National Housing Department Never Offers K1MMM To Public

PUTRAJAYA, March 3 (Bernama) — The Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry through the National Housing Department (JPN) has never offered the 1Malaysia Affordable Housing Scheme (K1MMM) to the public. JPN director-general Datuk Mohamad Yusoff Ghazali said the bogus scheme offered by Serata Prima Sdn Bhd was using the logos of the ministry, the … Read more

House Buyers Must Shop Around For Best Financing Package

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) — First time house buyers should shop around to find financing which best suits their needs as certain commercial banks do offer special packages for first timers, says Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM). ABM also suggested that these first timers work with their financiers when assessing the suitability and … Read more

Government Will Review National Housing Policy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) — The government has agreed to review the National Housing Policy, especially related to property prices, which was proposed be decided by the government, not just to market forces. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the government via the Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry … Read more

Banks Should Offer First-Time House Buyers Flexibility In Obtaining Loans

PETALING JAYA, March 1— The Real Estate and Housing Development Association Malaysia (REHDA) is encouraging banks to be more flexible in providing loans to first-time house buyers. Fifty per cent of these buyers are not entitled for loans because they are unable to come up with the down payment, drew low salaries and had existing … Read more

Melbourne’s Auction Market Leaves A Firm Stamp At The Summer Finale

Melbourne’s robust home auction market has ended summer with a steady result despite a surge in listings – particularly in the inner suburbs Low interest rates have kept the market bubbling along this year so far in what clearly remains a sellers’ market. andrew-wilson These conditions are likely to continue through autumn with confidence reinforced … Read more

5 Factors Make Real Estate the IDEAL Investment

Fact: investments are opportunities. The benefits are immeasurable: growing savings beating inflation earning tax deductions increasing returns and securing Financial Freedom, among many others. Despite numerous investment options, real estate is prime. It supplies the control and flexibility entrepreneurs and investors desire. 5 Factors Make Real Estate the IDEAL Investment: I – Income Receive cash … Read more

A Conveyancing Practitioner’s Eyes

The normal perception of property investment involves the acquiring of ownership to a property through conveyance of the title deed from the property owner to the buyer. Typically the process encompasses the entering into a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) and transfer instrument between the property owner with the buyer. In the case of a … Read more

Top 5 Questions Homebuyers Ask Their Solicitor Before Buying A New Home

Buying a new home can be a legal minefield and, for many, the conveyancing process can be daunting. You may well have a number of questions you wish to ask your solicitor before you embark on this process.  1. How does the conveyancing process work? Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring a property from … Read more

Hammering On Auction Properties

Homebuyers and investors who are seeking property purchases from both primary and secondary market may wish to look into properties made available via the property auction channel. Despite the many myths and misconceptions, investing in auction properties presents several advantages that may put knowledgeable investors at the front edge. Unlike sub-sale or buying from the … Read more

Singapore Homes Seriously Unaffordable: Report

Singapore’s market cooling measures have been effective in reducing the prices of HDB flats and private homes over the past few years, but housing costs here are still seen as too high, revealed findings published by a global report last month. According to the 12th Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey, Singapore has a “seriously … Read more