Employers say no to multi-tier levy system
An employer group and industry players said it would increase the cost of business operations.
Multi-generational loan could be a burden – Rep
Ong cautioned that such long housing loan terms should not be approved “merely to help developers clear stock”.
Basement wall collapses in PJ’s Citta Mall
"The mall’s operations were unaffected by this incident, and the team will continue monitoring the premises for everyone’s safety."
Penang folk worried about foreign workers
State Housing Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo: “I’ve had people come to my office crying because of the social problems they face when blue-collared foreign workers live among them.”
Budget 2019 makes it easier for first time homebuyers, says Paramount Corp CEO
"The government is prudent in removing obstacles that affect home ownership, especially for first-time buyers because, apart from food and transport, shelter is one of the main cost concerns."
Budget 2019: Putrajaya’s property market measures
Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association Malaysia (Rehda) agrees to reduce house prices as much as 10% for houses which are not subject to price control for new projects. This is following SST exemption on construction materials.
Budget 2019: Bank Negara sets up RM1b Fund for Affordable Homes
The Fund will be available for two years from Jan 2, 2019 or until the Fund is fully utilised…
Rehda Institute, Utar to offer master’s degree programme on real estate development
The course is expected to start in May next year after approvals from the Education Ministry. The duration of the course is 18 months.
Targeting of house prices should be done at local level, says KRI
“For example, the state median in Johor is different from Kedah. So it cannot be RM180,000 for every household in Malaysia. It has to be targeted.”
