This article first appeared in City & Country, The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on July 25, 2022 - July 31, 2022. - A + A Additional questions from those who attended The Edge Malaysia RealTalk 2022 were sent via email after the event. Here are the responses from the speakers. Anthony Lee 1. I was recently informed by the joint management office that the unit on the 15th floor has a water leak and it is due to water dripping from the common toilet. May I know who is responsible for repairing this sewerage pipe/water leak? In strata properties, water leaks or seepages that emanate from a higher floor that affect the floor below may be termed as an inter-floor leakage. The source of water leakage is usually the bathrooms, toilets, sewerage, water pipes or roofing, resulting in water stains, paint damage, mould or bio-hazardous wastewater. Unfortunately, inter-floor leakage has become a serious and recurring systemic problem in high-rise … [Read more...] about After The Forum
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Boatsetter Founder Is Making Boat Rentals More Publicly Accessible
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Jaclyn Baumgarten has many fond childhood memories of boating with her family but as an adult she found recreating those experiences to be tricky. “I still wanted the opportunity to get out on the water,” said Baumgarten. “But I didn't have the resources to do it on my own.” While she had the means of a disposable income, through her career in corporate real estate, Baumgarten said that she still felt that boating was out of her financial reach. In 2012, Baumgarten sold her condo to obtain seed capital for her business plan that is now Boatsetter . The online marketplace is designed as a network hub for boat owners, renters and captains with an inventory of over 50,000 boats in 700 locations across the United States, Caribbean, Mexico and the Mediterranean. Along with accessing funding, Baumgarten started learning everything she could about both commercial maritime and recreational maritime insurance and pitching … [Read more...] about Boatsetter Founder Is Making Boat Rentals More Publicly Accessible
Thailand News Today | Thai airlines told to avoid airspace over Taiwan
You could argue that China recently pulled a loyalty check on Thailand, and you could argue that it got what it wants. After releasing a statement to Thailand regarding Taiwan, Thailand responded by saying it backs a One China Policy. The Chinese embassy in Thailand issued a statement following Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. The statement read, quote “China is convinced that Thailand, as a friendly neighbour of China, will continue to uphold international justice, support China’s efforts to safeguard state sovereignty and territorial integrity, champion China’s great cause of reunification, and work with China to jointly maintain the peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the region.” Thailand responded, with Foreign Ministry spokesman ธานี แสงรัตน์ said saying quote “Thailand stands by the ‘One China’ policy. We do not wish to see any actions that would aggravate tensions and undermine peace and stability in the region. “We hope that all parties concerned … [Read more...] about Thailand News Today | Thai airlines told to avoid airspace over Taiwan
A test of patience: A day in the life of a cancer patient in the Philippines
A year after I was diagnosed with cancer, my family moved out of our rented condo on Ortigas Center and into a two-story apartment in a quiet village along Ortigas Extension east of Pasig. Besides having a bigger space indoors and fresh air outdoors, the house was next door to that of my daughter Erica and her family, so there were more people looking after me. My sisters-in-law live 10 minutes away. Two big malls and a medical center are nearby. The only “disadvantage” is the distance we have to travel to the Philippine General Hospital along Taft Ave. in Manila where I have my chemotherapy. I remember we had to get up at 4 a.m. and out of the house at 5 to beat the traffic and the hospital crowd. I grimaced in pain every time our Grab car hit humps on the road. As we neared our destination, Philippine Air Force planes roared overhead, practicing for an Independence Day show. The sounds continued as we entered the hospital lobby filled with seniors in wheelchairs, women and their … [Read more...] about A test of patience: A day in the life of a cancer patient in the Philippines
Overseas market drawing local investors in endemic phase, says JLL
This article first appeared in City & Country, The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on July 25, 2022 - July 31, 2022. - A + A The overseas market — especially the UK and Australia and even Japan — is drawing Malaysian investors. The appetite for international projects is good especially since most international borders have reopened, observed JLL Property Services (M) Sdn Bhd country head Y Y Lau during the session entitled “Investing in Overseas Projects” at The Edge Malaysia RealTalk 2022 forum. Lau was joined in the session by JLL global residential agency senior negotiator Chong Shu Ling. Both explored the complexities, prospects and outlook of foreign investments. “There’s been a pickup in activity … especially with the markets in the UK, Australia, Japan and Portugal recently. Nonetheless, with overseas investments, we believe that investors will have to take on a more median [long-term] approach,” said Lau. “It is important to be clear in your … [Read more...] about Overseas market drawing local investors in endemic phase, says JLL
Landlords must comply with growing ESG demands, says CBRE
This article first appeared in City & Country, The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on July 25, 2022 - July 31, 2022. - A + A As countries shift towards the endemic phase, most office occupiers in Asia-Pacific are embracing the emphasis on real estate strategies that recognise the Covid-19 pandemic is here to stay. According to the CBRE Research July 2022 report: Landlords and Tenants Must Collaborate to Achieve Sustainability Goals, most tenants are implementing or considering the implementation of related initiatives in pursuit of wellness and sustainability in the workplace. This report was built upon information extracted from the CBRE Asia Pacific’s 2022 Spring Office Occupier Survey. The report identified the main challenges and priorities faced by landlords and investors as they seek ways to acknowledge office occupiers’ demands for green buildings, leases and technologies. According to CBRE, Asia Pacific countries are committed to achieving net-zero … [Read more...] about Landlords must comply with growing ESG demands, says CBRE