{"id":117369,"date":"2025-09-29T11:23:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T03:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/?p=117369"},"modified":"2025-09-29T11:52:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T03:52:13","slug":"what-budget-2026-means-for-malaysias-property-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/what-budget-2026-means-for-malaysias-property-market\/","title":{"rendered":"What Budget 2026 Means for Malaysia\u2019s Property Market"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Written by Muhazrol Muhamad, GVP, Head of Bumiputra Segment<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Budget 2026: What Homebuyers, Developers and Investors Should Expect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malaysia’s upcoming Budget 2026, set to be announced on 10 October 2025, is expected to significantly influence the property market. A key concern for homebuyers is whether the stamp duty exemption on properties up to RM500,000 will be extended beyond 31 December 2025. If extended, it would continue supporting affordability and encourage first-time buyers, especially those targeting the RM300k–RM500k segment. However, if it expires, a surge in property transactions may occur before year-end, followed by a market slowdown. With current mortgage rates at a manageable 2.75%, this presents a short-term opportunity for buyers despite broader affordability challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For developers, Budget 2026 may offer targeted incentives and stronger backing for financing schemes like SJKP, which supports up to 120% financing for qualified buyers, especially gig workers and low-income households. These measures could help reduce unsold inventory and support market stability amid economic uncertainty. Investors, meanwhile, will closely watch changes to Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT), especially the stricter self-assessment and documentation process. Budget 2026 is anticipated to serve as a turning point, prompting all stakeholders, buyers, developers, and investors—to reassess their strategies in what is likely to be a redefined and opportunity-laden market in 2026 and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Written by Muhazrol Muhamad, GVP, Head of Bumiputra Segment Budget 2026: What Homebuyers, Developers and Investors Should Expect Malaysia’s upcoming Budget 2026, set to be announced on 10 October 2025, is expected to significantly influence the property market. 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