Budget 2027: Govt proposes stamp duty exemptions for first-time homebuyers
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has proposed full stamp duty exemptions on loan agreements and property transfer documents for first-time homebuyers purchasing properties priced up to RM500,000, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fear of rising interest rates puts off Britain’s house buyers
British property agents say aspiring home buyers are retreating to the sidelines as the Bank of England (BoE) considers raising interest rates.
Challenges expected for property market
Analysts are seeing growing challenges that could cloud the outlook for the property sector.
Policy continuity expected for property sector
PETALING JAYA: Budget 2027 will be a policy-continuity budget for the property sector, rather than a reform budget, with the government's role shifting from designing the framework to funding and executing it.
Southeast Asian property developers brace for slower cycle
SINGAPORE: Property developers in parts of Southeast Asia are taking steps to strengthen their balance sheets as higher mortgage rates and weaker purchasing power weigh on residential demand, according to S&P Global Ratings.
S P Setia, Gentari explore EV charging facilities at Setia developments
SHAH ALAM: S P Setia Bhd and Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities at selected Setia developments.
Easing access to home financing
For many Malaysians, owning a home represents the ultimate financial milestone. It is a physical anchor for personal security, wealth creation and generational stability.
Does colour matter?
When evaluating real estate, buyers often focus on location, square footage, floor plans and interior finishes. However, long before prospective buyers step through the front door, another crucial variable anchors their perception: the exterior facade colour.
Is construction in the rain safe?
In tropical climates like Malaysia, sudden downpours and monsoon seasons are a regular part of life.
Bangkok luxury housing outpaces global peers
Bangkok has recorded one of the strongest increases in luxury residential prices among major global cities over the past decade, with values rising by about 75%, according to Savills Research.
