Are some homebuyers in Malaysia paid to borrow and buy?
The number of properties going under the hammer in Malaysia has been on a worrying uptrend in recent years (see Table 1).
A clarion call for a new law to tackle neighbour from hell
In this day and age, there is plenty of information, guides, articles, tools and checklists available online that can help you to shop for your perfect dream home.
Floor premiums and what they mean
In newly-launched high-rise residential projects, units on higher floors are usually tagged at a higher price than those on the lower levels.
Primary market sales improved amid fewer new launches
PETALING JAYA (April 30): The cautious approach by developers to hold back new residential launches to focus on clearing unsold stock has resulted in improved sales at 40.
CBRE | WTW: Secondary market driving property prices
PETALING JAYA (April 21): The declining prices of properties on the secondary market – by as much as 6% in some cases – will affect primary market prices, prompting property developers to amend their offerings to control costs, said CBRE | WTW managing director Foo Gee Jen.
Uncertain outlook for Penang real estate market, says Henry Butcher
PETALING JAYA (Aug 30): The real estate market outlook for Penang till the end of this year seems rather uncertain due to weak market sentiments in both the primary and secondary markets.
