Wednesday, 19 March 2014

2014年03月14日 - 购屋攻防战 - 封面故事 - 产业周刊 - 南洋网

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《南洋商报》去年底在半岛进行的“2014年房市展望”调查,受访的3150人中,超过80%人都渴望有自己的房子,但约36%人却因为经济能力问题,至今还是“无窝族”。
面对薪金和屋价上涨幅度失衡的年代,到底该不该买房子自居?若要买,又从何着手?国人如何看待买屋这课题?过程中又面对哪些考验?
从“2014年房市展望”调查结果可一窥真相,同时《产业周刊》特别针对这些问题,咨询专家的宝贵意见,为大家指点新的购屋指引。
专家教路 对抗高房价
屋价直飙,有人说房产已形成泡沬了。
同时,加薪永远追不上房产增值的幅度,因此有人说买房子要趁早。
房地产是大多人眼中的创富工具,根据本报的调查,约25%人过去12个月内购买房产,但36%人因为经济能力问题,至今还是“无壳族”,另约20%人从来没有购房的意愿。
一起来从本报进行的调查结果,了解国人对购房这课题的心态、面对的问题,同时听听专家的建议。
我国一般打工族买不起房子,已经不是新鲜的课题。
《南洋商报》进行的“2014年房市展望”调查显示,共有35.56%或1120名受访者因负担不起房价,至今仍是“无屋一族”。
同时,这3150人当中,高达75.87%或2390名受访者过去12个月没有购屋,最大的阻力是源自于财务问题,达37.63%。
尽管政府正致力推行经济转型执行方案(ETP),放眼创造330万个中高收入就业机会,以便能在2020年成为高收入国。
人民应设法“自救”
但首相署的利商工作队委员拿督蔡兆源认为,面对高房价的年代,人民总不能等大环境改变,而应该设法“自救”。
对于一般打工族因财务问题而无法购屋,蔡兆源说表示,人民收入低的问题源自整个国家经济结构。
“这不是3、5年,甚至是10年,可以解决的问题。”
他认为,若人民想要购屋,就必须“自救”,通过自我增值,提升生产力,以符合更高的工作需求,争取高薪,让自己脱离这种困境。
他指出,投资在自己身上是最理想的“自救”方案,并建议打工族利用空余时间报读课程与参加培训课程,以提升自己的知识与技术能力。
“提升工作能力后,便能为雇主创造更多价值,进而获得擢升与加薪的机会,从长期来看,这有利于提升本身的经济基础。”
或许,有些打工族为了多挣一点钱,而选择兼职,但蔡兆源并不鼓励,因为这最终会带来负面的连锁影响,例如影响正职与家庭生活等等。
他续说,即使目前打工族已经拥有大学文凭,但每年必须面对那么多大学生加入社会,难免会加剧工作竞争力,因此,强化自己的能力是不二选择。
打工族入不敷出司空见惯
在过去一年没有买房的人当中,只有约15%表示已买了供投资用途的第二套房,另有14%人表示对国家经济没信心,另约13%认为房价会下跌。
首相署的利商工作队委员拿督蔡兆源认为,除了个人财务能力欠佳之外,也有可能是打房措施下的“受害者”。
“为了打击房地产投机客,国家银行缩紧了贷款政策,只有净收入符合条件者,才能申请房贷。
他说,有些潜在购屋者的净收入可能不符合银行的贷款资格,所以申请不到房贷,导致买不起房屋。
我国公共交通设施欠佳,大多数打工族甫踏入社会工作,便必须购车代步,微薄的薪水除了支付车贷、汽油费与过路费,还要负担房租、保费与生活费等等,入不敷出可谓司空见惯。
对此,蔡兆源希望政府正积极在巴生谷打造的捷运计划(MRT),能够纾缓城中交通阻塞问题之余,也能帮助打工族减轻购买交通工具的负担。
房产可创富 依财力而为
尽管多达59.05%或1860名受访者表示,未来12个月不会置业,但仍有约三分之一受访者规划在今年买房,而且他们的理由多是“产业具有增值潜能”(达61.22%)。
这当中有者已经有一屋自居,但他们希望提升现有的居住环境,所以计划购买更优质的房屋;有者则希望多买一间房屋收租,制造一些被动收入。
不管任何理由,联昌国际投行研究经济研究部总监李兴裕认为,国人最重要是深入考量自己的财务能力,量力而为。
“我始终觉得产业是很好的长线投资工具,只是奉劝购屋者在决定购屋前,必须优先考量自身的财务能力。”
蔡兆源也赞同:“投资房地产的确是个不错的投资选择,因为产业拥有良好增值潜能,但是我们必须谨慎理财,以免加剧自己的负担。
“所谓理财,就是要理性理财,必须懂得开源节流与取舍,把真正需要的列为优先考量。”他补充,假如潜在购屋者现在的财务能力欠佳,不妨先储钱,待财务状况转佳时,才再添购房屋。
35%转售费时逾9个月 投资房产银根要足
房地产的确是不错的创富工具,但要脱售一项房产并不如想像中的简单。
本报的调查显示,过去一年有脱售房产的受访者中,34.62%竟耗时超过9个月才等到适合的买家。
另外,28.21%业主等了6个月,花9个月才售出单位的有19.23%。
产业是非流动性资产,因此,比股票、单位信托基金、黄金实体、贵金属、商品期货等投资工具的流动性低,如果想要兑现,也需要很长时间。
而且买卖产业,也需经过一些程序,过程比较繁复,但这都无损产业对投资者的吸引力。
蔡兆源认为,不管想购几间房产来投资,购屋者都必须确保自己拥有持有力。
“毕竟现在很多人因打房措施而止步,导致二手产业市场有价无市,倘若缺乏持有力,很容易会陷入财务窘境。”
国家经济虽渐入佳境 60%人今年不敢买房
本报的调查显示,高达59.05%或1860名受访者无意在今年购屋。
他们无意购屋的三大主要因素是财务问题(39.58%)、从无意愿购屋(18.33%)及对经济缺乏信心(16.25%)。
同时,受访者中,有32.38%或1020人表示今年会置业,其余的8.57%或270名受访者则无意见。
但有意在今年成为屋主的受访者则抱持不同看法,61.22%受访者因看好产业价格的增值潜能,而计划在今年出手,其次是因对房屋的需求殷切(21.43%)以及经济增长(17.35%),而打算加入屋主行列。基于两派受访者对国家经济前景的看法不一,那到底今年国家经济表现如何呢?
经济走势“稳定”
李兴裕以“稳定”来形容今年的经济走势,并预计涨幅可达5%。
他披露,支撑国家经济增长的主要推动力来自私人消费、私人投资、石油与天然气领域、基建领域及出口复苏等等。
同时,他不排除当国家经济渐入佳境,国家银行可能把隔夜政策利率(OPR)上调25个基点,而利率调整也是购屋者需要考量的因素之一。
他预测,在未来2、3年内,国家经济增长将维持在5至5.5%水平。
打工族难挡通胀压力
根据调查,13.9%或410名受访者在过去1年没有购屋,是因为他们对国家经济欠缺信心。
截至去年第三季,我国经济增长5%,略逊于前年同期的5.3%。
对于部分受访者对国家经济缺乏信心,李兴裕认为,那可能是因为他们受到通货膨胀的压力。
他说,购屋必须衡量很多因素,首要考量是个人的财务能力与工作稳定度。
“我相信他们对国家经济缺乏信心,是因为担心经济疲弱会影响他们的工作,最终导致饭碗不保。”
鉴于本报进行的这项问卷调查,主要是来自打工族的回应,因此,李兴裕认为,通货膨胀应该是他们的“致命伤”。因为去年政府逐渐削减补贴,以降低国家财赤,导致百物价格腾飞。
值得一提的是,自从政府减少燃油补贴后,导致汽油价格走高,进而把去年11月份的通胀率推高至2.9%。
因此,李兴裕预测,今年的通胀率将企于3%以上,并可能会进一步上探到3.5至3.6%。
他表示,通货膨胀是影响消费者购屋的其中一个风险,加上政府将在明年推行消费税(GST),预计会进一步影响购屋者的购买能力。
24%去年为投资置业 小公寓最受欢迎
尽管调查显示过去1年,只有23.81%或750名受访者购买产业,但是他们购买产业的目的是以投资增值为主。
根据调查,购买一个单位的受访者高达90.57%,购买2个单位的受访者则有5.66%,剩余的3.77%受访者是购买2个单位以上。
住宅产业(包括小型家庭办公室,简称SOHO)是最获受访者欢迎的产业类型,占73.68%,其次是休闲产业(如可出租的服务式公寓,占21.05%)及商用产业(如零售店,占5.26%)。
43.55%受访者购买产业的首要目的是投资用途,因为他们看好产业的增值潜能。
另外,35.48%受访者购买产业是供自住或自用,20.97%受访者则买来收租。
冀增值抗通胀 32%今年将买房
今年,32.38%受访者表示会购买产业,其中95.90%受访者计划购买1个单位,3.28%受访者打算购买2个单位,只有少数的0.82%受访者规划购买超过2个单位。
促使他们决定在今年购买产业的关键因素,同样是以增值潜能(达61.22%)为主,其次是需求强劲(21.43%)及经济增长(17.35%)。
对于17.33%受访者视产业为最佳投资工具,分析员表示认同,因为去年产业股走势非常凌厉,产业指数表现远远超越富时隆综指,分别上扬23%及9%。
大马评估机构(RAM)首席经济学家姚金龙早前出席全国房地产大会时说,大马投资者的投资选项不多,是促使他们热衷于投资房地产的关键因素。
“相较于资金市场发展比较完善的国家,大马的投资选择其实不多。”
为了保值和对抗通胀,投资者倾向于把资金投入房产市场;事实上,有些房产市场的回酬也不错。
他指出,这种情况推高了产业需求,让产业价格高居不下,甚至节节上升。
少数人看淡行情 延迟进场捡便宜
根据调查,不买产业的受访者当中,只有少数(11.25%)表示,不买产业的主要原因是预测产业价格未来可能下滑。
随着建筑材料、地价、劳工成本及电费上涨,加上国内经济表现仍稳健,产业价格下跌的可能性不大。
房地产网站PropertyGuru.com大马区经理许毅早前受访时表示,政府不断祭出打房政策,应该是预见未来的房价走势会继续攀升。
“如果政府认为房价不起反跌,那他们不会推行那么多打房政策。”
许毅预测,未来两三年,产业领域将会持续增长。
他说,政府的打房计划,主要是打击投机活动,希望房价能稳定、逐步增长,而不会形成泡沫,即房价疯狂飙涨,然后急挫。
“如果形成泡沫,然后泡沫破裂,那会对经济造成很大影响,各方都需要付出很大的代价。”
多数人不怕打房措施
对于政府在去年陆续祭出打房措施,包括调高产业盈利税(RPGT)及外国人最低购屋价等,62.99%受访者表示,他们购买产业的决定没有因此动摇。
33.21%受访者指出,那是因为产业需求一直存在;30.69%受访者则看好产业价格会在长期走高。
同时,有者(18.77%)的看法与分析界相同,他们皆认为政府的打房措施是属于短期调整,意即短期内冲击买家情绪而已。
JF Apex证券分析员表示,近期的房屋降温措施将有助于降低一些投机活动,让产业价格保持平稳。
“这些措施可能会暂时影响买家情绪,因此,我们估计发展商将在今年首半年推出一些新产业项目,而买家那股被压抑的需求将会推高下半年的购兴。”
消费税或推升屋价
业者和专家纷纷谨惕看待市场,房价未来可能因为消费税的实行而上涨。
虽然人民购买住宅与农业土地可豁免消费税(GST),但基于建筑材料供应商将向发展商征收消费税,因此,后者可能因而上调屋价,以便转嫁成本。
蔡兆源说,产业发展商不能向购屋者征收消费税,但问题是产业发展商的原料供应商,如建材供应商等,会向他们征收消费税。
“若发展商无法吸纳过高成本,他们可能会把高涨成本转嫁给购屋者。”
不过,发展成本增加与否,最终还是取决于发展商的建筑成本架构。
但蔡兆源相信,发展商绝对有调高屋价的可能性,因为一旦他们无法吸纳成本,把高涨的成本转嫁给消费者是最普遍的经商手法。
小型住宅未来更吃香
有意在今年购买产业的受访者当中,高达81.73%想购买住宅产业,其次是休闲产业(9.62%)及商用产业(8.65%)。
其中,超过一半(50.45%)受访者的预算是介于20万令吉至40万令吉,紧接在后的是40万令吉至60万令吉(21.62%)。
有意购买60万令吉以上的产业的受访者不多,仅占12.61%;但也有15.32%受访者是在物色20万令吉以下的产业。
纵观目前房价,特别是在吉隆坡市中心,介于20万至40万令吉的产业供应不多。
随着建筑成本逐渐上涨,购屋者可选择的单位规模,预计会变得越来越小。因此,预计会有更多小型住宅单位推出市场。
另一方面,“2014年房市展望”针对发展商的调查显示,发展商认为小型单位,像是小型家庭办公室(SOHO)会更受欢迎。
72.46%受访发展商看好小型单位的增长动力。其中,18.84%受访发展商认为,小型单位具备强劲的增长动力,逾半(53.62%)相信小型单位会更受欢迎。
PR1MA定价符要求
“一个马来西亚房屋计划”(PR1MA)推出的可负担房子售价介于10万至40万令吉,正好符合多数受访者的要求。
稍早前的报道指出,一个马来西亚人民房屋机构会在2018年,推出50万间可负担房屋。
根据“2013年财政预算案”,一马房屋机构应该在去年耗资5亿令吉,在吉隆坡、莎阿南、新山、芙蓉及关丹的主要地点,打造8万间房屋,每间售价介于10万至40万令吉。
去年8月杪,该机构宣布已在巴生谷、柔佛、槟城、沙巴和砂拉越,批准15个可负担房屋项目,提供约2万间房屋,发展总值达50亿令吉。
该机构总执行长阿都慕达立说,除了该15个项目,该机构计划在未来几个月,在吉隆坡文良港和Jubilee路推介新项目。
同时,该机构还会在新山推介2个项目,以及分别在槟城、沙巴和砂拉越,各推介1个项目。
他有信心可在年杪前,达至8万间房屋的目标。
增加供应稳定房价
大马评估机构(RAM)首席经济学家姚金龙认为,除了推出打房政策,从需求方面着手控制房价外,增加供应也有助于稳定房价。
“政府早前公布会增加可负担房屋,陆续应该会有更多‘一个马来西亚房屋计划’,除了推行打房政策,相信政府也希望从供应方面控制房价。”
不过,近期有媒体质疑PR1MA计划执行缓慢,政府释出的土地不足,未能达标,所谓的可负担房子也供不应求。
根据报道,8万间房屋所需的土地达2000英亩,但政府仅拨出约100英亩土地。
阿都慕达立近日出席记者会表示,该机构在去年批准了4万5000个单位,并希望在今年首季杪,额外批准3万5000个单位。
这意味着,一马房屋机构只达标56.25%。
截至目前,已注册申请PR1MA的民众达34万人。粗略估算,就算有8万间房屋,都难免陷入僧多粥少的局面。
更甚的是,目前仅批准了4万5000个单位,对30万名注册者而言,可谓杯水车薪。
报道: 魏素雯、杨映敏 

Saturday, 15 March 2014

New highway to be built between Damansara and Kinrara

New highway to be built between Damansara and Kinrara




New highway to be built between Damansara and Kinrara

BY SHEILA SRI PRIYA

Open to public feedback: The Kinrara-Damansara Expressway is expected to reduce travelling time between Damansara and Kinrara by about 25%.
WHEN the Kinrara-Damansara Expressway (Kidex) is ready, it will reduce travelling time between Damansara and Kinrara by about 25%.
The traffic volume will also be reduced by 50% in both directions from Puchong to Petaling Jaya.
It is estimated that traffic volume will reduce by about 30% from Taman Tun Dr Ismail, the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) and Bandar Utama to Petaling Jaya.
The highway is estimated to cost RM2.42bil and it will be a 90% elevated highway.
Work is expected to begin early next year and may take up to fours years to complete.
The acquisition of land could start as early as the end of this year.
Kidex Sdn Bhd chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Mohd Nor Idrus shared these statistics at a press conference yesterday.
“Kidex Sdn Bhd only signed the concession agreement in November last year and we want to engage with residents and community leaders to provide all the necessary details.
“We want to be transparent and I welcome feedback from the public. We want to provide all the details required,” said Mohd Nor Idrus, who was appointed as CEO on March 1.
When asked how many houses would be acquired for the construction of the highway, Mohd Nor Idrus said that in view of the high population density in its catchment area and the large number of built-up structures along its alignment, he said the highway would primarily travel along existing local roads.
Hence, he said only 380 lots of land would be acquired.
“The issue of land acquisition and compensation is under the Government’s jurisdiction.
“Of the 3,784 lots that will be affected by the land freeze, only less than 10% will be acquired. Most of it will be industrial lots,” he said.
He reiterated that Kidex would pass through one of the most densely built-up environments in Petaling Jaya.
“Some 40% of the elevated highway will be 24m above the ground, another 40% will be 16m above the ground while the remaining 20% will be 8m above ground,” he added.
Mohd Nor Idrus said the one-way loop planned by the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), involving Jalan Utara and Jalan Barat, can still be implemented as planned.
He said the elevated highway would be built over it.
The highway will be approximately 14.9km in length, 11.2km of it are on elevated structures with dual-lane carriageways.
It will start at NKVE, near the Damansara interchange, and will end at the Bukit Jalil Highway near Kinrara.
A resident, Yoong Lai Hon who said he represented the community in SS2, Petaling Jaya felt the highway was not necessary.
“If the objective is to reduce traffic volume, then consider building a double-deck highway over the Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP).
“The planned Kidex route will be passing the already concentrated business and residential area there.
“Only the proposed route along Jalan Penchala has residential area on one side and industrial on the other.
“Here, they can align the highway towards the industrial area.,” he said after viewing the Kidex plan exhibited at Tropicana City Mall.
He added that residents who bought their house recently, are anxious that their houses might be acquired.
Yoong said the issue of compensation must be addressed quickly.
Seven interchanges are planned — including ramps at NKVE, Bandar Utama, Sprint Highway, Federal Highway Route 2 (FHR2), New Pantai Expressway (NPE), Kesas Highway and Bukit Jalil Highway.
There will be an open toll system with two mainline toll plazas at SS2 and Taman Medan Baru and another two ramp toll plazas at the exisiting Damansara toll.
For details, visit the Kidex exhibition at Tropicana City Mall, or log on to www.kidexskyway.com.

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Malaysia is becoming the darling of Chinese developers - Property Auctions News, Property Investment | PropertyGuru

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Malaysia is becoming the darling of Chinese developers as mainland investors are put off by market restrictions in Singapore and Hong Kong and bet billions on cheaper housing as well as higher returns in the Southeast Asian country, media reports said.

Chinese state-owned developer Greenland Group invested US$3.3 billion (RM10.8 billion) in two residential and hotel projects in Malaysia this month.

Its smaller peers – Guangzhou R&F Properties Co Ltd, Country Garden Holdings Co Ltd and Agile Property Holdings Ltd – have invested a total of US$2.7 billion (RM8.87 billion) in Malaysia over the last two years.

Real estate consultant Savills noted that Chinese institutional and retail investors invested a total of US$1.9 billion (RM6.2 billion) into Malaysia’s real estate sector in 2013, surpassing the US$1.8 billion (RM5.9 billion) invested in Singapore, US$1 billion (RM3.3 billion) in Australia and US$867 million (RM2.8 billion) in Hong Kong. However, the figure lagged that invested in the United States and the UK.

Greenland's group chairman, Zhang Yuliang, said: “Malaysia hosts a vast Chinese community and has policies that attract foreign buyers so it has become a new investment destination.”

He added that the company invested in Malaysia due to its stable economic growth, established immigration policies and the large population demand in Johor, the city where the group is investing, as well as its proximity to Singapore and Malaysia’s major cities.

In terms of capital city pricing, Malaysia is the cheapest in the region, said Tim Murphy, chief executive of property investment consultant and underwriter IP Global.

“We like Malaysia also because of the strong foreign ownership level and because you can borrow money. Lenders are friendly,” he added.

Meanwhile, Knight Frank revealed that prices of luxury homes in Malaysia are much lower than those in Singapore and Hong Kong, while average rental yields are more attractive.

Mortgage terms in Malaysia are also better, with buyers allowed to borrow up to 70 percent of the property’s value compared to 40 to 60 percent in Singapore and 30 to 50 percent in Hong Kong.



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Reasons to Get Into Investment Property

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Reasons to Get Into Investment Property

When you begin on your investment property journey, you need to know what your investment objectives are. Ask yourself,
"What is my target rate of return?"
"How much of down payment am I prepared to put down?"
"How much monthly installment am I willing to pay?"
"How much do I want to make before I stop?"
"Will I be able to manage if there are losses?"
"How long do I want to hold the properties for?", and so on.
The list of criteria differs from one individual to another, so it is best to figure out what yours are prior to putting any earnest deposit down.
WHY should you consider investment property:
Properties provide more predictable returns than stocks and bonds.
Properties provide an inflation hedge because rental rates and investment cash flows usually increase by at least as much as the inflation rate.
Properties provide an excellent place for capital in times when investors are unsure of prospects in the stock and bond markets or when investors expect long-term returns in stocks and bonds to be inadequate.
The equity created in investment property provides an excellent base for financing other investment opportunities a.k.a investors can refinance properties to finance other projects or investments.


WHAT to look for in an investment property:
There are several determinants of property value such as the following:
Determine your target market and whether there will be demand for your property in your chosen location. Be sure to research the historical value appreciation as well.
Different residential and commercial properties attract different tenant profiles and the surrounding and available amenities might also reflect the tenant profiles. For example, if there are several colleges or universities in a particular area, you might see a higher percentage of students in nearby properties.
Find out the rental values of similar properties in the area for a gauge of how much your property might fetch.
Valuate the property's potential to generate income and the duration it will take to achieve positive cash flow.
• Your guide to buying an investment property - CIMB Bank
* All data and information is correct at time of upload. These articles are for information and basic educational purposes only.
Consumer experiences may differ depending on location or other factors.

Simple Ways to Go Green | Malaysia property news and resources

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Simple Ways to Go Green
Here are some simple, everyday measures you can take to preserve Mother Nature.


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Concern is rife, with growing worry over the future that will be left for the generations to come. With the decreasing attention being paid to living a cleaner lifestyle, it is heartening to see every day folk take essential, easy steps towards leaving a smaller carbon footprint.

There are some simple tips that you can use in your home to live a greener lifestyle. Easy and quick, these moves will most definitely work in your favour and help you leave a cleaner, brighter future for the kids of today.

Washing Clothes in Cold Water
In a tropical nation like ours there are few clothes, if not none at all, which require hot water washes. Turn your washing machine dial to ‘cold’ to save energy, and the earth. Research has shown that up to 80% of the energy used by washing machines is charged through heating up the water. Combined this tip with eco-friendly laundry detergent, and chances are you will be saving more than just a few cents.

Adjust Your Refrigerator
We sometimes overestimate the temperature of our fridges and freezers. While we must make sure that the food is properly chilled to prevent rotting, we don’t have to lower the temperature too much. For your fridge, anything below 2 degrees Celsius is simply overdoing it.

Reuse Wrapping Paper
This may seem like a little drastic, but just remember how quickly people dispose of wrapping paper when opening gifts. Carefully peeling open presents and later, ironing out wrapping paper, makes for a great way to recycle a generally unnecessary source of waste. If recycling it as wrapping paper is not for you, try using the recycled paper as a liner for drawers and cabinets instead.

Don’t Throw Out Old Clothes
It should be a regular practice to clean out your closet once a year, if not more. If the clothing you wish to dispose is still in relatively wearable condition, consider donating it to a shelter or the Salvation Army. For clothes that have been ripped or have holes in them, they would make fantastic dish rags to clean your house with.

Invest in a Home Water Filter
With filters having been on the market for a long while now, they provide an affordable range of choices. Invest in a home filter to reduce the wastage of plastic bottles and unnecessary purchasing of water when you’re on-the-go. Buy yourself a solid water bottle, and bring it along with you when you’re at work or out. This not only helps reduce wastage of water, it also cuts the cost of you having to purchase a bottle every time you’re thirsty.

As-and-When Dry Cleaning
Dry cleaning is also a source of electricity wastage. If you have clothes that require dry-cleaning, try grouping them together before sending them out to your laundrette instead of sending them in individually, as the initial energy needed to dry clean will be severely reduced if this method is practised.

Bungalow House for Sale - Country Heights Damansara Bungalow with Swimming Pool Country Heights Damansara, Malaysia, BUNG, 6BR, 8267sqft,

Bungalow House for Sale - Country Heights Damansara Bungalow with Swimming Pool Country Heights Damansara, Malaysia, BUNG, 6BR, 8267sqft,