So, you've probably seen those property ads promising a dreamy "Guaranteed Rental Return" (or GRR for short). They’re everywhere. The deal sounds sweet: buy a place, and the developer promises to pay you a steady 5% to 10% return every year. No tenant headaches, no landlord drama—just easy, passive income ... Read More

You’ve probably come across property ads boasting about their “QLASSIC score”—but what is it, really? Is it just another marketing term, or does it actually tell you something important about the quality of a home? As more developers highlight their QLASSIC achievements, it’s worth understanding what this score means, how ... Read More

Have you ever wondered how much those bungalows in Penang are worth? Or perhaps, where the most expensive houses are located on the island? Let's delve into the details and take a closer look at the top 5 most expensive residential properties that were sold in Penang in 2022. #5 ... Read More

As we step into 2023, the Penang property market is expected to continue its gradual recovery phase from the pandemic-induced slowdown. The year 2021/2022 was a good time to buy property in Penang, thanks to the Home Ownership Campaign (HOC), record-low interest rates, and developers offering freebies, discounts, and rebates ... Read More

As the effects of COVID-19 pandemic are felt around the world, property is undoubtedly one of the most impacted industries in Penang. Although CMCO is now lifted, the ongoing corresponding containment measures are expected to worsen the already slow and cautious property market here. Looking back at the first quarter ... Read More

It was another slow year for Penang housing market in 2018 with no significant improvement in market sentiment. While the data published by NAPIC indicated a slight increase of 4% in residential property transaction volume, the average transacted price for the residential segments saw a slight drop of 3% in ... Read More

As we welcome 2019, here is a chance to make sure you are updated on the most read Penang development stories in Penang Property Talk over the past 12 months ... Read More

For those who have missed some of the most popular housing projects in 2018, do not be despaired. Here are the 10 most active projects for you. 8 out of 10 in the list are affordable housing projects, each of them has been read by up to 40,000 users in ... Read More

On the night of 9 May 2018, a new Malaysia was born. Automatically, one very critical thought transpired in my mind. The property market in Penang will most likely have its reformation and almost guaranteed to have a facelift. For almost a decade, Penang has been aiming high, with many ... Read More

Penang, the second smallest Malaysian state by land mass has among the nation's highest population densities and is one of the country's most urbanised states. Penang is also the most unique state in the country as it is the only state that is made up of an island and mainland ... Read More