Under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), the Housing Ministry has several ambitious plans under its belt, including the Zero Abandoned Projects by 2030 goal. This is in response to Malaysia’s long-standing abandoned housing problem. Stalled projects leave buyers in limbo, with their booking fees, down-payments and progressive payments vanishing into thin air. As of January…
Read MoreMulti-generational living used to focus on ageing parents. Today, developers are designing homes for a different reality. They are thinking about working adult children who need their own space, privacy and independence without leaving home. This change is subtle but it reflects a broader shift in both culture and economics. For many Malaysian families, the…
Read MoreBudget 2026 is incentivising turning empty offices into homes. Starting from the 2026 assessment year, the Malaysian government will provide a 10% special tax deduction, specifically for qualifying costs, for converting commercial buildings into residential ones. Each project will have a RM10mil cap, and on paper, this sounds like a technical measure. In practice, however,…
Read MoreIn the world of social media and success stories that flood our feeds, the acronym BRRRR might have popped up. Short for Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance and Repeat, it has become a popular way to quickly build a property portfolio. The idea is pretty straightforward. An investor snags an undervalued property, gives it a facelift,…
Read MoreCatenary Capital Sdn Bhd has entered into a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with Main Market-listed Rivertree STF Synergies Berhad (RSSB), formerly known as Sinmah Capital Berhad, and Q Centre Management Sdn Bhd (QCM) for the development of up to four Centralised Labour Quarter (CLQ) facilities in the Klang Valley, with an aggregate indicative development value…
Read MoreBy Dato’ Mani Usilappan In the ever-evolving Malaysian property landscape of 2026, the structural integrity of the real estate market relies on a delicate system of checks and balances. On one side, the estate agency sector acts as the engine of growth, driving transactions and facilitating ownership. On the other hand, the valuation profession serves…
Read MoreContributed by Dato’ Mani Usilappan Malaysia’s 2026 economic ascent project an image of robust strength but this momentum is shadowed by the corrosive influence of systemic price engineering that threatens the very foundation of the housing sector. Behind the record-breaking gross domestic product (GDP) upgrades and optimistic forecasts lies a sophisticated practice of housing market…
Read MoreThe Niro Ceramic Group team taking a group photo at the Chinese New Year open house. SHAH ALAM: As Malaysian home owners increasingly seek premium surfaces and designer finishes, Niro Ceramic Group is accelerating its pivot toward high-value, sustainable tile solutions for 2026. Speaking at the company’s Chinese New Year open house last Friday, Niro Ceramic…
Read MoreWhat stands out about Sari Alamanda is also its focus on creating a liveable, family-oriented environment. (Hizami Safri @ FMT Lifestyle) Finding your first home is rarely just about the property. For many, it is about choosing a space that supports the life they are building. It is where routines take shape, where families grow,…
Read MoreA ringgit-based buyer today requires less capital to acquire the same Australian asset compared to five years ago, said Neoh. A strengthening ringgit presents attractive opportunities for Malaysian investors in the Australian property market, despite a temporary ban on foreign ownership for existing housing till 2027, says Knight Frank Malaysia. Trading at RM2.75 to the…
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