News about affordable housing

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 11): Hua Yang Bhd plans to develop a mixed-use development with a gross development value (GDV) of RM346.

KOTA TINGGI (Jan 11): The Johor state government will launch a housing programme for middle-income earners to ensure all strata of society own a home.

KUALA LUMPUR: The sub-sale and auction property market are expected to dominate transactions in a challenging market this year, said managing director, CEO and founder of IM Global Property Consultants Sdn Bhd, Ishak Ismail.

SUNGAI BULOH (Dec 15): The Selangor Development Corporation (PKNS) aims to build 7,500 affordable homes in the state to cater to residents on a tight budget, says PKNS general manager Azlan Alifiah.

NOV 22 (George Town): The Penang government has again defended its approvals for land reclamation projects, insisting that they will benefit the people.

Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd (Nov 18, RM2.

Petaling Jaya (Nov 16): Fresh graduates feel compelled to buy property quickly because they fear prices will soon outpace the growth of their income, said Khazanah Research Institute director of research Dr Suraya Ismail.

PETALING JAYA (Nov 6): The private sector is unable to provide affordable homes at prices on par with Perbadanan PR1MA Malaysia (PR1MA), Rumah Selangorku or other government-backed affordable housing schemes as their land cost and construction cost alone may double the selling prices of these homes, said Knight Frank Malaysia executive director Allan Sim.

We used to hear regularly of people lining up a day or two before the launch of a new property development project, just to make sure they can grab one unit or two.

PETALING JAYA (Oct 26): Construction firm Bina Puri Holdings Bhd has received a letter of intent from PR1MA Corporation Malaysia (PR1MA) for the construction of 994 apartment units and 20 shops in Johor Bahru.