Malaysia’s Data Centre Boom: Will It Affect Housing Supply and Property Prices?

Malaysia’s rapid data centre expansion has raised concerns over whether large-scale developments could reduce land available for housing. With billions of ringgit in investment flowing into Johor, Selangor and other key markets, the question is becoming increasingly relevant for homebuyers, developers and property investors. However, Juwai IQI Co-Founder and Group CEO Kashif Ansari said the…

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News & Event

West Asia Conflict May Add RM1.1 Billion to Malaysia’s Construction Costs in 2026

Higher diesel prices are one of the hidden costs most homebuyers rarely consider. But they can have a real impact on construction costs and, eventually, property prices. The ongoing conflict in West Asia has been pushing up fuel expenses across Malaysia’s construction sector, adding billions of ringgit to the industry’s overall bill. While the additional…

How to Sell Your House Fast in Malaysia (2026): 10 Proven Tips

Your house has been listed for weeks, maybe even months. Viewings are coming in, but no one is making an offer. Here is the reality. The average subsale property in Malaysia takes 3 to 6 months to find a buyer. Some take over a year. The longer your house stays unsold, the more buyers may start to…

Moving Out Checklist: 15 Steps to Get Your Full Deposit Back (Rental & Airbnb)

Moving out of a rental in Malaysia is more than packing boxes and returning the keys. Missing a notice deadline, leaving unpaid utility bills or skipping the final inspection could cost you part, or all, of your rental deposit. Whether you are ending a long-term tenancy or checking out of an Airbnb, this Malaysia moving…

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Finance Market Insights

Financial Terms Every Home Buyer in Malaysia Should Know Before Buying a House

Buying a house is exciting until someone starts talking about DSR, LTV, RPGT, SPA and suddenly it feels like they are speaking a completely different language. The truth is, you do not need a finance degree to buy a home in Malaysia. You just need to understand the key financial terms that affect your loan…

Top Rental Yield Areas in Penang 2026: Best Neighbourhoods

Penang is not one property market. It is two, separated by a bridge and a price gap that changes everything about your yield math. On the island, condos in George Town and Gurney Drive trade at RM600 to RM1,200 per square foot, and gross yields often sit below 4%. Cross over to the mainland, and entry…

Where to Invest in 2026: Japan, Malaysia and India Lead Fundamentals-Driven Growth

Global Capital Moves Toward Stability As Gulf markets cool from their post-pandemic highs, investors are becoming more selective. Dubai’s market has slowed on transaction volume, while apartment prices dipped by around 3% year-on-year, signalling that momentum-led gains are becoming harder to find. In this environment, global capital is rotating toward markets where returns are supported by fundamentals,…

Vietnam Property Market July 2026: Prices Rise as Liquidity Enters a Reset Phase

Vietnam Residential Market Enters a More Selective Cycle Vietnam’s residential market opened 2026 in a transition phase, with prices still rising but liquidity cooling. This suggests the market is moving away from easy speculative gains toward a more disciplined cycle. Residential prices rose around 12% year-on-year in Q1 2026, while liquidity fell nearly 40%. However, there was no…

Thailand Property Market July 2026: Foreign Buyers Support Condo Demand

Thailand Becomes a Safe-Haven Market for Global Buyers Thailand’s residential market is gaining renewed attention from wealthy foreign buyers seeking investment security, quality of life and long-term flexibility. Amid global economic volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, Thailand is increasingly seen as more than a holiday destination. It is becoming part of a global wealth ecosystem, where buyers can…

Singapore Property Market July 2026: Suburban New Home Demand Stays Strong

Suburban Launches Drive Strong New Home Sales Singapore’s private residential market continued to show strong momentum in April 2026, led by healthy demand in the Outside Central Region (OCR). New home sales rose for the second consecutive month to 1,548 units in April, up 19.1% from March and 129.3% year-on-year. The increase was mainly supported by two major suburban launches, Tengah Garden…

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Malaysia’s Data Centre Boom: Will It Affect Housing Supply and Property Prices?

Malaysia’s Data Centre Boom: Will It Affect Housing Supply and Property Prices?

Malaysia’s Data Centre Boom: Will It Affect Housing Supply and Property Prices?

West Asia Conflict May Add RM1.1 Billion to Malaysia’s Construction Costs in 2026

How to Sell Your House Fast in Malaysia (2026): 10 Proven Tips

Moving Out Checklist: 15 Steps to Get Your Full Deposit Back (Rental & Airbnb)

Financial Terms Every Home Buyer in Malaysia Should Know Before Buying a House

Top Rental Yield Areas in Penang 2026: Best Neighbourhoods

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