The Property Show

PropertyGuru has recently released 2 reports on the Malaysian Property Market and Consumer Sentiment Survey. And with residential property sales contracting by 1% in volume and 1.8% in value for the 1st 6 months of the year, can these reports give us further insights into buyers preferences. We speak with Sheldon Fernandez, Malaysia Country Manager Property Guru and iProperty, to give us his thoug...

We ask the hard questions why there continues to be a supply overhang in the property market across all categories, even affordable homes? Is it a mismatch of demand, supply and affordability, or are there more structural issues that need to be addressed or new solutions? We speak with Dato’ Jeffrey Ng Tiong Lip, Chairman of Rehda Research Institute, to see what new data points and ideas need to b...

There has been a lot of news coming out from Johor with Special Financial Zones, High Speed Rail, and Rapid Transit Systems. Johor related property stocks have also seen interest and volumes surge. Today, we speak with Loong Chee Wei, Senior Associate Director, Equity Research, Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd, to help us make sense of what the excitement is all about, and separate the myth from th...

Rapid urbanisation in cities has taken place over the last decade in the country, impacting the living quality of its inhabitants. We speak with Girish Ramachandran, Executive Director of 27 Group on how a Smart City, which can be defined as a technologically modern urban area that uses different types of electronic methods and sensors to collect specific data, can help address the malaise of mode...

The National Energy Transition Roadmap outlines the country’s plans to accelerate into a high-value green economy. One of the exciting projects from NETR offers an income opportunity for households to lease out their rooftops for solar generation. We speak with Dr Tan Loke Mun, Director, ArchiCentre on how NETR and the announced solar projects will impact individual households and the property con...

Minister of Local Government Development (KPKT) Nga Kor Ming said in Kuala Lumpur alone, there are 139 aged and poorly maintained properties that require redevelopment. And his ministry is pushing for the enactment of a new law that can speed up the redevelopment of old properties. We speak with Au Foong Yee, Editor Emeritus, The Edge on all things urban renewal, inner city development and the rol...

Tourism, Arts and Culture minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing announced that the government will review the terms and conditions for the MM2H program following a 90% drop in applicants. It’s widely believed that the MM2H program helps the local property market, especially for the high end properties above 1 million. We speak with See Kok Long, Executive Director, Metrohomes to look at the current...

On the Property Show, we drill down the question whether property prices are really appreciating and how one finds values and sweet deals in today’s market. Is it always about buying from new launches, or should one consider the secondary sub sale market? We speak with Alvin Ong, Managing Director, EdgeProperty, who shares the Start Portal program and the data points one should look at before purc...

On the Property Show, we check in with the ESG roadmaps amongst our Malaysia property developers, and their journey to carbon neutrality by 2050. And how does this translate into the projects with green building certification? And what more can the government do to offer financial incentives to accelerate the momentum? We speak with BK Sinha, Chief Sustainability Officer, Habitat Enviro, to share...

On the Property Show we talk about developers incorporating ESG sustainability in their corporate office space development. Whilst these efforts will lead to innovative practices in managing the carbon footprint, the current depressed rental rates does not help. We speak with Amy Wong, Executive Director, Research & Consultancy, Knight Frank Malaysia, on how developers are going green against...

As a rule of thumb, one usually will set a 20% budget for renovations and another 5% for interior design works. Of course the budget can vary depending on the scope of work and ones taste for the finer things in life. But once a project starts, cost overruns and delays are common difficulties faced by home owners with their contractors. We speak with Jacky Chuah, CEO, Rekatone who shares his tips...

Looking to rent out your property but have no prior experience? Or if you have, but still unsure what’s the best way to get a higher rental yield, or finding good quality tenants for your property is a challenge? We’ll speak with Vincent Lim Founder of Cozy Homes to understand the state of affairs of the rental market and seek the answers and tips landlords can apply to obtain a higher rental yiel...

Deputy Minister of Local Government Development, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, said the country has almost 600 sick and abandoned projects and to address the issue, reforms to the HDA Act may need to take place. A Panel of Experts has been assembled to advise the Ministers on the HDA review. We speak with Dr. Mohamed Rafick Khan bin Abdul Rahman, Chairman of Victims Malaysia, an NGO that looks at th...

On the Property Show, we have a panel of 2 guests to talk about affordable homes, and how we should be reframing the conversation. Is it an issue of supply or demand? And should we be focusing more on social housing and social mobility? We talk to Dr Carmelo Ferlito and Prof Consilz Tan to get their 360 degree view on the problems surrounding affordable homes. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

We talk to Loong Kok Wen, Deputy Director, Head Regional Property, RHB Research Institute on the recently released National Property Information Centre’s, or commonly known as NAPIC, Q1 2023 property transaction numbers. We will seek her views on the bleak transaction numbers and the growing overhang numbers. And ask her if this is just a short term blip or something more worrying? And are there s...

On May 25, the Penang Island City Council Mayor announced a ban on short term rentals immediately affecting popular platforms such as AirBnB and booking.com . We talk to Chan Ai Cheng, President, Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents to seek her views on the impact to tourism, and who are the losers and winners of these new rules. Image by: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

We speak with Daniel Gambero, President of the Malaysia PropTech Association to understand how his members are helping drive the digital transformation agenda in the property and construction industry, and how start up companies can raise funds to develop their fledgling tech platforms, products and solutions, that can ultimately provide a better customer experience. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

What can residents do to stop green spaces from turning into concrete? Wong Shou Ning discusses this issue with Alliff Benjamin Suhaimi, a Partner with Messrs Thomas Philip. He was the lead solicitor for the legal team representing the TTDI residents in quashing a development order in the Taman Rimba Kiara recreational park. Image by: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Malaysians are among the top buyers and even investors in the UK property market. But as the UK contends with recession and higher mortgage rates, will the real estate market cool off this year? Sim Wie Boon speaks to Stuart Leslie, International Sales and Marketing Director, Barratt London on demand for UK properties, and the case for buying newly built houses. https://www.barratthomes.co.uk/new-...

Is it possible to construct buildings which are better for the environment? What then is a definition or standard of a green building. Serina Hijjas, chairman of the Green Building Index Accreditation Panel (GBIAP) tell us about Malaysia’s first comprehensive green rating system and how it promotes sustainability. Image credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are at least 20 cases of building fires in Malaysia daily, some which can be prevented. Architect Chong Lee Siong, a Member of the Malaysian Institute of Architects and the Institute of Fire Engineers UK, Malaysia Branch tells us what the regulations are with regards to fire safety and what we can do to make our homes, commercial spaces and even large venues safer. Image credit: Shutterstock...

Are international investors buying Malaysia property since borders reopened? Kashif Ansari, co-founder & group CEO from Juwai IQI tells us if there have been more transactions. Whilst telling us of the current policies and what changes need to be to make it even more attractive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buying a hotel as an investment is not for everyone. James Buckley, executive director at Knight Frank Malaysia helps us understand the market, how to value a hotel and what are potential risks ahead. Image credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Properties in Australia have always been a top investment choice for Malaysians, no thanks to familiarity with this country. So is now a good time to invest in Australian real estate? And what does the process entail? For some answers, we speak to Ian Chen, Group CEO of Jalin Realty International, a real estate agency with presence in Singapore, Indonesia, China, Australia and Hong Kong. Image cre...

The property market in Malaysia is still challenging especially with a slowing economy and the 100bps increase by Bank Negara Malaysia last year. Enter The Makeover Guys which pioneered smart interiors; a strategic, cost-effective method of furnishing that increases rental value and enables tenants to live in better homes. We discuss with Gavin Liew, Managing Partner and Founder of Makeover Guys....