Malaysia property market remains resilient with RM105.12bil transactions in 1H 2026 - Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's property market remained resilient, recording 187,320 transactions worth RM105.12 billion in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.
Cautious sentiment to temper property demand
PETALING JAYA: Cautious consumer sentiment continues to weigh on the property market, with data from July's loan applications showing stable demand growth month-on-month (m-o-m) following a flat June, says MBSB Research.
Data centres drive wider property spillover benefits
PETALING JAYA: Data-centre (DC) investments are increasingly generating spillover benefits across the wider property market, with demand extending beyond industrial land to residential, commercial, logistics and hospitality assets in surrounding areas.
The economics of demolition
When ageing structures sit on valuable land, stakeholders often clash over what should replace them. Some developers may envision a residential offering while others may want another shopping centre, hotel or integrated development.
Chinese buyers driving Malaysian boom
Malaysia's residential real estate sector is witnessing an unprecedented surge in interest from buyers from China, driven by a profound evolution in buyer profiles.
Student housing set for growth
Malaysia's student accommodation market is on the cusp of an institutional expansion, propelled by the country's growing status as a premier higher education hub across South-East Asia, South Asia and the Middle East.
Australia’s housing market losing altitude
For the past three decades, buying a home in Sydney has been the surest bet in Australia. Rising prices have enriched families and made property the engine of household wealth.
Developers slide amid new housing rules
SHANGHAI: Chinese property developers' shares came under pressure yesterday after the government announced regulatory changes to help shore up confidence in the crisis-hit sector, but the move sparked expectations of more consolidation across the industry.
Klang Valley residential market on the rise in 2026
PETALING JAYA: A stable interest-rate environment, steady household incomes and sustained buyer confidence are expected to support the Klang Valley residential market for the remainder of 2026.
The work-commission mismatch
The profession of property agents might not be as straightforward as it seems. From the outside, life can appear glamorous. Agents can work flexible hours, have the versatility to handle different types of properties and earn an uncapped income.
