Victims Malaysia (VM) had hoped that HBA would support the KPKT (Housing and Local Government Ministry) initiative as it benefits the purchasers and stimulates the current gloomy housing industry.

The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has recently introduced an online platform called Housing Integrated Management System (HIMS), a single-entry system to replace the existing BLESS, IDAMAN and e-Pemaju, all of which are now rendered redundant (pun intended).

A “sick housing project” is defined by the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT)’s portal as one that has been delayed by more than 30% compared to its scheduled progress or one whose sale and purchase agreement (SPA) has lapsed.

Short-term rentals and homestays have their costs and consequences, as well as bouquets and brickbats. A discussion on whether a ban is the right way forward typically ends up with an emotionally charged “yea” or “nay”, depending on one’s personal interest and experience, good or bad.

The loan documentation is a tedious and complex process with every bank having its own drawdown requirements and processes. The following is a checklist (which varies from bank to bank) that conveyancing lawyers have to perform and undertake for the purchasers’ banks. 

The case arose from a challenge against the Tribunal’s decision that allowed a purchaser’s claim for damages against the developer for alleged unauthorised variations to the specifications of an apartment unit under the sale and purchase agreement (SPA). The apartment unit was part of Country Garden Danga Bay’s project in Johor.

Usually, when you decide to buy real property such as a house, apartment, condominium, shopoffice or land, you would probably consult a conveyancing lawyer, who could be recommended by the property agent or someone you know.

However, there may be times when the developer is unable to deliver the project within the stipulated date in the SPA. As a homebuyer, you have a right to claim compensation for the late delivery through the Liquidated Ascertained Damages (LAD) clause in your SPA.

What does all this mean for those who have bought properties that are now being built?

Will they get a property that has been build according to the specifications spelt out in the sales and purchase agreement? Would all the building processes be executed the way they should be?

Previously, CGDB’s judicial review applications were heard on July 17, 2019, whereupon the High Court dismissed CGDB’s application for an Order for Certiorari to quash the Housing Tribunal awards granted to the buyers earlier.