Juwai IQI predicts that foreign investments in the residential sector will grow at a steady pace of no more than five percent next year.
Kashif Ansari, the co-founder and group CEO, mentioned that foreigners with Malaysian investment visas are expected to inject at least RM166 million into the local economy in 2025.
He noted that the primary buyer demographics are expected to stay the same, with Chinese investors continuing to lead the pack.
Kashif also highlighted Malaysia’s strengths in two significant areas: a stable property market and appealing visa options for entrepreneurs, digital nomads, and affluent retirees.
When it comes to residential housing, foreign purchases are generally linked to part-time or full-time residency. So, every buyer also spends a significant share of their income on local businesses.”
Kashif Ansari
Furthermore, Kashif stated that the real estate technology firm projects a modest 700 approvals for the Malaysia My Second Home program this year, assuming that each approved application results in a resident who remains in the country.
Kashif shared those 9,815 holders of various Malaysian visas, such as MM2H and the Premium Visa Program, have collectively contributed RM5.1 billion to the local economy through spending and investments.
This indicates a positive relationship between residential property purchases and long-term residency, with foreign buyers spending a significant portion of their income on local businesses.
These factors position Malaysia as a strong contender in the region, outpacing its ASEAN competitors and reinforcing expectations for continued growth in foreign property investment.
That’s why the data suggested that Malaysia has increased its foreign homebuyer lead over its ASEAN competitors.”
Kashif Ansari
According to research from the United States on the spending habits of digital nomads, the estimated annual expenditure per person in their host communities is RM134,000 or US$30,000.
As a result, Juwai IQI is optimistic that foreign property investment in Malaysia will likely see an increase in 2025.
Juwai IQI was featured in Business Today, New Straits Times and Selangor Journal.
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