News by The Edge Malaysia

The REAL deal: Total rethink on PR1MA needed

In May this year, Local Government Development (KPKT) Minister Nga Kor Ming assured Malaysians there would be no more PR1MA Corporation Malaysia (PR1MA) sick projects come 2024. This is good news for affected buyers who are still waiting for their dream homes.

18 September, 2023

The REAL deal: Is Singapore property tax hike a boon for Malaysia?

Everyone who buys real estate in Singapore is subject to Buyer’s Stamp Duty (BSD). On top of this, for residential properties, depending on certain criteria, buyers are to pay another tax called the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD). The two taxes are computed based on the purchase price of the property or its market value, whichever is higher.

8 May, 2023

There must be political will to reduce property prices

Let’s face it, property prices are not about to drop just because the market clamours for it. While we do hear of the isolated fire sales on the secondary market, truth be told, I have yet to know of anyone who has managed to seal a hot deal.

10 April, 2023

Property players have favourable view of revised Budget 2023

The revised Budget 2023 was tabled earlier on Friday (Feb 24) by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The budget themed “Menbangun Malaysia Madani” is aimed at helping the rakyat and boosting the economic prospects of the country.

24 February, 2023
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