Canada: Two-year ban on some foreigners from buying homes
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party: The desirability of Canadian homes is attracting profiteers, wealthy corporations, and foreign investors.
RHB Research turns 'overweight' on real estate sector as catalysts emerge
In a note on Wednesday (Jan 4), analyst Loong Kok Wen stated that property valuations had factored the negative impact of interest rate hikes on housing demand, but with the rate hikes frontloaded, the pace of the increase in interest rates is expected to decelerate in 2023.
Hoteliers urge Putrajaya to reintroduce strict SOP to protect tourism industry
"Among the steps that need to be taken is to immediately reintroduce a strict standard operating procedure as a preparedness measure in addition to ensure that Malaysia becomes a destination of choice for foreign tourists to visit.
Economists expect more OPR hikes up to 3.25% in 2023
Moody’s expects the local economy to slow in 2023 given external demand for its manufactured goods has weakened, mainly due to the slowing Chinese economy KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 30): Economists expect more overnight policy rate (OPR) hikes to combat inflationary pressures in 2023, with CGS-CIMB expecting two more 25-basis-point increases to 3.
Inflation bite seen less painful in 2023; 50 bps OPR hike still likely
Economists believe the government is unlikely to slash subsidies abruptly in Malaysia, especially those regarding electricity and petrol.
2022's property news round-up
The year is almost out as 2023 gets ready to take its place.
Sustainable practices in real estate market set to create a positive impact, says Knight Frank Malaysia
“The emergence of well-planned and professionally managed industrial parks shows the transitional shift toward a new generation of industrial developments with an emphasis on ESG attributes and advanced technology adoption.
Kuala Lumpur ranked No 2 among Airbnb’s trending destinations
KL is “pulling ahead of other popular tourist destinations around the world”.
Headwinds expected, but new government policies expected to drive incoming investments to revitalise property market – Knight Frank
According to Knight Frank's latest report, the Asia-Pacific region is set to remain the world's fastest-growing region, despite ongoing stressors exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and global financial volatility.
Industry players expect KPKT minister to solve housing woes
Long-term solutions on affordability and high cost issues Law enforcement and local authorities’ function need to be improved While Malaysians are still trying to understand the whole structure of the unity government, it is business as usual for newly-minted Local Government Development minister Nga Kor Ming (pictured).
