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Top 8 Property News Portal in Malaysia

Today we are looking at a comparison of 20 property news portals in Malaysia with SimilarWeb.com's web traffic analytic and it is plausible to conclude that PenangPropertyTalk.com has accomplished a new milestone by achieving the fifth position with a monthly visits of 140,000 in October 2015. The chart outlines the top ... Read More
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First Time Home Buyers 101

Buying your first home is never an easy decision. Not only it is most people’s biggest financial commitment, it can also be time-consuming and frustrating. One of the most common question asked by first time home buyer is when will be the best time to buy a property in Penang ... Read More
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20 Most Active Projects in Penang (October 2015)

If you ever wonder how well are the affordable housings doing in Penang, take a few minutes going through the chart below. These are the top 20 most active projects in Penang, based on the total number of project page views we have received in October 2015. With the introduction of new measures ... Read More
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Penang Property Market Value

One of the most common question asked here is the current market value of a property in Penang. Certainly, it is everyone's dream that their property value gain a measurable appreciation. Property market value can be interpreted very differently depending on the specific market you’re discussing. Each house is unique ... Read More
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Foreign Property Buyers in Penang

In Penang, there is a common perception that foreign property buyers and investors are the culprits behind escalating property prices. But is this generally true? Figure below shows the ratio of foreign residential homebuyer in Penang for the year of 2010, 2011 and 2012 (latest available data). Clearly, more than ... Read More
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Penang Island vs Mainland (Part 4) – Population

Population Population growth comprises two basic components - the natural population growth (birth and death), and the non-natural population growth (relocation), which by contrast may occurs quickly and unexpectedly. With natural population growth, developers can react accordingly to the market demands. They are able offset anticipatable demand by providing more ... Read More
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Penang Island vs Mainland (Part 3) – Connectivity & Accessibility

Connectivity & Accessibility More than 30 years ago, before the Penang Bridge was built, it was a big thing for people from mainland to go to the island. Property investment in the Island vs mainland was hardly discussed because travelling to the other side of Penang taking ferry on a ... Read More
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Penang Island vs Mainland (Part 2) – Land scarcity or abundant?

Land scarcity or abundant, which one is better? Scarcity of land is one of the most common explanations given by those looking to invest or having invested into a property in Penang Island. Many people seem to have convinced that since the island is running out of development land, prices ... Read More
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Penang Island vs Mainland (Part 1) – Location branding

by Ken Lim In Penang, one of the most intense debated topic is the property investment and purchase decision between the properties in island and mainland. The island which is well-known for its “scarcity of land” has always been the top property investment choice for both locals and foreigners, whereas ... Read More
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FAQ – Gated and Guarded Community

What is Strata Titles? When buying a condominium, apartment or any gated & guarded housing scheme, is equivalent to buying a parcel of property in a building or land, which will be subdivided, with each being issued an individual strata title. The strata title is similar to a land grant, ... Read More