Johor’s Rent-to-Own housing scheme needs an update to ensure applicants given more leeway in light of Covid-19 impact

JOHOR BARU: Johor government is urged to review its three-year-old Rent-to-Own (RTO) housing scheme, to take into account the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy and the people’s earning power.

KGV International Property Consultants (M) Sdn Bhd director Samuel Tan said that in view of Covid-19, more time must be given to tenants to convert their rental properties into homeownership.