News about HBA

It is important for homebuyers to be smart and aware of those unprofessional and unqualified BIs in the industry.

It is clear under Act 118 that the liquidator can play an important role.

The National House Buyers Association (HBA) acknowledges the challenges faced by Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli in implementing the NDFB, which will entail the Government’s commitment in resolving issues to improve the business environment by addressing structural and situational challenges especially when dealing with bureaucratic red tape, inefficient regulations and undue regulatory burden faced by investors and businesses in Malaysia The Government, through the Special Task Force to Facilitate Business (Pemudah) platform, is drafting a document entitled “New Deal for Business” (NDFB) to boost business confidence, stimulate economic growth and drive national digital transformation, reported the Business Insider recently.

Overhang properties is mainly due to unmet housing demand related to varying economic climates, housing preferences, market sentiment, housing affordability, credit accessibility, as well as demographics and lifestyle changes.

Is it a freebie in the truest sense of the word? Are buyers really enjoying a waiver of such legal fees? 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.

A new Act will surely come with its own set of challenges, but is KPKT capable of monitoring it when it has not been able to resolve the current spate of problematic projects? The Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT) has recently announced that the Urban Renewal Act will be tabled next year.

LPHS and the Selangor Land and Mines Office (PTGS) are supposed to monitor the sale under the bumiputera quotas (median 40% imposition in Selangor) with a bumi discount of 7% of the sale and purchase agreement price vis-a-vis residential per se irrespective landed or stratified.

“The real danger is when borrowers are already struggling to service the monthly loan instalment before the OPR increase, they will definitely find it very difficult to pay for even the slightest increase in loan instalments.

BTS would also mean buyers could decide based on the finished product, which would inadvertently lead to improved workmanship and material quality.

HBA’s suggestion is for the “Special Guarantee Fund” to be monitored by the Ministry of Finance with an intelligent team undertaking the selection process of responsible housing developers, reputed contractors/builders and white knights who have proven track records and good financial standing.