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Budget 2027 Property Measures Malaysia infographic
Market Trends & News

Budget 2027 Property Measures Malaysia: What Actually Changes for Home Buyers

Stamp duty relief up to RM750,000 first homes until 2030, SJKP guarantees, and what the Budget left out for investors.

New Launch vs Subsale Malaysia 2026 infographic
Buyer/Investor Guide

New Launch vs Subsale Malaysia 2026: Which Makes More Sense Right Now?

Same budget, two different loan outcomes — the real price gap, the bank valuation rules, and what to check before committing either way.

Urban Renewal Act Malaysia 2026 infographic
Market Trends & News

Urban Renewal Act Malaysia 2026: What the 80% Consent Rule Actually Means for You

The Bill could let 80% of owners approve redeveloping your building — here's what's confirmed and what's still just a proposal.

Purpose-Built Office Occupancy Malaysia 2026 infographic
Market Trends & News

Purpose-Built Office Occupancy Hits 78.5% in 2026: Is Office Space Worth Investing In?

National occupancy climbed to 78.5% in H1 2026 — but KL and Selangor are still lagging behind it.

Malaysia Property Market H2 2026 Sales Rebound infographic
Market Trends & News

Malaysia Property Market H2 2026: Why Sales Are Rebounding

Take-up fell to 11.5% in Q1 2026 — why developers and analysts expect a rebound, and what could still derail it.

Data Centre Boom & Johor-Singapore SEZ 2026 infographic
Market Trends & News

Data Centre Boom & Johor-Singapore SEZ: What It Means for Property Investors

RM91bil+ in approved Johor investment, the RTS Link, and the water/power risks behind the headline numbers.

Bukit Jalil Property Guide 2026 infographic
Area & Investment Guide

Bukit Jalil Property Guide 2026: Which Price Tier Should You Buy Into?

Pavilion-linked premium, mid-market, and legacy strata are moving at different speeds — the real psf data behind each tier.

Commercial vs Residential Property Investment in Malaysia 2026 infographic
Buyer/Investor Guide

Commercial vs Residential Property Investment in Malaysia 2026: Which Gives Better Returns?

Yield, risk, and cashflow — comparing shop offices and retail units against condos for Malaysian investors.

EPF Akaun Sejahtera Withdrawal for Property in 2026 infographic
Buyer/Investor Guide

EPF Akaun Sejahtera Withdrawal for Property in 2026: What Changed

What's actually different in 2026, eligibility, how much you can withdraw, and whether cashing out now for a bigger down payment makes sense.

MRT3 Circle Line 2026 Klang Valley property price impact infographic
Area & Investment Guide

MRT3 Circle Line 2026: What It Means for Property Prices in Klang Valley

The real timeline, which areas could gain, and the risks of buying property purely on a "future MRT3 station" promise.

Why Malaysian Banks Are Rejecting More Home Loans in 2026 infographic
Buyer/Investor Guide

Why Malaysian Banks Are Rejecting More Home Loans in 2026

DSR, CCRIS, and CTOS explained — why approvals are tightening even as OPR holds steady at 2.75%.

Malaysia Property Overhang 2026 infographic
Market Trends & News

Malaysia Property Overhang 2026: What It Means for Buyers and Investors

Over 32,000 unsold units and counting — what the overhang numbers mean, and why the risk differs for residential vs commercial-titled units.

Commercial Property Maintenance Fees infographic
Buyer/Investor Guide

Commercial Property Maintenance Fees in Malaysia: Who's Actually Responsible?

Owner or tenant — who legally pays, how commercial rates differ from residential, and the new SST exemption from July 2026.

Stamp Duty Exemption for First-Time Homebuyers infographic
Buyer/Investor Guide

Stamp Duty Exemption for First-Time Homebuyers (Extended to 2027)

Who qualifies for the 100% stamp duty exemption, how much you actually save, and how to claim it before the deadline.

OUG Property Guide 2026 infographic
Area & Investment Guide

OUG Property Guide 2026: Why Taman OUG & WCity Are Rising KL Investment Spots

A closer look at why this pocket of KL is drawing renewed buyer and investor interest.

Buying Commercial Property in Malaysia Without HDA Coverage infographic
Buyer/Investor Guide

Buying Commercial Property in Malaysia: How to Protect Yourself Without HDA Coverage

No Tribunal for Homebuyer Claims, no Schedule H — the due-diligence steps commercial buyers need since these protections aren't automatic.

Coming Soon Buyer/Investor Guide

Malaysia's 8% Foreign Buyer Stamp Duty: What It Means for Investors in 2026

Budget 2026 doubled the stamp duty rate for foreign purchasers — what changed and how it affects your numbers.

Coming Soon Buyer/Investor Guide

Abandoned Housing Projects in Malaysia: How First-Time Buyers Can Protect Themselves

What HDA protections actually cover, red flags to watch before signing, and what to do if a project stalls.