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    Gated & Guarded homes – trend or necessity?

    GROWING DEMAND: More than a decade since it began, Gated & Guarded (G&G) type of properties are growing in demand due to improved security, lifestyle changes and attractive returns on investment

    Legislative intervention needed

    STREAMLINE: Pretam argues for more comprehensive laws to govern gated and guarded community

    Trendy G&G concept catches on

    GLOBAL APPEAL: The G&G concept has long had its roots in countries and communities all over the world and has evolved to cater to modern needs

    RED Focus

    ASEAN outpaces the world by wide margin

    Despite a slight slowdown during Q1 2013 in some SEA markets, economies across the region anticipate growth for the remainder of the year

    RED Advisory

    To buy or not to buy MRTA?

    LIFE-SAVIOUR? Michael discusses the pros and cons of purchasing MRTA together with your housing loan

    RED NETWORKING

    ARCHIDEX is back!

    HOMEGROWN DYNAMISM: The 14th International Architecture, Interior Design & Building Exhibition, Malaysia is expected to attract building related professionals.

    RED INTERIOR

    Painting the town Red

    STREET ART FOR ALL: Internet celebrity, architect, artist and designer Hong Yi, better known as Red, has started an artwork expression all her own, ditching the paint brush and opting for everyday it...

    Property Q&A

    Ask the RED-expert: Please fax your questions to 03-2283 1700 or email to nstred@nstp.com.my

    Alice Chow

    Zach T@Mont‘ Kiara: I hear a lot of horror stories about buying overseas properties, e.g. overseas tenants suing the landlord for failure to repair damages, etc. Can investors of overseas properties ...

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    Michael Yeoh

    Wan Mohd Ramizu@Selangor: For a long time, I have had problems buying a house. This is due to my credit card debt which has prevented me from getting any bank loans. However, I am still continuing my...

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    Alice Chow

    Kenneth G.@Damansara: If I apply for a loan from an overseas bank to purchase an overseas property, how will the bank verify my income and other information? Will they check with Bank Negara or CTO...

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