property in the Malaysian context? According to Act […]

When it comes to interior design trends in 2023, it would seem the reverberations of the COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting effects have a strong resonance in how we envision our living space and homes. ALSO READ: Branded Residence by YOO8 – Interiors That Speak of Luxury The lockdowns and increase of time spent at […]

Experts have predicted that for the most part, Malaysian property outlook 2023 will be marked by uncertainty, with overall neutral to weak economic forecasts reported across the globe. ALSO READ: 5 Undeniable Reasons Why You’d Want To Live In A City Like Kuala Lumpur There’s a silver lining here in Asia, however, with some bright […]

The world’s largest residential brand YOO has led the way on the art of branded residences, driven by design flair and knowledge of the HNWI homeowner’s needs.  According to Savills Spotlight on Branded Residences 2022, there is continued resilience and strong growth in the branded sector of real estate, as the number of high-net-worth-individuals (HNWI) continue […]