About Vincent Yim

Budget 2013 – RPGT Raised By 5%

Malaysia Real Property Gain Tax Table 2013

In a bid to curb speculation in the real property market, following the recent Budget 2013, the government proposed the real property gain tax (RPGT) be increased to 15% from the current 10% on all properties sold before two years from the date of purchase and to 10% from 5% for properties sold between the third and fifth year. The new rates are … [Read more...]

8 Mistakes Sellers Make When Choosing a Real Estate Agent

Real Estate Deal Done

Selling a home is a simple enough process. Yet, novice and sometimes even veteran sellers; lose out on money owing to rash emotional decisions or impulsive oversights. To avoid such errors, it’s prudent to hire a real estate agent with enough field knowledge to be able to market and sell your house seamlessly. “I’ll hire the agent with the … [Read more...]

Reason Why You Should Never Set a High Property Sale Price

House Price Indication

The current scenario in the estate market is a very precarious one. There is cut-throat competition amongst the myriad house sellers while the buyers are fewer. Hence, the importance of right affixation of sale price cannot be undermined. However, this is an intriguing issue and a number of prospective property sellers (especially the first-timers) … [Read more...]

Denai Alam e.Boulevard 2 & 3 Storey Shop-Offices (Phase 1) Sold Out!

Denai Alam e.Boulevard Shop Artist Impression

Oppotunity knock! Owner urgently looking for a buyer for this strategically located 3 storey corner shop with lettable space of approx. 7,900sf and the asking price only RM3.30Million. Please contact me @ 6019-3320 367 for more information. Sime Darby Property Bhd today officially launched its phase 1 e.Boulevard commercial shop-offices project … [Read more...]

Will Changing Jobs Affect Our Mortgage Application?

Time To Decide

While changing jobs hardly any of us give due consideration to how changing jobs can affect on buying a home. Although a large majority may remain unaffected by changing jobs in this respect, some will feel the pinch as their home loan applications may not qualify due to changing jobs. Amongst salaried employees, if you do not earn additional … [Read more...]

What Happens When Purchase Price Higher Than Appraised Value?

Home Appraisal

With the fact that the properties prices in Malaysia have gone up for the last few year, I foresee the property price for medium range housing below RM1.0 Million is still performing good this year due to shortage of supply, this sound good sign to home sellers, but for house buyers do not have large cash reserves may face biggest challenge on … [Read more...]

5 Tips on the Best Way to Clean Wood Floors

Wooden Floor Cleaning Machine

Here are top 5 tips on the best way to clean wood floors :- 1. The most convenient as well as efficient cleaning method for hardwood floors includes dust removal using vacuum cleaner and damp mopping. It usually works for your daily maintenance purposes and in cases where you need to remove spillage and stains which are not too stubborn. Make … [Read more...]

How to Negotiate for a Best Property Price

Buy and Sell House

When home buyer find the house that they want to buy, it is very common that they try and get the home seller to reduce the house selling price. This is something that the seller expects. There are things that you can do to help you negotiate the best deal for the dream home you wish to own. Follow these 4 simple tips to get your ideal home at … [Read more...]

Creative Modern Bedroom Interior Design Tips

Modern Master Bedroom Interior Design Pictures

If you are pondering decorating a bedroom, there are many important factors you need to take account of before you begin. To finish up with a bedroom you like the look of, ensure you take some time to get it right. In this post you'll find out the most important steps to do prior to beginning decorating your bedroom, as well as some useful … [Read more...]

How to Design a Small Landscape Garden

Garden Design with Stone Yard Design

If you ever moved into a new home with the outdoor area overgrown with weeds you'll know that landscaping design ideas aren't always easy to come up with, especially not when you need them in a hurry! Because most of us have to manage with a small plot of land, it's important we use our landscaping design ideas in the best possible way so as to … [Read more...]