A GROUP of residents have voiced out their protest against a hillslope project in Ampang, which they said went against existing development and planning guidelines.De Puncak Ukay residents in Taman Ukay Perdana are objecting to an approved housing project on a steep hillslope in their...

PETALING JAYA: Bank Negara is setting up a RM1bil Fund for Affordable Homes to help home buyers from the lower income group nationwide to finance the purchase of their first homes.The fund will be available for two years from Jan 2, 2019 or until the fund is fully utilised, according to a Bank...

PETALING JAYA: The government has proposed to set up the world’s first airport real estate investment trust (REIT) to raise RM4bil to fund future airport upgrades and expansion.The idea of setting up an airport REIT is to move the aviation industry towards a self-sustainable model that does not...

THE increase in the Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) to 5% from 0% on Malaysian individuals for the disposal of properties after the fifth year could subdue the local property market further.PPC International managing director Datuk Siders Sittampalam said the measure, which was tabled at Budget 2019...

By Viktor ChongThe hunt is on for the perfect home, and house buyers are leaving no stones unturned. From landed developments, to high rises and the luxurious villas, the property market is filled with various products that are bound to meet buyers’ expectations.According to the Rehda Property...

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BY Aisyah Suwardiaisyahs@thestar.com.myAlthough the property market seems to be focusing on the first-time homebuyers, there are other segments of buyers in the market, and among them are the upgraders.Upgraders are typically homeowners who are looking to buy their next home to accommodate their...

The Malaysian Institute of Professional Estate Agents and Consultants (MIPEAC) disagrees with suggestions for a separate Board for Estate Agents made recently according to a statement by the association.It is in response to calls for a separate Board for Estate Agents recently."MIPEAC does note...

With the release of Malaysia’s new financial plan came some questions, so we solicited an economist to get his thoughts on Budget 2019."A growth-centric, austerity-driven, and people-focused budget"– Shan Saeed (Chief Economist of IQI Global)Shan Saeed, Chief Economist for IQI Global – a real...