Best time to buy a first-hand home?

Although market sentiment is generally bearish owing to the Covid-19 pandemic and economic slowdown, Malaysia has been able to fend off the worst thus far, thanks to its strong fundamentals and the government’s efforts to bolster the economy.

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DONE DEAL: Serviced apartment, Metropolitan Square, Damansara Perdana, Selangor

Sold for: RM500,000 (RM420 psf) Concluded by: Jin Teok (REN 24772) (012-771 7963) of Fortress Real Estate Sdn Bhd When: June 2020 Noteworthy: ● Leasehold ● Built-up size: 1,190 sq ft ● Three bedrooms; two bathrooms ● Unfurnished unit ● Low floor unit with a garden view ● Facilities: Two infinity pools, a clubhouse, two lap pools, two children’s pools, sauna, gym, badminton court, steam room, barbecue area and a tennis court ● Amenities: Schools, shopping malls, hypermarket and supermarket, hospital, medical centre, eateries and restaurants, commercial hub and banks ● Easy access via Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP), Western KL Traffic Dispersal System (SPRINT) and Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) Read also DONE DEAL: Factory, Kawasan Perusahaan Bandar Sultan Sulaiman, Klang, Selangor DONE DEAL: Condo unit, Seri Hijauan, Shah Alam, Selangor Metropolitan Square is a mixed development project by MK Land Holdings (now known as EMKAY Group).

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SGX set to launch Asia’s first REIT futures

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 5): The Singapore Exchange (SGX) yesterday said it is “pioneering Asia’s first international real estate investment trust (REIT) futures” based on indices tracking REITs listed in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Thailand, reported The Edge Singapore.

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Worst probably over for Sunway REIT as analysts see earnings recovery

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 4): The worst is probably over for Sunway Real Estate Investment Trust (Sunway REIT), analysts said today, as they expect the property trust’s earnings to recover in the coming quarters after the group contended with the impact of the Covid-19-driven movement control order (MCO) in Malaysia to curb the outbreak.

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