Solutions to housing affordability issues


OVER the years, the issue of prohibitive house prices and affordability have generated much attention. Why is housing unaffordable for many Malaysians? What are the solutions?

The price appreciation of residential properties in Malaysia has outpaced income growth and the average home prices are now well beyond the budget of many Malaysians.

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