In Depth stories

The Tribunal for Homebuyer Claims, aka Housing Tribunal (Tribunal), has been intended as a fast, cheap and simple avenue for aggrieved house buyers to seek redress. Since its establishment in 2002, numerous buyers have successfully obtained compensations ranging from late delivery of vacant possessions to defective workmanship.

The National House Buyers Association (HBA) views with concern the reports of a new public housing scheme by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) named Program Residensi Rakyat (PRR), where it was reported that the construction cost of each PRR unit will be raised to RM300,000, but will be sold only at RM60,000.

Building surveyors (BS), or more commonly recognised as building inspectors (BIs), is a relatively new profession which was introduced to Malaysia back in 2000. Back then, not many people or industry players were aware of the roles and functions of this new profession.

Elon Musk is hot news. When rumours surfaced that he had unveiled a US$15,000 sustainable Tesla home, of course, the news went viral. Netizens quickly dubbed it “the home of tomorrow”.

With an increasing demand for international schools offering primary and secondary education, we take a look at the link between international schools and residential property values. 

The National House Buyers Association (HBA) has time and again reminded the housing minister and those under the ministry’s charge on the need to rein in the conduct of those so-called court-appointed officers, namely liquidators.

Malaysia is facing a unique housing problem.  On one hand, the median property prices are too high and are beyond the mass population's affordability. As a result, even middle-income groups, not to mention the lower-income groups, find it almost impossible to buy their first homes.  

Would you buy property in 2024? If so, where, when and in what should you invest your money?

To woo purchasers in a competitive property market, developers often offers various freebies, including air-conditioners, kitchen cabinets, automatic gates, club memberships and legal fees.