Buying your first property is a major milestone and for many, affordable homes are the most accessible way to begin investing in real estate. They come with reasonable prices, decent facilities, and are often located in areas with growing demand. However, affordability alone doesn’t guarantee investment success. Before you take ... Read More

For years, Penang Island has been seen as the natural home for million-ringgit residences — from seafront condos to exclusive landed houses. But across the bridge, Penang Mainland (Seberang Perai) is quietly building its own luxury housing market, with guarded communities now fetching prices once thought exclusive to the island ... Read More

Penang’s high-rise residential market has long been a focal point for both investors and homebuyers seeking premium urban and waterfront living. The latest ranking of the 30 most expensive selling high-rise residences is based on the average transacted prices per square foot (psf) recorded in 2024 and 2025. Importantly, the ... Read More

Ask anyone about property investment, and sure enough, you’ll hear the golden rule: “Location, location, location.” If you’ve ever sat in a property investment talk or chatted with an experienced agent, you’ll know this phrase gets repeated like a mantra. And to be fair, it’s true — location is important. Where ... Read More

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