Shawn Ng
Articles by Shawn Ng
22 Aug 2024 • Shawn Ng
Climate Proof Your Home Before It's Too Late!
It's high time for us to pay more attention to climate-proofing our home as floods in Malaysia are getting worse due to climate change (don't wait till it's too late)!
16 Jul 2024 • Shawn Ng
11 Things Every First-Time Homebuyer In Malaysia Needs To Know
What to know as a first time home buyer in Malaysia? What are the first time home buyer benefits you can enjoy? Check out the 11 to-do things in this first time home buyer checklist to find the answers!
30 Dec 2023 • Shawn Ng
Stamp Duty: A History, And What Is It For!
Did you know that stamp duty at one time was also applied to hats, lottery tickets, and even hair powder?
28 Feb 2023 • Shawn Ng
7 Smart Strategies To Renegotiate Your Rent In Malaysia!
Thinking about renegotiating your rental agreement with your landlord but don't know where to start? Here are 7 useful strategies!
14 Apr 2022 • Shawn Ng
5 Ways To Grow Your EPF Savings In Malaysia
EPF self contribution, even just at a little amount, can go a long way in helping you pump up your savings over the long run. Find out how to make more contribute to EPF and build up your retirement savings through the 5 ways in our guide.
13 Apr 2022 • Shawn Ng
The Road To A Picture-Perfect Home Can Still Have Its Unexpected Bumps
Want to know how to negotiate a lower price when buying a home in Malaysia? Learn from 30-year-old Hakim's home buying experience where he spent eight grueling months to finally convince the seller to lower the price.
31 Mar 2022 • Shawn Ng
Built-Up Area Vs Land Area In Malaysia: What Is The Difference?
Built-ups and land areas like 1,000 sq ft and 20' by 70' are commonly seen on property brochures and advertisements in Malaysia. But as a homebuyer, do you understand what is the difference and what it means to you?
17 Mar 2022 • Shawn Ng
12 Best Credit Cards For Fresh Grads To Build Credit Score In Malaysia
Best credit cards in Malaysia that only requires a minimum salary of RM24,000 per year to apply! If you're looking to build a good credit score with it, but not sure how to apply credit cards from banks - do check out our guide!
14 Mar 2022 • Shawn Ng
Malaysia Consumer Sentiment Study H1 2022
We found out that Malaysians are still looking forward to homeownership, with hope to being assisted more by the government.
20 Feb 2022 • Shawn Ng
Why Is It Called 'Real Estate', As Opposed To 'Fake Estate'?
Real estate negotiator, real estate business, real estate investment… Have you ever stopped to wonder why we call it ‘real estate’?