Top Pick Properties by Sharol Chan

14/07/2026

After handling properties for over 20 years, the most common question I get asked is...

"Which condo should I buy?"

My answer to them is,

I won't recommend a condo until it passes these five questions.

1. 𝑰𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏?

It must be an area people will still want to live or invest in many years from now.

For example, everyone wants to live in places like Desa Park City, but not many want to stay in faraway places like Sekinchan.

2. 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒂?

If there are many similar projects and similar units in the same area, you’ll have more people selling or renting out the same units.

Often they lower their prices just to compete, which lowers the value of your property.

3. 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒕?

A bigger unit isn't always better.

I look for efficient layouts with minimal wasted space because that's what you’ll use day in, day out.

4. 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒆?

Now, I’m not saying low fees are better.

Rather, I ask myself whether the fees are reasonable such that they can support the facilities in the building.

If they are too low, the building and facilities won’t be maintained well.

5. 𝑰𝒇 𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒚 𝒊𝒏 10 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔, 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒖𝒚 𝒊𝒕?

This is my favourite question.

We need to think of our exit strategy before we make any purchase, because it will affect how we manage it.

You’ll also be more confident because you know there are ready buyers if you need to sell it one day.

These are the most helpful questions I’ve found in all my years helping property owners and investors.

Properties that check all these boxes usually make the owners very happy!

09/07/2026

Many first-time home buyers wonder what kind of properties they can buy with their current income.

Let's look at a hypothetical example:

💰 Monthly income: RM5,000

Example financial profile:
✅ Stable monthly income
✅ Minimal existing financial commitments
✅ Good repayment history

Estimated monthly budget:
🏠 Home loan instalment: ~RM1,600/month
🚗 Transport: RM600/month
🍜 Food & daily expenses: RM1,200/month
📱 Bills & subscriptions: RM200/month
🛡️ Insurance & savings: RM500/month
🛒 Other expenses: RM500/month

Based on this example:

🏠 Property price range: approximately RM350,000–RM400,000

Illustration:
Property price: RM400,000
Loan assumption: 90% financing
Loan amount: RM360,000
Tenure: 35 years
Estimated instalment: ~RM1,600/month*

(*Actual figures vary depending on loan terms, interest rates, and individual circumstances.)

Before buying a home, you need to consider a few things:

✅ How much can you pay each month
✅ Upfront costs
✅ Long-term financial goals
✅ Location and lifestyle needs

What is the biggest challenge that you're facing?

1️⃣ Saving for upfront costs
2️⃣ Understanding home loans
3️⃣ Choosing the right location
4️⃣ Finding the right property

Share your thoughts below!

27/06/2026

Many first-time investors overlook this...

Not all tenants are the same.

I've seen properties with attractive rental yields but constant tenant turnover.

And I've seen properties where tenants stay happily for years.

Which do you think creates less stress for the owner?

One reason many investors like properties around KLCC is the tenant profile.

A lot of professionals, expatriates and senior executives prefer to live close to where they work.

For them, convenience matters...

Being able to walk to the office, being close to meetings and near restaurants and amenities.

As a property owner, having the right tenant can make a huge difference.

After all these years, I've learnt that a smooth investment journey is worth a lot more than people realise.

Rental yield is important

But tenant quality matters too!

25/06/2026

People often ask me:

"Why do people still buy in KLCC when there are so many newer projects around?"

After being in real estate for almost 20 years, I've realised something.

The best properties are not always the cheapest.
They're not always the biggest either.

Sometimes, they're simply the ones that everybody wants.

Let me give you an example.

A Rolex is not expensive because it tells time better than other watches.

It's valuable because people recognise it.

Property can be like that too.

In Malaysia, there are many nice areas.

But if you ask someone from overseas to name one location in Kuala Lumpur, chances are they'll say KLCC.

The Twin Towers have become a symbol of Malaysia.

And that kind of recognition is not something you can build overnight.

When people buy around KLCC, they're not just buying a home.

They're buying into one of the most recognised addresses in the country.

Just something I've noticed after helping buyers for so many years.

Sometimes what holds value isn't what's newest.

It's what's iconic!

14/06/2025

Blessed Fathers' Day to all the great fathers out there! Have a blessed week!

22/08/2024

17/05/2021

WANT TO SELL
BUKIT JALIL
GREEN AVENUE CONDO


Partly furnished well maintained Unit,
Air conditioner, water heater, washing machine/Dryer,
Kitchen Cabinet, Granite Stove Top,
1 covered carpark,
24 hour security,
Walking distance to Awan Besar LRT Station,
Near Universities,
Easy Assess to highways,
Near shops/restaurants/banks/clinic etc

Details and viewing, contact
Sharol 0122183635