Majority of Malaysians want to own a home in next 6 months


However, stringent lending rules continue to be a major deterrent, Real Estate and Housing Association(Rehda) president Datuk Seri F D Iskandar(inset filepic) said. In a poll of 1,655 respondents, he said 56% were looking to own a home within the next six months, primarily within the KLCC area and Kuala Lumpur city centre. Picture shows people making enquires at the StarProperty.my Fair 2017 at Queensbay Mall earlier this month.

PETALING JAYA: More than half of Malaysians surveyed want to own a home within the next six months, according to the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia (Rehda).

However, stringent lending rules continue to be a major deterrent, association president Datuk Seri F D Iskandar said.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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