Thomas Sim E3009

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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?

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For Wikipedia, interest of owning […]

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What is rental method of rating valuation and when should it be used?

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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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Briefly explain the program – My First Home.

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Criteria for My First Home Scheme:

• Applicable to Malaysian citizens
• First time home buyers.
• Individuals up to the age of 35 years
• Residen […]

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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How to transfer property of a person who recently passed on?

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I recently come across this issue with my auntie, who suffered a stroke during an operation. She was wheeled out of the OT unconscious […]

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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?

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‘Harta ini disita’ carries the meaning of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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’ […]

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

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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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?

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Please read the […]

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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(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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(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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(a) Demand and Supply […]

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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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(a)
See earlier post on Urban Base Theory here.

(b)
An economic theory […]

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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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(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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(a) Explain the Von Thunen Theory. (10 marks)

(b) Explain the Weber’s approach from the Von Thunen’s aspect. (10 marks)

(20 marks, 2016 Q4)

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(a) Similar question were asked in:

2011 Q1
2013 […]