EDITOR ’ S NOTE
So , the numbers have been increasing again :( Just when we thought that life was beginning to see a glimpse of normality , it all took a U-turn just very recently . Having said that , we at Property360Digest would like to ask all our readers to stay safe at all times , try your best to avoid crowded places and social gatherings , wear a mask at all times that you are out in public and keep your hands sanitized as frequent as you can . Your health is at our utmost interest .
Let ’ s all take a moment to pray for the souls that have been lost to this pandemic that has swept the entire globe off our feet . We also pray that everyone who has been plagued with Covid-19 a speedy recovery and we would also like to extend our gratitude to all FRONTLINERS who have risked their lives to help others and sacrificed their time away from their families to ensure those effected with the disease return to their families soonest . You are our true nation heroes !
Since we are not encouraged to be out and about , why don ’ t we take this opportunity to read the many interesting articles we have pieced together for you in this issue of Property360Digest e-magazine – Issue # 6 .
On the cover of this issue is a man that needs very little introduction . The man behind the National House Buyers Association ( HBA ), Datuk Chang Kim Loong . We had been given the privilege to share an article by him as our article of the month ( Cover Story ) on the truth behind ‘ Booking Fees ’. Home buyers should be very much familiar with this term being thrown at them every time they visit a show unit or a property booth at an expo . “ Only RM1,000 Booking Fees ”, “ Booking Fee at only RM500 for today ”, “ Zero Booking Fee ”, etc , etc . Is this actually legal ? Read Chang ’ s views to find out more .
Pay attention to Page 2 and 3 of this issue as we are unveiling an event that will soon take the Property Industry by storm . The Malaysian Property Expert Choice Awards ( MyPECA ) will be inaugurated this year . It is a virtual award ceremony unlike others as this ceremony lasts four months ( one whole Quarter of the year ) and will showcase only the Best of the Best from the Property Industry , as winners will be chosen by the public .
We are very excited about this new addition to our family at Emjay Communications .
Also featured in this issue is the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents ( MIEA )’ s concern about PROPOERTY SCAMMERS . It is best that you learn from the authority on how to gauge a genuine entity from a dubious one . MIEA President Boon Ping shares his views on this matter .
For the First-Time-Home-Buyer , I have personally knitted a commentary in this issue ’ s TALKING POINTS to give you a different slant on home purchase . Don ’ t jump the gun unless you are really ready to take action .
We have also penned down some excellent property reviews for your investment consideration , both locally and abroad . To add icing to the cake , we have a SPOTLIGHT exclusive on CYBERJAYA ’ S NEW MASTERPLAN that is driving growth for the Global Tech Hub .
This issue is a must read for property buyers , investors , industry players , holiday seekers and basically anybody who is keen on some excellent articles . So , enjoy the read . Stay tuned for Issue # 7 .
- STAY SAFE With Regards ,
Gunaprasath Bupalan
PROPERTY360DIGEST E-MAGAZINE ISSUE # 6