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…
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…
UPDATED 14 JULY 2026 The rules changed fast. Following public feedback, the Cabinet made SKBBK (LINDUNG 24 JAM) contributions voluntary for Malaysian employees from 8 to 9 July 2026, while they stay mandatory for foreign employees. Malaysian workers are enrolled by default and can opt out through PERKESO's online declaration, live since 13 July 2026. Self-employed agents are…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
Saudi Residential Market Cools After Rapid Growth
Saudi Arabia’s residential property market is entering a clear cooling phase after several years of strong price growth.
The national Real Estate Price Index stood at 103.3 in Q1 2026, down 0.2% quarter-on-quarter and 1.6% year-on-year. The decline was mainly driven by housing, where prices fell 3.6%, led by lower residential land, apartment…
Philippines Real Estate Shows Stronger Recovery Signals
The Philippines property market is entering the second half of 2026 with improving momentum. The US-Iran ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have helped stabilise global oil markets, leading to major fuel rollbacks in the Philippines.
This is easing pressure on household budgets and business costs, while also supporting buyer…
