Budget 2027 expands stamp duty exemptions for first-time homebuyers, provides RM20 billion in housing financing guarantees and allocates almost RM1 billion for public and affordable housing. Siva Shanker, Senior Director Real Estate Agency of Rahim & Co Chestertons, breaks down what all these measures mean to Malaysians and the nation's property market.

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Budget 2027 expands stamp duty exemptions for first-time homebuyers, provides RM20 billion in housing financing guarantees and allocates almost RM1 billion for public and affordable housing. Siva Shanker, Senior Director Real Estate Agency of Rahim &amp; Co Chestertons, breaks down what all these measures mean to Malaysians and the nation's property market.Image Credit: Shutterstock

Budget 2027: Housing, Affordability, and the Property Market

Malaysia’s proposed Urban Renewal Act aims to unlock long-stalled redevelopment of ageing strata buildings, but not without controversy. Public policy advisers Han Jun Siew and Peter Leong break down the legal hurdles, the realities of redevelopment on the ground, and what homeowners should watch out for as the bill is revised and retabled.

Malaysia’s proposed Urban Renewal Act aims to unlock long-stalled redevelopment of ageing strata buildings, but not without controversy. Public policy advisers Han Jun Siew and Peter Leong break down the legal hurdles, the realities of redevelopment on the ground, and what homeowners should watch out for as the bill is revised and retabled.

Malaysia's Urban Renewal Dilemma

As Malaysia becomes increasingly urbanised, more people are living in strata developments. Behind these condos and apartments are property managers responsible for everything from maintenance and finances to community management. Ishak Ismail, President of the Malaysian Institute of Property and Facility Managers, shares insights into this career path.

As Malaysia becomes increasingly urbanised, more people are living in strata developments. Behind these condos and apartments are property managers responsible for everything from maintenance and finances to community management. Ishak Ismail, President of the Malaysian Institute of Property and Facility Managers, shares insights into this career path.

Could Property Management Be Your Next Career?

Is Malaysia’s rental market working fairly for everyone? Jason Wee, Executive Director of Architects of Diversity, discusses a study the anti-discrimination NGO has conducted exploring how racial discrimination is shaping access to housing and if a Rental Tenancy Act could make a difference.

Is Malaysia’s rental market working fairly for everyone? Jason Wee, Executive Director of Architects of Diversity, discusses a study the anti-discrimination NGO has conducted exploring how racial discrimination is shaping access to housing and if a Rental Tenancy Act could make a difference.

Bias in the Rental Market

Malaysia’s abundant sunlight makes rooftop solar an increasingly attractive option for homeowners. But is it right for every property? Sebastian Beltran Cuevas, a renewable energy specialist with Verdant Solar, helps us make sense of what installation really entails, how much you can save, and the key risks and maintenance considerations before making the switch.

Malaysia’s abundant sunlight makes rooftop solar an increasingly attractive option for homeowners. But is it right for every property? Sebastian Beltran Cuevas, a renewable energy specialist with Verdant Solar, helps us make sense of what installation really entails, how much you can save, and the key risks and maintenance considerations before making the switch.

Rooftop Solar For Homes : A Guide

We often talk about buying property, but rarely about what happens when it fails. Kirit Kumar, Managing Director of Approved Group International (AGI), a technical consulting firm specialising in forensic investigation, damage assessment and property restoration, shares insights into what really happens after fires, floods, defects and disputes.



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We often talk about buying property, but rarely about what happens when it fails. Kirit Kumar, Managing Director of Approved Group International (AGI), a technical consulting firm specialising in forensic investigation, damage assessment and property restoration, shares insights into what really happens after fires, floods, defects and disputes.Image Credit: Shutterstock

The Hidden Cost of Property Failure

Malaysia’s residential property market proved more resilient than expected in 2025, with prices holding steady despite rising construction costs and tighter financing conditions. Datuk Ho Hon Sang, President of the Real Estate & Housing Developers' Association Malaysia shares his outlook for 2026.




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Malaysia’s residential property market proved more resilient than expected in 2025, with prices holding steady despite rising construction costs and tighter financing conditions. Datuk Ho Hon Sang, President of the Real Estate &amp; Housing Developers' Association Malaysia shares his outlook for 2026. Image Credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock.com</a>

REHDA : 2025 Overview & 2026 Expectations

As we welcome the Year of the Horse, in this special Lunar New Year show, we look at how the property sector might be shaping from a Feng Shui perspective. Dr YM Cheng of chinesezodiacfengshui.com discusses what the transition from the Wood Snake to the Fire Horse could mean for property owners and investors.

As we welcome the Year of the Horse, in this special Lunar New Year show, we look at how the property sector might be shaping from a Feng Shui perspective. Dr YM Cheng of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://chinesezodiacfengshui.com">chinesezodiacfengshui.com</a> discusses what the transition from the Wood Snake to the Fire Horse could mean for property owners and investors.

Property Feng Shui for an A马zing Year

Kuala Lumpur’s River of Life project to rehabilitate the city's waterways was reported to be about 95% complete in early 2025, more than a decade after it was first announced. Architect Dr Tan Loke Mun assesses what was promised, what was built, and whether the River of Life can actually deliver lasting urban, environmental and social impact.





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Kuala Lumpur’s River of Life project to rehabilitate the city's waterways was reported to be about 95% complete in early 2025, more than a decade after it was first announced. Architect Dr Tan Loke Mun assesses what was promised, what was built, and whether the River of Life can actually deliver lasting urban, environmental and social impact. Image Credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock.com</a>

KL's River of Life - 15 Years On

Why do some retail spaces thrive while some struggle? Why do some do well initially but fail to sustain? Jimmy Chiam of CCN Consulting, a company that works with mall owners and developers on how to make their retail properties work better, and Kyle E of POW Ideas, an architecture and interior design studio that researches the local retail scene.




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Why do some retail spaces thrive while some struggle? Why do some do well initially but fail to sustain? Jimmy Chiam of CCN Consulting, a company that works with mall owners and developers on how to make their retail properties work better, and Kyle E of POW Ideas, an architecture and interior design studio that researches the local retail scene. Image Credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock.com</a>

Retail Spaces: What Makes or Breaks Them

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