Malaysia Housing Overhang 2026: Why RM300K Homes Stay Unsold

Malaysia has 33,094 brand new homes that nobody has bought. More than a third of them cost RM300,000 or less. That doesn't fit the usual story. We keep hearing that homes are too expensive. Yet thousands of homes at the cheapest end of the market are finished and ready to move into, and still unsold.…

12/10/20260Comments

BySafarah

Market Insights

Buying Property in Malaysia: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

A practical, step-by-step guide to buying property in Malaysia in 2026. Work out what you can afford, compare loans, understand stamp duty and legal fees, and know exactly what happens from booking to getting your keys.

MM2H Europe: Is Living in Malaysia Worth It for Europeans in 2026?

Forty. That is how many British MM2H participants had bought homes in Malaysia by the end of 2025, making the UK first in Europe. No other European country made the top 10. Out of 744 completed MM2H home purchases, China accounted for 304 and Britain for 40, according to parliamentary figures reported by Malay Mail. The…

Budget 2027 Could Help Prevent RM1.8 Billion of Unsold Homes

Malaysia’s Budget 2027 could help reduce unsold affordable homes while setting the foundation for the country’s new 10-year National Housing Policy. With Malaysia targeting one million affordable homes by 2035, Juwai IQI believes the focus should not simply be on building more homes, but building the right homes in the right locations and at prices…

Vietnam Property Market October 2026: Policy Reform Reshapes a Resilient but Selective Market

Policy Reform Takes Centre Stage Vietnam’s residential market is entering the final quarter of 2026 with policy, rather than pricing, driving the conversation. Resolution 21-NQ/TW is set to shape the next round of Land Law and housing amendments, including proposals linking apartment use to a building’s service life and placing greater reconstruction obligations on owners. The…

Thailand Property Market October 2026: Luxury Condominiums Lead Bangkok’s Selective Growth

Luxury Segment Drives Bangkok Condominium Activity Downtown Bangkok recorded more new condominium launches in H1 2026 than during the same period a year earlier, with luxury and super-luxury developments emerging as the main drivers of new supply. Completed condominium projects achieved an average sales rate of 93%, led by the luxury segment at 95%. Projects still under construction recorded a lower…

Singapore Property Market October 2026: New Home Sales Rebound on Strong Project Launches

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05/10/20260Comments

BySharon Yap

Newsletter Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Property Market October 2026: Riyadh Leads as Investment Turns More Selective

Market Growth Becomes More Selective Saudi Arabia’s property market entered the second half of 2026 in a period of recalibration. Long-term fundamentals remain strong, but residential demand is becoming increasingly price- and affordability-sensitive, favouring well-located and correctly priced projects over broad market speculation. Real estate transaction value reached SAR 112 billion in Q1 2026, up 6.8% year-on-year, while…

05/10/20260Comments

BySharon Yap

Newsletter Philippines

Philippines Property Market October 2026: Recovery Strengthens Across Residential, Office and Industrial Sectors

Residential Recovery Moves Into Clearer View The Philippine property market is showing stronger signs of recovery, led by a sharp improvement in residential absorption. In Metro Manila, preselling net take-up surged 765% year-on-year in Q1 2026, driven mainly by the economic and affordable segments. As a result, remaining inventory life fell to 6.8 years, down from a…

Asia Pacific Investment Outlook October 2026: Resilience, Property Growth and Stronger Regional Returns

Asia Pacific Defies Global Expectations The global economy has remained more resilient than expected in 2026 despite persistent inflation and elevated energy prices. The IMF projects global growth of 3.0% in 2026, rising to 3.4% in 2027, while Southeast Asia’s five largest emerging economies are expected to grow 4.1% this year. Asia Pacific is performing particularly strongly. CBRE…

05/10/20260Comments

BySharon Yap

Malaysia Housing Overhang 2026: Why RM300K Homes Stay Unsold

Malaysia Housing Overhang 2026: Why RM300K Homes Stay Unsold

Malaysia Housing Overhang 2026: Why RM300K Homes Stay Unsold

Buying Property in Malaysia: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

MM2H Europe: Is Living in Malaysia Worth It for Europeans in 2026?

Budget 2027 Could Help Prevent RM1.8 Billion of Unsold Homes

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