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Juwai IQI’s CEO Provides a Malaysia Forecast for 2026 

Written by Dave Platter, Global PR Director Malaysia’s residential property market is entering 2026 with a rare combination of rising prices, tightening supply and improving buyer confidence, a contrast to conditions in many global markets.  According to Juwai IQI Co-Founder and Group CEO Kashif Ansari, 2025 was largely a year of absorption, as long-delayed projects finally reached completion. Developers delivered 23.4% more new homes than in 2024,…

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Where to Invest in 2026: Interest Rates, Sustainability and Emerging Cities

Written by Taco Heidinga, IQI Global Strategic Advisor  As 2025 draws to a close, property investors are looking ahead to 2026 with cautious optimism. Shifting interest rate cycles, evolving demand patterns and structural supply constraints are shaping where capital is likely to flow next.  Interest Rates, Affordability & Buyer Activity  Several major economies, including the UK, are expected to see continued interest rate…

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Japan Real Estate Outlook 2026: A Resurgent Market Gaining Global Investor Interest

Written by Dave Platter, Global PR Director Japan’s property market has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, shifting from years of stagnation to becoming one of Asia’s most appealing investment destinations. As highlighted by Juwai IQI Group CEO Kashif Ansari, Japan’s rebound is supported by a stable economy, low interest rates, major urban…

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The New Frontier of Global Wealth & Lifestyle Investments – 2026 Outlook

Written by Taco Heidinga, Global Real Estate Strategist Juwai IQI & Founder, Homes in Asia  As global citizens, we no longer chase only financial returns, we seek lifestyle, security, and global optionality. The world is shifting, and with it, the definition of a “safe” or “smart” investment. In 2025, three powerful trends define where capital is moving next:…

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Malaysia Housing Outlook 2026: Build-Then-Sell Model Reshaping Buyer Confidence

Written by Muhazrol Muhamad GVP, Head of Bumiputra Segment Malaysia is moving toward a safer and more buyer-focused property landscape through the Build Then Sell (BTS) 10:90 model, marking a major evolution from the traditional Sell-Then-Build structure. Driven by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, the BTS 10:90 system requires buyers to pay only…

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Malaysia Industrial Outlook 2025: Automotive Growth Fuels New Hotspots

Written by Irhamy Ahmad, Founder and Managing Director of Irhamy Valuers International  Malaysia’s industrial property market is accelerating as the automotive sector expands through rising domestic production and substantial foreign investment. Selangor remains the country’s most established hub due to its strategic access to Port Klang, while large-scale industrial growth is taking shape in Perak’s Automotive High-Technology Valley (AHTV). Recent market data demonstrates this momentum…

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From QT to QE – We Are Heading for Lower Rates to Spur Growth

Written by Shan Saeed, IQI Chief Economist Central banks have got the limelight again. Since 2008, global central banks have taken sole responsibility in delivering economic outcomes, not out of choice but nobody else is taking the responsibility.  Global Broad Money Supply (2000–Q3 2025). Global broad money supply* rose to $142 trillion in September 2025, up from$26 trillion in 2000,…

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India Retail 2025: Expanding Scale and a More Global Consumer Base

Written by Manu Bhazin, Country Head of India  India’s retail industry is undergoing a major transformation, fuelled by rising disposable incomes, rapid urbanisation, a young demographic profile and growing appetite for premium consumer experiences. According to BCG–RAI, the retail sector valued at ₹82 lakh crore in 2024 is projected to surpass ₹190 lakh crore by 2034, driven largely by the expanding middle-income segment and strong discretionary spending in fashion, F&B, beauty and entertainment. On the real estate…

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