Original article by by Pankaj C. Kumar
Just about a month ago, the National Property Information Centre (NAPIC) released the Malaysian housing data for the first quarter (Q1) period ended 2019. There are several interesting findings from the state of the Malaysian property market in the first quarter, especially for homebuyers but definitely not for developers, as overhang remains elevated.
While the property market is expected to remain challenging in 2019, for those looking to buy a home for their own stay, it may be a good time to buy as sellers are more flexible with their asking prices while developers are offering attractive packages with freebies and other incentives.…
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