Since the inaugural nationwide GST implementation kicked in at the beginning of April, the real estate fraternity has been kept busy with stakeholders having to digest the loads of practical changes required from the primary to the secondary market. While there are many differing views, one thing is clear, confusion has already begun to set …
Mortgage is a very unique bank product. Why? This is because the collateral being used to secure a loan from the banks is property. Of all facilities you have taken up with your banks, your mortgage is one very unique product where the property value appreciates over time, while your loan depreciates over the time. …
Meticulous research and sub-sale strategies prove winning ways for a young property investor By: Aidil Mohammad Noor Young Magdeline Lim, fresh from college graduation in 2010, first came to realisation that she needed to start an investment because she knew eventually she needed a safe and secure investment for when she retire and can no …
Getting into the property investment market requires a lot of preparation. While you may be financially-able, you still have to consider how you can turn your hard-earned Ringgit into a an investment capital and earn from it. 1. Know your budget Before investing in property it’s vital to have a thorough understanding of your cash …
The Klang Valley residential market continued to slump for the second quarter of 2015 (2Q2015) in the aftermath of the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in April, coupled with the weakening of the ringgit, which have tightened domestic spending. Developers have become more cautious with their new launches, with some postponing them …
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They must meet the affordability criteria to avoid debt burden KUALA LUMPUR: First-time home buyers should ensure they meet the affordability criteria before buying a home to avoid taking on a debt burden they cannot handle. Bank Negara governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz said banks had provided individuals “many flexible ways” for them …
