Should you buy an abandoned house?


According to reports, there ar e 177 private housing projects that have been abandoned as at May 31.

BUYING property and then selling (or renting) it is often viewed as a good form of investment by many. This is especially the case for strategically-located homes that are either new or have been well maintained by a previous owner.

However, sometimes, an abandoned house or even an old, dilapidated one, could be worth investing in. Admittedly, reviving an abandoned house can be a daunting task. But with a little bit of patience, effort and money, the home you're looking to revive could just end up being a diamond in the rough.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

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

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

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

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Business News

South Korea shares rise ahead of Nvidia earnings
Asia-Pacific region to grow 4.2%; AI boom to cushion headwinds
Japan's Nikkei reverses course to rise as chip shares track South Korea�rebound
Commodity vessel transits through Strait of Hormuz hit three-month low�data shows
Lego sales rise as World Cup products draw new customers
New Sinopec boss presses reset for world's biggest oil refiner
Asia-Pacific airlines to maintain growth despite cost headwinds - S&P
VW CEO faces workers angry over his plan to cut 100,000 jobs
China taps AI for tax system modernisation drive
Dollar struggles for traction as markets weigh Iran sanctions, Treasury buybacks

Others Also Read