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Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Who actually has "interest in land"? 8 years, 9 months ago
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Land is a everlasting commodity. It is also scarce and limited. Before we were born, the land is already here. So, who actually has ownership and interest on this land?A.
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Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Rental method of rating valuation 8 years, 9 months ago
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What is rental method of rating valuation and when should it be used?A.
Go here to read the article from its original site. This is verbatim from the original site.The rental method should be used where […]
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Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Definition of Value, Price and Cost 8 years, 9 months ago
Q.Give the definition of Value, Price and Cost.A.Definition of PricePrice is the amount of money paid by the buyer to the seller in exchange for any product and service. The amount charged by the seller for a […]
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Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, My First Home – Msia's First Home Program 8 years, 9 months ago
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Briefly explain the program – My First Home.A.
Criteria for My First Home Scheme:• Applicable to Malaysian citizens
• First time home buyers.
• Individuals up to the age of 35 years
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Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Now and Then Malaysian Housing Policy 8 years, 9 months ago
Q.Can you give a brief picture of the Malaysian Housing Policy since independence?A.See summary by Syafiee Shuid below:-Ref:Shuid, Syafiee. Low Medium Cost Housing in Malaysia: Issues and Challenges. Department […]
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Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Managing property of the deceased 8 years, 9 months ago
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How to transfer property of a person who recently passed on?A.
I recently come across this issue with my auntie, who suffered a stroke during an operation. She was wheeled out of the OT unconscious and […] -
Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, What do you mean by 'DISITA'? 8 years, 9 months ago
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When a holding has arrears unpaid, the local government can pursue legal action to siege the holding. Explain the law involved in this process. What is From H?A.
‘Harta ini disita’ carries the meaning of […]
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Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Alfred Weber – Theory of Location of Industries 8 years, 9 months ago
Q.What is Weber’s Theory of Location and how did Weber’s approach on location affects industries?A.Please read below an article about Industrial Location Theory.Alfred Weber identified the most significant factors […]
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Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Weakness of Von Thunen Theory 8 years, 9 months ago
Q.What are the weaknesses and criticism of Von Thunen Theory?A.From Wikipedia;-Weaknesses and criticism[edit]The model was developed in an isolated state and did not take into consideration differences in sites […]
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Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Affordable Housing summarized by LoanStreet 8 years, 9 months ago
Q.Can you provide a summary of affordable housing projects in Malaysia since 10th Malaysia Plan?A.An extract is obtained from loanstreet.com.my as […]
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Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Rank-size (Zipf) Theory on population 8 years, 10 months ago
Q.b) Briefly explain and analyse the Rank-size (zipf) Theory. (10 marks)(20 marks, 2012 Q3b)A.From Wikipedia, Rank-size theory is first found to be applicable in linguistics – and the origin of the name ‘Zipf’ […]
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Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Issues and Challenges of Affordable Housing in Malaysia 8 years, 10 months ago
Q.There are various issues and challenges of housing in Malaysia. Can you give a summary of the challenges of affordable housing in Malaysia?A.Ref:11th Malaysia Plan, available at
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Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, 10th and 11th Msia Plan compared on Housing 8 years, 10 months ago
Q.Can you compare and contrast what is in 10th Malaysia Plan versus 11th Malaysia Plan on housing?A.10th Malaysia plan was the master plan by PM Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, with the branding of 1Malaysia. Many […]
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Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Extension of Leasehold Land in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur 8 years, 10 months ago
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I have my land expiry of its lease in the next 10 years, situated within the State of Selangor. Can I apply for extension of lease and how much more premium on extension do I have to pay?A.
Please read the […]
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Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, 11th Malaysia Plan – What is it? 8 years, 10 months ago
Q.Explain and discuss the strategies under taken the 11th Malaysia Plan.A.The Eleventh Malaysia Plan (2016-2020) – is based on the theme “anchoring growth on people” and has six strategic thrusts and six ga […]
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Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Discount Cash Flow Method NPV Q5 8 years, 11 months ago
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(a) Based on the Discounted Cash Flow method, calculate the Net Present Value of the cash flow of the following project:Discount rate = 8% per annum (10 marks)
(b) Using the above data (a), calculate the net […]
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Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Demand & Supply and Characteristics of land market Q1 8 years, 11 months ago
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(a) Explain the demand and supply factors in relation to the property market. (10 marks)(b) Explain the characteristics of land market. (10 marks)
(20 marks, 2016 Q1)
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Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Urban Base and Keynesian Theories Q2 8 years, 11 months ago
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Explain the following theories:(a) Urban Base Theory (10 marks)
(b) Keynesian Theory (10 marks)
(20 marks, 2016 Q2)
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See earlier post on Urban Base Theory here.(b)
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Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Factors affecting urbanization growth and land use pattern Q3 8 years, 11 months ago
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(a) Explain four (4) main factors which contribute to the urbanization growth. (10 marks)(b) The general land use pattern varies depending on certain features. Explain four (4) characteristics. (10 […]
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Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Government Intervention in the Construction Industry Q6 8 years, 11 months ago
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(a) Explain four (4) importance of government intervention in the construction industry. (10 marks)(b) Explain four (4) forms intervention usually undertaken by government in the construction industry. (10 […]
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