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Rethinking the 10% Rule: How Malaysians Can Buy a Home with Less Upfront Cash

Rethinking the 10% Rule: How Malaysians Can Buy a Home with Less Upfront Cash

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Rethinking the 10% Rule: How Malaysians Can Buy a Home with Less Upfront Cash

For years, the “10% down-payment rule” has been one of the biggest psychological and financial barriers to homeownership in Malaysia. The assumption was simple: no large cash reserve, no entry. Budget 2026 changes that narrative, placing greater emphasis on financing accessibility rather than affordability alone. With enhanced policy tools now in place, aspiring homeowners…
09/02/20260Comments

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Why Dubai Real Estate Attracts Global Investors

Dubai has transitioned from an emerging property market to a globally relevant destination for real estate capital. For affluent and high-net-worth investors in ASEAN, it now features a diversified international property allocation strategy due to its macro stability, tax-efficient structure, global demand base, and robust fundamentals. Political and economic stability are among Dubai’s foundational…
06/02/20260Comments

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Juwai IQI Global Real Estate Newsletter for February 2026

Looking ahead to February 2026, market sentiment continues to strengthen as confidence builds on the more stable footing established at the start of the year. Easing financial conditions, clearer interest rate direction, and resilient economic activity are helping investors and homebuyers move from caution to action. Across many markets, transaction activity is gradually improving as…
06/02/20260Comments

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India’s Retail Market Emerges as a Regional Growth Leader 

Written by Manu Bhazan, Country Head of India  India’s retail sector is entering a period of structural transformation, driven by rising disposable incomes, rapid urbanisation, and growing demand for premium consumer experiences. These forces are positioning India as one of the strongest retail growth markets globally.  India’s Tier 1 cities led retail rental growth in the APAC region. Galleria Market recorded…
07/01/20260Comments

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Pakistan Real Estate Outlook 2026: Emerging Opportunities 

Written by Junaid Hamid, Head of IQI Karachi Pakistan  Pakistan’s real estate market is entering a new growth phase heading into 2026, supported by urban expansion, infrastructure development, digital adoption, and policy reforms. These structural shifts are reshaping demand across residential and commercial segments.  Rapid urbanisation in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad continues to push housing demand higher, particularly in…
07/01/20260Comments

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Building the Future: Malaysia’s Data Centre Investment Surge 

Malaysia has emerged as Southeast Asia’s leading data centre hub, attracting US$34 billion in investment over the past four years. The sector is projected to more than triple from US$4 billion in 2024 to US$13.6 billion by 2030, driven by major AI hyperscalers including Google, AWS, Microsoft, Oracle and Nvidia via YTL Power. This rapid expansion has sparked a RM126 billion construction supercycle, with…
05/01/20260Comments

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Global Economic Outlook 2026: Is Growth Becoming Illusional?

Global economy is still looking for growth as it navigates through uncertain and tempestuous times. Equities, real estate and commodities remain favorable for smart and sophisticated global investors. Bonds may remain under pressure. Dollars are likely to stay weaker as FED stays dovish amid slowing down in US economy.     QE Comes Back in the Market QE is coming. The Fed started cutting rates in Sep…
05/01/20260Comments

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