Property outlook in Malaysia to be bleak in first half


Sluggish demand: A number of property developers downsized their launches and sales targets last year, and were focusing on the affordable housing market.

PETALING JAYA: Affordability and strict bank lending will continue to weigh on the property sector, with the outlook to remain bleak in the first half of the year.

UOBKayHian Research said in a report that demand remained an issue despite property prices in key areas – Penang, Johor and the Klang Valley – remaining relatively stable with house-price indices holding up.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Business , property outlook , sector , stringent , bleak , stocks , shares , klci , klse ,

Next In Business News

Genting unit lodges RM5bil unrated MTN programme with SC
SC gives nod to Sunway Healthcare's Bursa Main Market listing
Evergreen Max unit secures RM50mil short-term credit facility from Bank Islam
Ancom Nylex inks RM76.8mil deal to dispose of 50% stake in new unit formed under restructuring
Ringgit extends gains to close higher as US rate cut expectations stay elevated
Gadang sells Selangor land for RM2.5mil
Stocks rise, dollar wilts as investors strap in for Fed rate cut
Bursa Malaysia ends lower as investors eye US data, BOJ decision
Quality Concrete subsidiary bags RM294.59mil contract for Mukah water supply system
Hartanah Kenyalang bags RM42.79mil construction contract in Sarawak

Others Also Read