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…
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,…
Malaysia Housing Market Shows Firmer Prices on Lower Volume
Malaysia’s housing market is entering mid-2026 with firmer prices, even as transaction activity slows.
According to NAPIC/JPPH’s Q1 2026 data, overall property transactions fell 8% year-on-year to 89,966, while transaction value slipped only 0.6% to RM51.09 billion. This suggests a more controlled market rather than a broad contraction.
Pricing remained positive. The Malaysian…
The Strait of Malacca Moves Into Sharper Focus
The Strait of Malacca is once again drawing attention as global markets reassess the importance of major maritime trade routes.
After Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz in late February 2026, investors and policymakers have become more alert to the risks surrounding key shipping corridors. For Southeast Asia, any disruption…
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UEM Sunrise Berhad has announced a strategic partnership with EXSIM KLCC Sdn Bhd for the development of Lot 149, a 1.6-acre freehold land located at the junction of Jalan Ampang and Jalan P. Ramlee, adjacent to Kuala Lumpur City Centre.
The partnership was formalised through a Development Rights Agreement (DRA), giving EXSIM KLCC…
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Say “Damansara” in the Klang Valley and people instantly know it is more than just an address, it is a quiet sign of status, comfort and success.
But here’s the interesting part: there is not just one Damansara. There are more than 25 neighbourhoods, roads and townships across the Klang Valley carrying the Damansara name,…
Malaysia's property market is entering a new phase where connectivity is becoming just as important as location. As fuel subsidy rationalisation, transport costs, toll charges, and vehicle ownership expenses continue to rise, buyers and investors are increasingly evaluating properties based on the real cost of daily commuting rather than distance alone.
This shift is strengthening…
