Tax relief timing for first-time home buyers is crucial


First-time buyers: (From left) Leon, JC and Telly Leong, 40, checking out the model of a new development. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Penang house-buyers are looking closely into the issue of location, price and timing of the tax relief announced in Budget 2025.

Accountant Leon Tan, 31, was all set to put down a deposit for the affordable housing unit of his choice, but will postpone it so that he will pay the deposit within the tax relief timeframe.

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