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Penang property transactions slow while new launches surge nearly 80% in 1H 2026
Penang’s property market recorded a softer performance in the first half of 2026, with total transactions falling 9.9% year-on-year to 9,960 transactions. The total value of transactions also declined by 3.6% to RM6.76 billion, according to the latest Property Market Report 1H 2026 by the National Property Information Centre (NAPIC) ... Read More
The EV transition is redefining urban living in Penang
Penang is quietly cementing its reputation as one of Malaysia's most EV-forward states, and for property buyers and developers, that shift carries real implications. According to data from the Malaysia Zero Emission Vehicle Association (MyZEVA), Penang has already surpassed its national EV charging deployment target, achieving 105% of its 600-charger ... Read More
5 Things to Consider When Investing in Your 1st Affordable Home in Penang
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
Location, Location, Location? Think Again
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 a ... Read More
Guaranteed Rental Returns (GRR): The Illusion and The Reality
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 ... Read More
Understanding the QLASSIC Score: A Measure of Construction Quality
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, ... Read More
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