Amir Asraf Lee, Author at IQI Blog

Housing Market Snapshot: Strong 2025, Softer Outlook for 2026

Australia’s housing market delivered solid gains in 2025, with national home values rising 8.6%, adding around $71,400 to the median dwelling price, the strongest annual growth since 2021. All capital cities and regional markets recorded increases, led by Darwin (+18.9%), while Melbourne saw the smallest rise at 4.8%. However, momentum began to cool in December,…

06/02/2026552Views 0Likes 0Comments

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Juwai IQI Global Real Estate Newsletter for February 2026

Looking ahead to February 2026, market sentiment continues to strengthen as confidence builds on the more stable footing established at the start of the year. Easing financial conditions, clearer interest rate direction, and resilient economic activity are helping investors and homebuyers move from caution to action. Across many markets, transaction activity is gradually improving as…

06/02/2026515Views 0Likes 0Comments

Market Insights

Starting an Airbnb in Malaysia (2026): A Side-Hustler’s Real-Life Guide

Learn how to start a short-term rental in Malaysia. Covers setup costs, break-even calculations, state regulations (KL, Penang, Selangor), and VM2026 opportunities.

29/01/20262KViews 7Likes 0Comments

Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026): Why This Tourism Cycle Feels Different for Property Investors

Market Insights

Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026): How Tourism, DE Rantau and Short-Term Rentals Are Reshaping Property Investment

Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) is driving tourism growth, DE Rantau demand, and short-term rental yields across Malaysia. Discover key projects, regulations, and 2026 investment hotspots.

28/01/20261KViews 7Likes 0Comments

Dubai

Don’t Buy in Dubai Before Reading This: 9 Things Every Foreign Investor Gets Wrong

Dubai property investment is one of the most significant investment decisions that can enrich your portfolio. But before you do that, know these 9 things first!

22/01/202610KViews 29Likes 0Comments

Self Development

Invest Wisely: 5 Most Popular Investments in Malaysia

Investments everywhere! Here are the 5 most popular investments in Malaysia for those opting to look for a little extra money.

08/12/202517KViews 3Likes 0Comments

Market Insights

The 10 Best Affordable Housing Programmes in Malaysia (Updated 2026)

“According to Bank Negara Malaysia, the benchmark price for an affordable home in Malaysia is around RM282,000 based on average household income.” Amelia is 30, works in digital marketing in Kota Damansara, and has been renting for years. With living costs rising and property prices creeping up, she keeps asking the same question as many…

02/12/2025405KViews 1Like 0Comments

Self Development

Become A Real Estate Negotiator With IQI Malaysia! Here’s How To Sign Up from A to Z

Discover the simple steps to join IQI as a real estate negotiator and access amazing incentives like 5 star trips, car bonuses, and more!

02/12/202518KViews 19Likes 0Comments

Market Insights

PPR & PPRT Malaysia 2026: Affordable Housing That Builds Hope and Dignity

Discover how Malaysia’s PPR and PPRT housing programs help B40 and rural families own safer, affordable homes under Budget 2026 initiatives.

13/10/20255KViews 3Likes 0Comments

Hong Kong Newsletter

Hong Kong Property: Office Net Absorption Turns Positive as Mass Residential Values Tick Up

Office Sector: Hong Kong’s office market showed signs of recovery in July 2025, with a positive net absorption of 189,500 sq ft, largely driven by a flight-to-quality trend as tenants take advantage of softening rents. While the overall Grade A office vacancy rate improved slightly to 11.6%, certain submarkets like Kowloon East and Wanchai/Causeway Bay…

01/10/2025727Views 0Likes 0Comments

Housing Market Snapshot: Strong 2025, Softer Outlook for 2026

Housing Market Snapshot: Strong 2025, Softer Outlook for 2026

Amir Asraf Lee

Starting an Airbnb in Malaysia (2026): A Side-Hustler’s Real-Life Guide

Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026): How Tourism, DE Rantau and Short-Term Rentals Are Reshaping Property Investment

Don’t Buy in Dubai Before Reading This: 9 Things Every Foreign Investor Gets Wrong

Invest Wisely: 5 Most Popular Investments in Malaysia

The 10 Best Affordable Housing Programmes in Malaysia (Updated 2026)

Become A Real Estate Negotiator With IQI Malaysia! Here’s How To Sign Up from A to Z

PPR & PPRT Malaysia 2026: Affordable Housing That Builds Hope and Dignity

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