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TL;DR: Abandoned housing projects can cause serious financial and emotional stress, but early warning signs often appear before a project stops. Buyers are protected under the HDA, yet prevention is still the best safeguard. Always choose developers with a strong track record, proper licences and clear financial practices.
Buying a home is supposed…
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) pose a lot of opportunities for property investors. Find out here!
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To reduce crime and safeguard landlords’ investments, Malaysia could implement a policy requiring all rental transactions to be handled by licensed real estate agents.
These professionals would be responsible for conducting document checks and sharing blacklists of criminal tenants, according to Muhazrol Muhamad, Head of the Bumiputera Segment at IQI Global. …
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Desmond Sin, a seasoned real estate agent with nine years of experience specializing in the Penang and Kuala Lumpur regions, contributed the contents of this article.
Penang (or Pulau Pinang), known for its colorful culture and beautiful oceanside views, has always been an intimidating area to invest in due to its high property prices and Airbnb restrictions.
However, investing in Penang can give you…
You have been wanting to own a home for some time. Now, you hear that a new property area is being developed in the location you’ve always dreamed of.
It’s near your workplace, with charming cafes nearby and easy access to shopping centers and public transport.
However, there is a challenge: the houses…
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This article includes perspectives from IQI real estate negotiators; Vincy Lim from Tawau and David Leong from Kota Kinabalu, providing valuable insights into the primary property interests of investors in Sabah.
If a country were to have a favourite child, Sabah would be Malaysia’s golden child.
Located on the island of…
This article features insights from IQI real estate negotiators from different cities in Sarawak; Lester Anak Surai, Jamie Tiew, Eva David and Afza Shalqimie to assist investors in grasping the current trends in the area.
When you think of Sarawak, what comes to mind? You might picture rural landscapes, rich cultures, and stunning nature. …
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This article features insights from our real estate negotiators, Mohd Saiful, on why the state is ideal for homebuyers seeking to experience urban development and rich in natural resources.
Welcome to Pahang! Malaysia's hidden gem tucked away on the lush, green side of the country. Known as the third largest state in Peninsular Malaysia,…
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The contents of this article were contributed by AG Sasidar, real estate professional with 5 years of experience.
Do you feel like it's taking forever to finish paying off your mortgage loan?
We may think of paying more every month to reduce the monthly repayments, but if you're looking to shorten your home…
It won’t be long before every new home sold in Malaysia is topped by solar panels that quietly harvest the sun for energy. An increasing share of resale homes will also have the energy generating panels in place.
In fact, I believe we could be living in this new reality by 2035.
As…
