REHDA Johor wants govt to intervene 'to revive' property market
Iskandar Regional Development Authority has also been talking stakeholders such as the Johor government and property developers about ways to revive the property market.
Iskandar Regional Development Authority has also been talking stakeholders such as the Johor government and property developers about ways to revive the property market.
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“As long as the condition of the environment improves, Pasir Gudang will still do well [attracting investment], and as employment opportunities increase, more people will be buying residential properties and will stay in Pasir Gudang,” said Rehda Johor chairman Datuk Steve Chong Yoon On.
“We are not pointing fingers at any party, but current market conditions have changed and we need more flexible housing policies and all stakeholders, including banks and property valuers, need to have an open mindset to solve the problems.”
It stressed that the cement industry is highly capital intensive and hence needs to have a reasonable return on its investments in order to be able to meet the expectations of all its stakeholders.
With such schemes, retail and institutional investors can “crowdfund” first-time homebuyers for properties valued at RM500,000 and below.
Association of Valuers, Property Managers, Estate Agents and Property Consultants in the Private Sector Malaysia (PEPS) president Michael Kon: Whilst there hasn’t been any major policy announcements of note, the minister has largely focussed on home ownership, affordability and empowerment of the B40 group in particular.
Rehda president Datuk Soam Heng Choon says the minister had taken cognizance of the association’s input and wish list that was sent to the government in May 2018.
You see her in the news almost every day. Not just once but several times per day, she is quoted in articles talking about matters related to the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT). It is undeniable that the Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin is one of the hardest working ministers we have today.