Malaysia’s real estate market remains attractive to foreign investors even with stronger ringgit
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's real estate market continues to receive demand from foreign investors in 2026 even with the stronger ringgit, underpinned by affordable property prices within the Southeast Asia region.
Shifting trends boost office market
PETALING JAYA: Despite the persisting office space glut, especially in the Klang Valley, experts believe the sector is on the path to recovery.
Taking the BRRRR approach
In the world of social media and success stories that flood our feeds, the acronym BRRRR might have popped up. Short for Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance and Repeat, it has become a popular way to quickly build a property portfolio.
VM2026 to reshape rental market
The anticipated arrival of 47 million international tourists for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) is more than a tourism milestone. It is the catalyst for a fundamental structural shift in the Malaysian rental market.
Thin walls: From neighbours to enemies
In many Malaysian homes, a not-so-silent thief is stealing the joy out of domestic life. Whether in landed or strata homes, the sound of heavy footsteps, loud conversations, blaring television programmes, or the whirr of a blender in the morning can feel like a permanent broadcast – one never asked for.
Strata overhang to ease if prudence continues
The property overhang situation could ease further if more developers adopt a cautious approach and be more discerning in their launches.
Real estate credit hits US$79bil in 4Q
Outstanding credit for real estate in Vietnam rose to about two quadrillion dong (US$78.5bil) in the fourth quarter of 2025, up nearly 28% from a year earlier, as lending rebounded sharply and regulators moved to rein in risks, official data show.
Keeree set for return to Thai property sector
Keeree Kanjanapas's major return to the property sector, after a hiatus of more than three decades, marks a bold move: a 100 billion baht (US$3.2bil) investment plan over two years under the Baan Chao Thai project, aimed at reopening the door to home ownership for Thais.
Residential property market to remain stable
PETALING JAYA: The residential property market is expected to record a stable and positive trajectory this year, say property experts.
Urban harmony: Can stakeholders row together?
The health of Malaysia's property sector is more than just buildings. Behind every high-rise and residential project, there is a delicate balance between local authorities, private developers and the public. How well these groups work together determines not only the sector's growth but also whether Malaysians can afford to live in safe, sustainable and well-planned homes.
