Housing experts in Malaysia are urging the government to implement a vacancy tax to curb the rising number of vacant and unsold homes, and to stabilise property prices by deterring speculation. According to a report by FMT, many so-called “affordable” housing units are being held vacant by owners or investors, ... Read More

In Malaysia, a vacancy tax is more likely to hurt homebuyers and homeowners rather than ease a property glut. This is the view expressed by the National House Buyers Association (HBA) and an independent researcher in response to a proposal for the introduction of a levy for properties that remain ... Read More