Things to know before buying a strata home
Condos, apartments, serviced residences – these are becoming popular choices for urbanites, but many are not equipped with the basic knowledge of being a strata property owner.
Intergenerational loan a burden to offspring
Talks of the government wanting to promote second-generational loans or dual-generation housing loans are rife, but what is the cost to the rakyat? Doubtless, Malaysia is currently facing a housing crisis where the majority of the rakyat cannot afford to buy their first homes.
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Not enough to just cap MDI-appointed liquidators’ fees at RM500
HBA notes that further improvements could and should be undertaken by the government, namely to the new pegged fee of RM500 should not only take effect prospectively but retroactively (but not to the extent of making the liquidators refund any “overcharged fees”).
Please wear your masks, condo managements say
Wearing masks is the first line of defence and necessary to create a safe and healthy community living.
HBA welcomes some, questions some and cautions some
The National House Buyers Association (HBA) acknowledges the challenges faced by our Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz in tabling the national Budget 2023 on Oct 7, in view of the post Covid-19 pandemic affecting the global and regional economies as well as the financial health of Malaysia.
Govt halts exorbitant fees by MDI-appointed agents
The exploitation by private liquidators – making a fortune from homebuyers’ misfortune – is a double whammy for the victims who are already facing the complications from their defunct property developers.
Budget 2023 – HBA wishes for a system revamp to benefit rakyat
We crucially need a system to establish the ratio of annual income to house price at 1:3 at the most and not 1:6 as it is now.
HBA’s wish list for a better Malaysia
All of us are hoping for a brighter future, and for this to happen, we need effective and sustainable policies that are properly thought out and implemented with the rakyat’s interest in mind.
Resurrection of EOT: Old wine in new bottles?
There seems to be an ongoing attempt at circumventing the Federal Court decision to allow the authorities to again extend the deadline for delivery of vacant possession.
Another big victory for house buyers in Country Garden Danga Bay case
Yesterday (April 13), the Federal Court dismissed the leave applications brought by Country Garden Danga Bay Sdn Bhd (CGDB) against a group of seven unit purchasers of Country Garden Danga Bay, Johor Bahru.
