Connectivity factor to shape real estate market
Connectivity will continue to remain a huge factor for real estate developers, particularly as states like Johor step up infrastructure investments and deepen cross-border linkages.
Property segment set for solid expansion
Buying interest in property remains resilient and the buying momentum is expected to be sustained in 2026 led by the positive outlook for the sector.
UK housing market is turning a corner
UK real estate agents grew more optimistic in December as easing borrowing costs and an end to budget uncertainty lifted some of the gloom that hung over the housing market for much of last year.
Scotland plans tax on homes over US$1.35mil
The Scottish government plans to introduce two new council tax bands by 2028 for the most expensive properties while raising the threshold at which lower earners pay income tax.
Property sector set for fundamental-driven growth
Headline activity in Malaysia's property market no longer provides a complete picture of underlying market dynamics, as outcomes are now driven by infrastructure readiness, capital discipline and alignment with long-term demand fundamentals.
Malaysia's property sector to shift to fundamental- driven growth - Knight Frank
KUALA LUMPUR: Headline activity in Malaysia's property market no longer provides a complete picture of underlying market dynamics, as outcomes are now driven by infrastructure readiness, capital discipline and alignment with long-term demand fundamentals.
Real estate sector set for upswing this year
PETALING JAYA: There is plenty of positivity in the real estate sector in 2026, with factors such as a solid economic outlook, buoyant property transactions and a steady stream of infrastructure projects among the key catalysts.
Why speculation hurts homebuyers
Today, the Malaysian housing market appears steady on the surface but the reality beneath is far more uneven. Growing up, the older generation often advised their children to secure at least one property as a hedge against inflation.
More fresh paint forl aneways
Once dismissed as dingy service corridors, Malaysia's urban alleyways are quietly being reimagined as lively public spaces. With colourful murals, small independent businesses and small pockets of historical significance tucked into narrow lanes, these spaces show that even the most overlooked parts of a city can take on new meaning.
Johor drives property momentum
Johor has shown encouraging growth within the property market in recent years, but there are concerns of over-speculation in the state.
