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Is it legal to use residential property for commercial use?
Christopher Martinez 
If the zoning rules and the housing society management rules allow it, you can use or rent your residential property for commercial activity. Once a property is marked as commercial property, it would be treated as a commercial property for all purposes, which includes paying more as property tax.
How do you convert commercial to residential TNB?
You can file an application with Tenaga Nasional (TNB) to request to change your commercial tariff to the cheaper residential tariff, either by visiting to TNB branch in your area and submit the paper form, or submit the online form in myTNB portal anytime anywhere.
What is a commercial mixed-use property?
Mixed-use commercial property is either a building or a land development that includes both residential and commercial space. For example, a structure that has office space on the ground floor and apartment units on the top floor would be considered mixed-use residential or mixed-use office space.
What is the cost per kWh in TNB?
Tariff Rates
| TARIFF CATEGORY | CURRENT RATE (1 JAN 2018) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | For the first 200 kWh (1 – 200 kWh) per month | 21.80 |
| For the next 100 kWh (201 – 300 kWh) per month | 33.40 | |
| For the next 300 kWh (301 – 600 kWh) per month | 51.60 | |
| For the next 300 kWh (601 – 900 kWh) per month | 54.60 |
Is mixed use property commercial or residential?
Put simply, it’s a rental property that combines residential premises with any commercial use: Flats above shops, restaurants or offices. Guest houses with accommodation for the owners.
How do I convert a residential building to a commercial?
Contact the local property tax authorities in your local body/municipal office and request them to convert it to residential to commercial. They will do it by revising the property tax. The tarrif for commercial is two times comparing residential.
Can I buy a house with a commercial mortgage?
You will definitely need a commercial mortgage to buy any purely commercial property, such as an office, a shop or a restaurant. Even if you’re looking to own a purely residential property but want to rent it out, you will need a specialised commercial mortgage, a buy-to-let mortgage.
Can a mixed use property be both commercial and residential?
Not all mixed use properties are the same! Properties are assessed as either being mixed residential and commercial, industrial and residential, or rural and residential. Getting a mixed use property loan will depend on how your property is defined by the lender.
Can a commercial property be used as a residential property?
Most lenders will assess properties that have commercial elements such as retail, office space, industrial or manufacturing as commercial properties. However, if the property is a converted terrace, it may still be used as a residential property.
What is a mixed use building in Brooklyn?
Mixed-use properties are a common sight in Brooklyn. Think of a small storefront building with apartments above and retail below. That’s one example. A mixed-use building is a type of a commercial property that includes both commercial and residential space.
Can a terrace be used as a commercial property?
Most lenders will assess properties that have commercial elements such as retail, office space, industrial or manufacturing as commercial properties. However, if the property is a converted terrace, it may still be used as a residential property. In these cases, we may be able to help you to obtain a residential loan.
