What Does an OPR Reduction Mean for Property Investors?
Ryan Pasupathy
With all the socio-economic devastation that the corona virus is causing, the Malaysian government has initiated numerous policies to help ease the financial burden of the people, among them being another reduction in the OPR or Overnight Policy Rate – What does an OPR reduction …
Short Term Rental Airbnb Regulations in Malaysia
Over the past several months, there has been a lot of talk surrounding the development of short term rental Airbnb regulations in Malaysia. The question, ‘Is Airbnb is legal in Malaysia?’ is no much less asked as people have come to understand that it most …
Fractional Property Ownership in Malaysia: An Interview with Alex Knight
Did you know that there is such a thing as fractional property ownership in Malaysia? Property fractionalization or fractional property ownership is not actually a very new idea but due to regulatory issues, it has not quite taken off in Malaysia. In its earliest form, …
Santuari Park Pantai: Luxury Development for the Ultra-Rich
Have you ever wondered what a Luxury Development for the Ultra-Rich looks like? Behold the latest luxury development by Sanctuary Lakes Global Group (SLGG) – Santuari Park Pantai. Strategically located adjacent to the Bukit Kerinchi Green Recreational Park and nearby Bukit Gasing Forest Reserve, with …
Malaysia Budget 2019: Property Sector Review
Rent and Returns’ Malaysia Budget 2019: Property Sector Review is meant to give you a clear and detailed understanding of all of the property related items included in the budget and what you can expect with the upcoming changes mentioned in the budget. In order …
Is Airbnb Legal in Malaysia?
If you’re a property investor, you would have come across advertisements or agents telling you that you can easily earn 8% to 12% per annum off your property through Airbnb. But are you committing a crime? Is Airbnb legal in Malaysia? Short-term rental platforms like …
The Malaysian Property Market Under Pakatan Harapan
All eyes are on Malaysia following GE14 and as property investors, everyone is wondering what does this mean for the Malaysian property market under Pakatan Harapan. Based on their manifesto, they have outlined a number things which are definitely going to have an effect on …
What Does an Interest Rate Hike Mean for Property Investors?
So, what does an interest rate hike mean for property investors in Malaysia? The recent increase in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by Bank Negara of 25 basis points has caused a flurry amidst new property investors wondering what exactly this means for them. Basically, …
MyDeposit 2018 – A Government Sponsored Down payment?
MyDeposit 2018 – A government sponsored down payment? Yes, you read that right. The Malaysian Government has introduced a new scheme where they will pay for your first property purchase’s down payment. Considering all the things you’ll need to think about when buying a new …
Oversupply! The Wrong Kind of Housing Boom
An oversupply! The wrong kind of housing boom threatens Malaysia’s property market. It appears to be that Kuala Lumpur is entering or has been nestled in for some time already, what seems to be a property bubble. More and more high rise residential developments are …
