First time buyers in Malaysia have been largely priced out of buying landed properties in Kuala Lumpur after massive price escalation. Stories like that of Joshua Nonis, who couldn’t find a quality landed property within his budget of 200,000RM, are becoming all too common.
Archive for the ‘Malaysian Property’ Category
First Time Buyers Priced out of KL Property Market
by Overseas Property Mall on Friday, December 3rd, 2010 in Kuala Lumpur Property, Malaysian Property
Malaysian Real Estate Healthy and Attractive to Foreign Investors
by Overseas Property Mall on Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 in Kuala Lumpur Property, Malaysian Property
The Malaysian real estate industry is debating whether or not c– “speculators” — should be allowed to buy in the country. They are worried that foreign investors speculative buying will push prices up and damage the health of the real estate industry. Currently driven almost entirely by resident Malaysians, the Malaysian property market is one of the least volatile in the world.
Developers Breathe New Life In To Kuala Lumpur Property
by Overseas Property Mall on Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 in KLCC Property, Kuala Lumpur Property, Malaysian Property, South-East-Asia Property
Kuala Lumpur’s property developers are taking simmering projects off the backburner and readying to launch new developments as the local property market picks up.
For the past year, developers have shelved plans for new building and consolidated by selling homes that were ready-built.
As demand for residential mortgages picks up, developers are opening show homes and testing the water by inviting prospective buyers to sign registers of interest.
Most developers have a tipping point of registrations that then kicks off development.
Kuala Lumpur’s housing market is mainly focused on a young, well-paid local population moving in to the city for work in hi-tech and financial sectors.
For Sale by Owner – 2 Bed Apartment KLCC Apartment in Hampshire Residences (1270 Sq. FT)
by OP-Mall on Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 in International Properties for Sale | Real Estate Listings, KLCC Property, Kuala Lumpur Property, Malaysian Property

A unique and spacious 1270sqft ♠ centrally located in the heart of the Golden Triangle in KLCC, the heart of the Malaysia economy, just 5 minutes walk from the world-famous Petronas Towers is for sale by owner. The apartment is luxuriously furnished with contemporary designer furniture, fitted kitchen, walk-in wardrobes, Hansgrohe fittings and broadband ready. This corner residence gives magnificent city views over the tree-lined streets of KLCC.
On-Going Property Price Corrections in the Far East
by Overseas Property Mall on Sunday, March 8th, 2009 in Hong Kong Property, Indonesian Property, Kuala Lumpur Property, Malaysian Property, Predictions, Singapore Property

Property prices in Hong Kong and Singapore are suffering the most as the ripples from the global financial crisis spread to the Far East.
Following on the heels of the US, UK and Europe, banks have shut off lending as governments strive to tackle falling output and rising unemployment.
Predictions are that the HK and Singapore property markets won’t show any signs of revival for at least a year or even longer.
New Low Cost Long Haul Flights from the UK to Malaysia Could Boost Property Purchases
by OP-Mall on Thursday, November 27th, 2008 in Kuala Lumpur Property, Malaysian Property, Travel
Axis Residences Deluxe in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
by OP-Mall on Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 in International Properties for Sale | Real Estate Listings, Kuala Lumpur Property, Malaysian Property

The Axis Residence Deluxe is a 33 storey serviced apartment block in Pandan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With a fast expanding economy, Malaysia shows a GDP growth of over 5.5% since 2004 (confirmed at 6.1% for 2007).
As the capital city, Kuala Lumpur is placed ideally to benefit from this growth and has therefore developed into a modern, world-class city with a population of almost 2 million.
Compared to other parts of Asia like Hong Kong and Singapore, prices in Malaysia are still lower. Axis Residences Deluxe is the highest-end real estate in one of the fastest developing areas of Kuala Lumpur, where average household incomes are expected to double in the next 4 years.
Property Buyers Guide To Malaysia
by OP-Mall on Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 in Malaysian Property
Back in April we posted about the Malaysia Property Time Train. In this article we mentioned the possibilities of an economic stalemate, affected by outside forces more or less. Crude oil prices, interest rate hikes and other factors could well influence the market as it was.
Well, fast forward a little bit over two months later and the Malaysian property market looks unaffected. Hailed as one of the strongest markets in the world right now, Malaysia is still attracting an influx of developers and investors looking for the property mekka.
With an expected appreciation of around 15% over the next two years, current buyers seem to be in the right position for future growth.
Therefore we thought it a great idea to showcase a property buyers guide to Malaysia, helping you to understand what needs to be considered when buying into Malaysian real estate.
Malaysia’s Property Time Train
by OP-Mall on Friday, April 25th, 2008 in Malaysian Property
According to latest sources Malaysia’s real estate market is expected to reach a plateau this year. Having enjoyed fantastic growth over the years from 2003-2006 and a holding a steady market last year, experts predict there will be changes for the future caused by the U.S. market melt down.
Especially the growth in rentals and capital value is said to ease out by the end of 2008. There will also be an oversupply of yet to be finished residential developments, which will further stop the growth of recent years.
Property Grand Prix
by OP-Mall on Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 in Australian Property, Malaysian Property, Trends
With this years Formula 1 Grand Prix hotting up after just two races, we decided to feature special Formula 1 theme posts to bring some of the action to you. With every race we will feature some local information about real estate in the area so that you too can be a racy investor.
Melbourne, Australia offered a great start to the season on 16.March and only 8 of the 22 drivers managed to finish the race. The guys on the podium were:
- Lewis Hamilton (McLaren-Mercedes)
- Nick Heidfeld (BMW)
- Nico Rosberg (Williams-Toyota)






