The survey also revealed that 45% of property purchasers in 1H2017 are first-time homebuyers, followed by upgraders at 33%. 

“There is a big discrepancy between projected supply and actual supply.”

“But something needs to be given (by the government), you can’t keep on pushing up the compliance cost, impose new policies and charge us for that.”

Rehda recent survey showed that only 31% of respondents had new launches in the first half of the year.

Association also highlights that IBS suppliers are lacking outside Klang Valley.

When one talks about smart cities, the idea is not to create a new city from scratch but to find ways of improving people’s lives by using technology.

Mapex 2017 is targeting RM250 million in sales and at least 30,000 visitors to the three-day event.

The concept of building a smart city is not about constructing a new city from scratch but how to improve the daily lives of city dwellers through technology, innovative ideas and sustainable design.

What are the keys to a happy urban life?

Our lives are becoming increasingly “smarter” as we move into the future. However, for the ordinary man on the street, can they afford to be smart?