Australian homes on show at fair

KUALA LUMPUR: House buyers and property seekers continued to make a beeline to The Star Property Fair, Malaysia's premier showcase for stylish living, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre here. They not only got to check out on the latest offers by local developers but also useful tips on buying and managing property in Australia. Anthony Phey, senior manager and consultant of Central Equity, a leading inner-city residential developer in Melbourne, said: “If it's your first investment, make sure you are doing it right because what you will be spending is your hard-earned money. “Buying a property in Australia is a great investment due to the economic factor, job opportunities and world-quality lifestyle. Spoilt for choice: Potential housebuyers visiting the booths at The Star Property Fair 2011 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre yesterday. “The Australian Government allows foreign ownership but with the proper documents and certain criteria,” he said. Phey was met during a one-hour talk on the second day of the fair yesterday. The fair at Halls 4 and 5 of the convention centre ends today. Award-winning interior designer Benson Saw gave an interesting insight into selecting the right furniture for the home. “We should break the convention and be creative. It does not mean you can place a sofa in your living only but in your bedroom too.” “Use the space well because when you invest a lot on a property you should consider investing in good and quality furniture too,” he said, spicing his talk with images of well-decorated homes. “Lighting plays an important role too,” added Saw. David Koh from the Malaysian Institute of Geomancy Sciences presented interesting tips on how to enhance the living environment with “environology” a new word he coined to mean feng shui. “Those buying property should know the type of energy in their house as ancient living styles are still applicable in modern life,” said Koh. - The Star