The festive cash tsunami
Even as the lunar calendar turns toward the Year of the Fire Horse this February, Malaysia's shopping malls have already undergone a transformation that is more than just aesthetic.
Youths say no to home buying
More young Malaysians are renting instead of buying. But does that mean the dream of owning a home is dead?
Building adaptation –the way forward
Urban renewal has garnered much attention and debate of late on the Malaysian built environment. Currently, urban renewal projects are focusing primarily on old dilapidated high-rise strata properties in urban areas. While the nation is relatively young, the majority of high-rise buildings are still relatively new and of low building age.
Malaysia’s property market transaction value expected to hit RM250bil in 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's property market continues to grow at a steady pace, with the total transaction value expected to exceed RM250 billion this year, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.
IOI Properties Group sells industrial land for RM740mil
PETALING JAYA: IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) has inked an agreement to sell three plots of land at its IOI Industrial Park @ Banting for RM740.68mil.
Asia Pacific real estate net buying intentions hit 4-year high, survey shows
HONG KONG: Net buying intentions in Asia Pacific real estate rose to a four-year high for 2026, lifted by a stronger rental outlook, reduced supply pipelines and gradually easing financing conditions, a survey by CBRE showed on Tuesday.
Australia home prices keep rising in January, Sydney cools
SYDNEY: Australian home prices started the year with solid gains nationally, though the major markets of Sydney and Melbourne showed some fatigue given stretched affordability and concerns about rising mortgage rates.
Retail REITs expected to grow strongly in 2026
PETALING JAYA: Real estate investment trusts (REITs) with retail assets capped off 2025 on a high, with expectations of continued income stability going into 2026.
Gen Z turns to house hacking
Buying a home in Malaysia is no longer the straightforward milestone it once was. Skyrocketing prices, rising rents, and wages that fail to keep up are pushing many young adults to rethink what a first home should be.
Old is still gold
For decades, new property launches have dominated Malaysia's real estate market. Shiny showrooms, early-bird rebates and the promise of brand-new finishes made them irresistible to buyers and investors alike.
